ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the establishment and work of the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation (HKCAA) against a background of significant investment in a rapidly expanding tertiary sector. It addresses the implications of a government initiative, the object of which is to ensure independent advice on the quality of tertiary education. It also sets out the criteria and procedures employed by the HKCAA to ensure that Hong Kong’s tertiary education is of a standard and quality comparable with the best internationally. Additionally, it touches on quality in relation to the expansion of tertiary education, the autonomy of institutions, the appropriateness of performance indicators and the disadvantages and advantages of external accreditation.
