Overview
ISO 21001:2018 (EOMS) is a common management tool for all organizations providing education which is capable of meeting the needs and requirements of learners and other stakeholders. It is The first-ever international standard which has been developed by ISO (www.iso.org) with a holistic approach for the education sector. The main focus area of this standard is the overall management systems of educational organizations and their respective services and products.
Benefits of an ISO 21001 certification
- The ISO 21001 establishes credibility of the management system of an educational organization, ensures better alignment of objectives and activities with policy and enables the organization to enhance its social responsibility by providing inclusive & equitable quality education for all.
- Consistent processes and evaluation tools based on EOMS requirements help the organizations to demonstrate and increase effectiveness and efficiency and meet their organizational objectives.
- EOMS leads to more personalized learning and effective response to all learners, in particular those with special education needs and distance learners. It widens the participation of interested parties and improves staff motivation and morale.
- Risk management gets improved due to sustainable practices and costs saved as a result of more responsible and efficient use of resources.
- The educational organization can harmonise regional, national, open and proprietary standards within an international framework and can thus stimulate excellence and innovation.
ISO 21001 Principles
Key Requirements of an EOMS
- Understanding the needs and expectations of interested parties
- Focus on learners and other beneficiaries
- Leadership and commitment
- Additional requirements for special needs education and early childhood education
- Actions to address risks and opportunities
- Educational organization objectives and planning to achieve them
- Human Resources, facilities and Learning Resources
- Awareness and Communication Arrangements
- Design and development of Curriculum and Assessment of learning
- Admission of learners
- Satisfaction of learners, other beneficiaries and staff
- Analysis, evaluation and continual improvement