Program Assessment & Accreditation
Program Assessment & Accreditation
Strengthen your international education program with a comprehensive assessment of your safety, security, health, and risk management practices. SafeAbroad’s Program Assessment & Accreditation helps organizations evaluate current operations, identify opportunities for improvement, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence through an individualized roadmap.
What We Evaluate
13 Control Categories
SafeAbroad’s proprietary Travel Risk Management framework highlights the most critical safety, security, and risk management controls of a best-in-class international education program.
195 Measures
Each control category consists of a series of “measures” or considerations through which the program is evaluated. Each measure presents a specific, detailed element of a robust travel risk management program.
Evaluation
Each measure is evaluated against industry benchmarks, peer institutions, best practices, and/or duty of care standards to establish a baseline average score for each control category. This process helps you identify quick wins, strategic improvement areas, and risk reduction metrics.
Assessment Framework
SafeAbroad evaluates 13 safety and security “controls” or categories across your international education program based on established and emerging industry practices. Our framework encompasses functional and enabling components of your program to ensure it offers best-in-class safety for your students.
13 Control Categories
SafeAbroad evaluates 13 safety and security “controls” or categories across your international education program based on established and emerging industry practices. Our framework encompasses functional and enabling components of your program to ensure it offers best-in-class safety for your students.
What You'll Receive
Assessment Report
Receive a comprehensive assessment report that evaluates your program across 13 travel risk management control categories. The report includes a detailed gap analysis, prioritized recommendations, and a customized strategic roadmap with actionable next steps to strengthen your health, safety, security, and risk management practices.
Risk Heatmap & Risk Reduction Matrix
Participate in a collaborative Risk Assessment Workshop to develop a visual risk heatmap and risk reduction matrix. These tools help prioritize risks, support informed decision-making, and provide a framework for ongoing risk management.
Press Release & Publicity Materials
Organizations that achieve accreditation receive a complete recognition package, including a press release, website-ready publicity materials, and documentation that showcases your commitment to excellence in international health, safety, security, and risk management.
Certificate & Digital Badge
Receive an official SafeAbroad certificate and digital badge kit that reflects your program's accreditation level. These assets can be displayed on your website, marketing materials, and institutional communications to demonstrate your commitment to traveler safety and continuous improvement.
Maturity Model
The SafeAbroad Travel Risk Management (TRM) Program Maturity Model provides a structured framework for evaluating and strengthening your organization’s health, safety, security, and risk management practices. Following your assessment, your program is placed into one of five maturity levels based on its current capabilities. Most institutions begin at the Gold level, which reflects a strong foundation of established best practices.
How the Maturity Model Works
- Bronze: Designed for organizations building the foundation of their travel risk management program. Programs at this level typically have basic safety practices, shared staff responsibilities, and reactive crisis management procedures.
- Silver: Recognizes organizations with established safety and security capabilities, documented crisis management procedures, and staff training that supports more consistent risk management practices.
- Gold: Awarded to programs that have adopted best practices, proactively mitigate risks, maintain established crisis management procedures, and provide ongoing health, safety, and wellness initiatives for travelers.
- Platinum: Represents organizations that use data, analytics, dedicated personnel, and regular crisis training to proactively manage travel risks and continuously strengthen their programs.
- Titanium: The highest level of recognition, awarded to organizations demonstrating industry-leading travel risk management through intelligence-driven decision-making, dedicated subject matter experts, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Get Started Today
SafeAbroad’s Program Assessment & Accreditation helps organizations strengthen their travel risk management programs through expert evaluation, practical recommendations, and recognized standards. Whether you’re looking to benchmark your current program, improve operational preparedness, or pursue accreditation, our team is ready to help. Request a meeting today to learn how we can support your organization.