EDUCATION & ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE (EAC) 2026-2028

Terms of reference

The Committee oversees matters relating to architectural education, and accreditation and recognition of non-local architectural programmes as well as related education systems and professional qualifications under the direction of the Board.

Details of work are listed as follows:

1. To set and review the qualification standards for registration as RA and related registration matters (Section 8(b))

2. To entrust HKIA in organizing the HKIA/ARB Professional Assessment

3. To assist the architectural profession and the HKSAR Government in the development, quality assurance and accreditation of architectural education in Hong Kong.

4. To pursue the recognition of non-local architectural programmes, and related education systems and professional qualifications.

5. To organize, support and promote the events and seminars that would be of RAs’ benefit on professional development.

Frequency of the meetings: 3-5 times (over lunch) per year

Size of the Committee: 5-12 members