Quality Assurance for Independent Schools in Southern Africa

Mentor-guided, globally aligned standards that help your school demonstrate quality, strengthen governance, and improve educational outcomes.

Globally Aligned

ICAISA Associate Member since 2022

583

Schools evaluated
Experienced mentor network of regional school leaders
Validated surveys, templates, and feedback reports

The Quality Assurance Cycle

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Orientation

We align on your school’s unique context and timelines.

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Stakeholder Surveys

Gather stakeholder input at least 6–8 weeks before the visit.

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Self-Study & Evidence

Map your strengths and areas for growth to the OISESA Standards.

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School Visits

Onsite visits and feedback from experienced mentors.

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Reports & Certificate

Receive practical feedback, recognition, and clear next steps.

OISESA follows a mentor-guided, six-year cycle designed to foster institutional reflection and growth

Our Values

Integrity • Accountability • Collaboration • Diversity • Critical Reflection • Continual Improvement • Contextual Sensitivity

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Our Vision

OISESA aims to build strong partnerships with independent schools across Southern Africa, using globally aligned standards and indicators to guide reflection, sharpen strategic focus, and develop actionable school improvement plans that drive continuous improvement.

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Our Mission

OISESA supports ISASA-member independent schools across Southern Africa through a mentor-guided quality assurance cycle—using stakeholder surveys, self-study evidence, onsite school visits, and practical feedback reports—to help schools identify priorities, set a clear strategic direction, and strengthen teaching and learning outcomes.

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Bespoke Solutions
Custom Survey
Design and Delivery

Looking to gather targeted feedback outside of the standard quality assurance cycle? OISESA offers a bespoke survey design and delivery service for schools across Southern Africa.

Whether you’re exploring governance, climate, parent experience, staff wellbeing, student engagement, or any other area of school life, we’ll work with you to design a survey that addresses your specific questions. Each survey is fully customised to your school’s unique context, and results are delivered in clear, actionable formats – helping you make informed decisions with confidence.