{
  "id": 2970753,
  "title": "QF’s ABP receives International Accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/qfs-abp-receives-international-accreditation-from-the-western",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:09:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/24/08/2026/qfs-abp-receives-international-accreditation-from-the-western-association-of-schools-and-colleges"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Qatar Foundation's Academic Bridge Program (ABP), under Pre-University Education (PUE), has achieved the prestigious International Accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). This marks the first time a Supplementary Education Center in Qatar receives such recognition.\n\nThe accreditation process involved a rigorous evaluation by a team of seasoned educators, who meticulously assessed ABP against stringent standards, with a strong emphasis on student learning and well-being. This milestone represents a significant leap forward in ABP's commitment to enhancing academic and educational quality assurance through ongoing self-evaluation, periodic review, and evidence-based improvement.\n\nAbeer Al-Khalifa, President of QF's Pre-University Education, expressed immense pride in this achievement, stating that it reflects the shared dedication to empowering students to reach their full potential. Dr. Saheim Al Temimi, Director of ABP, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the program's dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and celebrating the quality and rigor of the learning experience provided.\n\nInternational Consultant at WASC, Alana Steward, congratulated ABP on becoming a valued member of the WASC community of Supplementary Education Centers. She emphasized the program's focus on student learning and well-being, underscoring that ABP equips students with distinctive pathways to university education and prepares them for success beyond graduation.\n\nThis achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of ABP's leadership, faculty, and staff, as well as the quality of the educational experiences it offers. Looking ahead, ABP is poised to continue building on this milestone, providing high-quality educational experiences that empower students to achieve their aspirations and contribute meaningfully to their communities.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Academic Bridge Program (ABP), part of Pre-University Education (PUE), has received full accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC), becoming the first educational institution in Qatar to receive this accreditation as a Supplementary Education Center.</p> <p>The accreditation followed a…",
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}