This document outlines the criteria and process for undertaking accreditation of educational institutions and their educational programmes. According to Section 3.6 of the Accreditation Policy the accreditation criteria for an Accreditation Cycle will be stipulated in the Criteria and Process for the Accreditation of Educational Programmes gazetted for an accreditation cycle. These criteria will indicate mandatory minimum requirements which will be reviewed during the accreditation process, for the cycle, informed by legislative and other national imperatives.