Continuous Improvement Review
ECEID Institutional Accreditation
The Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) is ECEID’s periodic review process, conducted every six years, to sustain an ongoing culture of improvement. It confirms that an ECEID-accredited institution has documented measurable enhancements aligned with its mission, strategic plan, and governance, and that it continues to meet ECEID accreditation expectations over time.
Process
Initiation of the Review
On 1 July, three years prior to the scheduled Continuous Improvement Review visit, each accredited institution is requested to submit a CIR Application to formally initiate the review cycle and confirm the review roadmap.
CIR Report Submission
No later than 60 days prior to the peer review visit, the institution must submit its CIR Report through the ECEID accreditation portal.
The report should be structured around the core themes of ECEID standards, including:
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Engagement (stakeholder involvement, governance, and alignment)
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Innovation (continuous development, modernization, and transformation)
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Impact (measurable outcomes, value creation, and evidence of performance)
The report should also address ECEID’s key focus areas as defined in the applicable ECEID standards framework.
Documentation & Deadlines
All required documents must be completed, finalized, and uploaded to the ECEID portal by the pre-defined due dates.
For clarification at any stage of the process, institutions may contact their ECEID Accreditation Manager.
Transition to a Six-Year CIR Cycle
Effective for visits beginning 1 July 2026, the Continuous Improvement Review cycle will transition to a six-year period, reinforcing long-term planning, stronger evidence collection, and sustained performance improvement.
Resources
Accreditation templates, guidance materials, and documents used by institutions and reviewers are available in the ECEID portal under the Resources tab, next to Help.