IATOPL's commitment to the coordination and improvement of quality review is based on seven principles. These principles provide the foundations for the IATOPL mission statement, the organizational functions described in the IATOPL Bylaws and the IATOPL Recognition Policy.

Quality Assurance - IATOPL will apply its recognition standards and sustain ongoing review of its participation in accrediting organizations to assure high quality of professional performance.

Leadership - IATOPL will provide thoughtful leadership to formulate issues related to quality assurance and to develop needed tools and strategies to sustain the value of quality assurance to institutions, organizations and students.

Advocacy - IATOPL will be a forceful and articulate advocate for voluntary accreditation of education to the public, government and other interested individuals, groups and countries.

Service - IATOPL will consistently provide high-quality research, policy analysis and service to its member institutions, accrediting organizations, students and the public.

Core Values - IATOPL will maintain the core academic values central to education and quality assurance. These include, for example, the values of general education, collegiality and academic freedom.

Inclusion - IATOPL will sustain an environment of active consultation and participation among its member institutions and participating organizations, as well as encourage cooperation and exchange throughout the education and quality assurance communities.