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Legal status entitlement IMI has the legal status entitlement of the Swiss Canton of Luzern to operate as a private college. The Luzern government, in its most recent quality report described the school as “managed professionally” with “students obtaining good positions after they leave”.
The Manchester Metropolitan University The Manchester Metropolitan University – IMI relationship received the endorsement of the independent UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education when in its report, the QAA gave it its highest possible commendation, “broad confidence in the standards of its awards offered in association with the Institute”.
ISO 9001:2000 IMI is one of the first Swiss colleges to meet the exacting globally recognized standards of ISO 9001:2000 certification, showing the Institute’s commitment to continual quality improvement.
EDUQUA IMI has obtained the certification EDUQUA for its pre-sessional programmes. This is the Swiss quality label for further education institutions.
VSP - Verband der Schweizer Privatschulen IMI is a member of VSP, the Federation of Swiss Private Schools, which has national influence and is recognized internationally by the representative organisation of quality private schools in Switzerland.
Luzern is a student city IMI is an active member of the Luzern Tourism Board actively working to promote Luzern as a student city.
Quality label for Swiss Tourism The “Quality label for Swiss Tourism” programme is supported by all major Swiss tourism associations. Its purpose is to enhance and safeguard the quality of service in Switzerland. The level QQQ means that IMI have successfully implemented a comprehensive and internationally recognised Quality Management System. Management of those systems which enable the organisation’s quality standards to evolve are integrated into daily operations through the vision and structure of IMI.
IMI’s quality management system comprises 4 distinct spheres shown below.

The education of our students is the essence of the organization. The key aspects of curriculum design, learning and teaching, assessment, in-training practicals and awards are core areas which are continually reviewed and developed. The support services and facilities that are needed for students to live and learn at IMI are where we focus our efforts on providing added value and continuous improvement. The operation of registration, administration, IT provision, extracurricular functions, counseling, infrastructure, hygiene and security are regularly measured against control criterion to ensure that we meet student expectations and where possible, provide added value. Our partner schools are our external customers who need and expect open and regular contact in the provision of IMI courses around the world. The criteria for selection of partners and management arrangements to ensure mutual benefits are vital areas for evaluation to ensure that these organizations support and participate in IMI’s efforts to support continual quality improvement. Finally, management activities support all of the above processes to ensure everyone’s needs are met. Our commitment to supporting all staff in career development, appraisal and development opportunities for advancing their job-related education, knowledge and understanding are key criteria in the achievement of our quality goals. As part of the above, IMI is practices quality assurance and development appropriate to the following bodies or persons: - External Examiners - UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) - Independent Academic Advisor - Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)