TBS Education, formerly known as Toulouse Business School, belongs to the select 1% of international business schools that hold the “triple crown” of AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations. These accreditations are a global benchmark of quality and ensure that your degree will be recognized throughout the world.
These accreditations are a global benchmark of quality and ensure that your degree will be recognized throughout the world. They’re the official confirmation of the quality of our organization, our faculty and staff, our programs and the degrees we deliver. Essentially, it means that:
Only 89 institutions in the world hold the triple accreditation
AACSB is an American quality label that was created in 1916. AACSB is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting.
TBS Education obtained its first AACSB accreditation in 2003, which has been renewed for 6 years in 2009, 2014, 2019 and in 2024.
AMBA is a British quality label that was created in 1967 and accredits graduate business programs worldwide. TBS Education received its first AMBA accreditation in 2002, which has been renewed for 5 years in 2007, 2012, 2015 and in 2021.
The European Quality Improvement System is the accrediting body of the European Fund for Management Development (EFMD) and is dedicated to raising the standard of management education worldwide. TBS Education obtained its first EQUIS accreditation in 2001, which has been renewed for 5 years in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019 and in 2024. The EQUIS European Quality Improvement System label is granted by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). This European label that was created in 1998.
The Commission d’Évaluation des Formations et Diplômes de Gestion (CEFDG) is a key body in France, recognized for its role in the evaluation and accreditation of management programs in higher education establishments. Its mission is to ensure that these programs meet high standards of quality, both academically and professionally.
Role and impact
Through its rigorous evaluation process, including file review and on-site visits, the CEFDG validates the quality of the educational content, the qualifications of the teaching staff, and the effectiveness of the professional integration mechanisms. Receiving CEFDG accreditation means recognition by the French government, attesting to the excellence and relevance of the program for the job market.
Our commitment at TBS Education
At TBS Education, CEFDG recognition of our management programs is a source of pride and reflects our commitment to high-quality education, aligned with market needs and professional expectations. It confirms our determination to offer an education that effectively prepares our students for the professional challenges of the future.