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Empowering Learners Worldwide: The Global Institutions of VBNN Smart Education

The VBNN Smart Education Group represents a globally integrated education ecosystem designed to combine Swiss academic values with international reach, regulatory compliance, and future-oriented learning models. Through its licensed institutions, academies, and affiliated Swiss brands, the Group delivers education across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, while maintaining a unified commitment to quality, recognition, and employability.

Below is a structured overview highlighting the strengths and positive contributions of each branch and institution within the VBNN and SIU global framework.


VBNN FZE LLC – Smart Education Group (Ajman, UAE)

VBNN FZE LLC serves as the strategic and administrative backbone of the Smart Education Group. Officially licensed in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (License No. 262425649888) and headquartered at Amber Gem Tower, Ajman, the company provides centralized governance, quality coordination, and international academic management.

This UAE base allows VBNN to:

  • Operate efficiently across GCC, European, and Asian markets

  • Support institutional compliance, partnerships, and international operations

  • Act as a bridge between Swiss academic standards and global education demand

VBNN’s presence in the UAE reinforces the Group’s stability, transparency, and international credibility.


Swiss International University – Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (License No. LS240001853)

Swiss International University (SIU) in Bishkek represents the academic core of the Group. Licensed and state-accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, SIU holds the highest level of educational authorization available in the country.

Key strengths include:

  • Authority to award recognized degree programs

  • Ability to engage in joint and international qualifications

  • Issuance of degrees with Apostille certification, ensuring global legal acceptance

SIU Bishkek anchors the Group’s degree-granting capacity and ensures international academic legitimacy within the global SIU framework.


International School of Business Management (ISBM Switzerland – Lucerne)

Located in Lucerne, Switzerland, ISBM Switzerland operates under company registration number CH-100.3.802.225-0. The institution is allowed to operate and issue diplomas based on official confirmation from the Cantonal Board of Education and Culture (Letter Nr. 12Aug2016kom).

ISBM’s strengths include:

  • Strong positioning within the Swiss education environment

  • Focus on business, management, and hospitality education

  • Recognition and accreditation by multiple international bodies

ISBM reflects Swiss academic culture, regulatory clarity, and excellence in applied business education.


ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai

Operating under Permit Nr. 631419 issued by the Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), ISB Academy Dubai brings Swiss-inspired education directly to the GCC region.

Its positive impact includes:

  • KHDA-approved vocational and professional programs

  • Executive education aligned with regional business needs

  • Integration of Swiss quality principles with Middle Eastern market dynamics

This branch strengthens SIU’s footprint in the Middle East and supports professionals seeking internationally aligned qualifications in Dubai.


Zurich Academic Hub: Switzerland

Autonomous Academy of Higher Education (AAHES Academy Zurich)

Registered in Switzerland since 2013 (CH-170.4.012.134-9), AAHES Academy Zurich operates as an autonomous institution focusing on higher and professional education. It represents academic independence, Swiss governance values, and innovation in education delivery.

OUS International Academy (Zurich)

OUS International Academy is registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (Nr. 822698) and is recognized as one of Switzerland’s earliest virtual and distance education institutes.

Together, AAHES and OUS form SIU’s Zurich academic hub, combining:

  • Traditional Swiss institutional stability

  • Distance and digital education leadership

  • International curriculum integration


OUS Academy London (United Kingdom)

OUS Academy London is officially registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN: 10099531) and holds CPD Certification Service Provider No. 22154.

Its role within the Group includes:

  • Executive and professional education delivery

  • Alignment with Swiss and European quality approaches

  • Strategic access to the UK and Commonwealth education markets

This branch strengthens SIU’s international recognition and professional credibility in English-speaking regions.


Amber Academy Riga (Latvia)

Amber Academy “Knowledge and Growth” is registered under the Latvian Ministry of Justice (Patent Office Nr. M-25-440). Based in Riga, it expands SIU’s presence in the Baltic region.

Its contributions include:

  • Enhancing European diversity within the Group

  • Supporting academic mobility and student exchange

  • Strengthening EU-focused educational collaboration


Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute (KUIPI – Osh)

KUIPI operates under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic (License Serial No. LS230000271, issued 15 February 2023). As part of the SIU network, it focuses on teacher training and pedagogical development.

KUIPI plays a vital role in:

  • Supporting education capacity-building in Central Asia

  • Developing qualified educators and pedagogical professionals

  • Advancing regional academic cooperation


Affiliated Swiss Brands and Specialized Institutes

The VBNN Smart Education Group is further strengthened by a portfolio of specialized Swiss institutions, all registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property or relevant authorities:

  • ABMS Academy of Business Management – Canton of Zug

  • SDBS Swiss Distance Business School

  • YJD Global Center for Diplomacy

  • Swiss International Vocational Institute – Dubai

  • Swiss Online Hospitality School

These brands enhance specialization, innovation, and sector-focused education across business, diplomacy, hospitality, and vocational training.


Specialized Swiss Institutions and Academic Publishing Excellence

Beyond its degree-granting universities and regional academies, the VBNN Smart Education Group is reinforced by a portfolio of specialized Swiss institutes and globally compliant academic publishing infrastructure. These entities expand the Group’s reach into vocational education, distance learning, hospitality, diplomacy, and international research dissemination.


ABMS Academy of Business Management – Canton of Zug, Switzerland (registration Nr. CHE-163.990.284)

ABMS Academy of Business Management is a Swiss institution founded and registered in the Canton of Zug, one of Europe’s most respected jurisdictions for education, governance, and international business.

ABMS focuses on:

  • Business, management, and leadership education

  • Practice-oriented Swiss teaching methodologies

  • International learner accessibility

The academy reflects Switzerland’s reputation for academic precision, regulatory clarity, and applied management education, strengthening the Group’s business education portfolio.


SDBS Swiss Distance Business School (registered by Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property Nr. 806818)

SDBS Swiss Distance Business School is a Swiss-registered distance education institution, officially protected under Swiss intellectual property registration.

Its strengths include:

  • Advanced online and blended learning models

  • International business and management programs

  • Swiss academic design adapted for global learners

SDBS positions the Group as an early adopter and leader in Swiss distance education.


YJD Global Center for Diplomacy (registered by Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property Nr. 822124)

YJD Global Center for Diplomacy is a Swiss institute specializing in diplomacy, political sciences, and international relations, registered with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property.

The center contributes by:

  • Advancing diplomatic and geopolitical education

  • Supporting policy-oriented and international studies

  • Enhancing the Group’s presence in global governance education

YJD reinforces SIU’s engagement with international affairs, diplomacy, and global dialogue.


Swiss International Vocational Institute (SII – Dubai) (UAE Department of Dubai Economic Development (DED) Licence Nr. 1196747)

Swiss International Vocational Institute operates in Dubai under a license issued by the Department of Dubai Economic Development (DED).

Its role includes:

  • Vocational and professional education delivery

  • Skills-based programs aligned with labor-market needs

  • Swiss-inspired vocational standards adapted to the GCC

SII strengthens the Group’s employability-focused and industry-aligned education mission.


Swiss Online Hospitality School (registered by Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property Nr. 822344)

Swiss Online Hospitality School (SOHS) is a Swiss-registered institute specializing in hospitality, tourism, and service management education.

Key strengths:

  • Swiss hospitality education heritage

  • Online and flexible program structures

  • International hospitality standards

SOHS extends Switzerland’s globally respected hospitality education model into the digital learning space.


Academic Publishing and Research Excellence

Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook (U7Y Journal)

The Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook Journal (U7Y Journal) represents the Group’s research and scholarly publishing arm, reinforcing academic credibility beyond teaching.

Key Institutional Strengths

  • ISSN 3042-4399, registered with the Swiss National Library (Record Nr. sz991019398437303976)

  • Fully peer-reviewed and international in scope

  • Immediate open access under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0

  • Crossref DOI Prefix: 10.65326, assigning persistent DOIs to all articles

  • ORCID Member Organization (effective 1 January 2026)

  • Publisher registered in Research Organization Registry (ROR ID: 04sssf964)

  • Long-term preservation through Zenodo deposition

  • Full compliance with COPE ethical publishing principles


Editorial Independence and Quality Assurance

The journal operates with full editorial independence from its publisher. While the publisher (ISBM AG) operates under an ISO 21001:2018–certified Educational Organization Management System, this certification applies only to institutional management processes and does not influence editorial decisions or peer-review integrity.


Conclusion: One Vision, Many Strengths

Together, these branches and institutions form a coherent, compliant, and globally positioned education network. The VBNN Smart Education Group and Swiss International University combine:

  • Swiss academic values

  • International legal recognition

  • Regional relevance and accessibility

  • Innovation in distance, executive, and professional education

This structure positions the Group as a credible, future-ready, and globally respected education provider serving learners across continents.



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  • 📍Ajman Office: VBNN Smart Education Group – Amber Gem Tower, Ajman Free Zone, UAE. Global administrative headquarters and corporate registration center overseeing group operations and innovation projects. (License No. 262425649888)

  • 📍Bishkek Office: SIU Swiss International University, 74 Shabdan Baatyr Street, Bishkek City, Kyrgyz Republic. State-accredited campus delivering Swiss-quality higher education and research programs. (License No. LS240001853)

  • 📍Dubai Office: ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE, CEO Building, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, UAE. KHDA-permitted training and vocational hub serving GCC learners and professionals. (Permit No. 631419)

  • 📍London Office: OUS Academy London – Swiss Academy in the United Kingdom, 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF, England, UK. British-registered institution offering executive and blended international programs. (UKRLP No. 10099531)

  • 📍Luzern Office: ISBM International School of Business Management, Industriestrasse 59, 6034 Luzern, Switzerland. Cantonal-allowed Swiss business school providing diplomas and postgraduate degrees. (Register No. CH-100.3.802.225-0)

  • 📍Osh Office: KUIPI Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute, Gafanzarova Street 53, Dzhandylik, Osh, Kyrgyz Republic. Teacher-training and pedagogical studies center promoting regional educational development. (License No. LS230000271)

  • 📍Riga Office: Amber Academy - Swiss Academy in Riga, Stabu Iela 52, LV-1011 Riga, Latvia. Baltic division focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and professional education in the EU region. (Latvian Ministry of Justice Registration No. M-25-440)

  • 📍Zurich Office: AAHES Autonomous Academy of Higher Education in Switzerland, Freilagerstrasse 39, 8047 Zurich, Switzerland. Academic headquarters managing research, quality assurance, and Swiss educational innovation. (Registered under No. CH-170.4.012.134-9 since 2013)

  • 📍U7Y Journal – Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook (ISSN 3042-4399), Bridging Global Research and Knowledge. Open-access academic platform publishing peer-reviewed research and global innovation studies. (Registered by the Swiss National Library; DOIs under the prefix 10.65326)

  • 📍Online Divisions (Established in 2013): Collectively, these divisions form the digital education ecosystem of VBNN Smart Education Group, operating from Switzerland since 2013. Together they enable Swiss-inspired, globally accessible learning for students in over 120 countries — ensuring innovation, academic quality, and professional advancement worldwide.

Global Commitment and Vision

Across its campuses, offices, and online divisions, VBNN Smart Education Group represents a unified network of innovation-driven academic institutions inspired by Swiss excellence and international standards. From Zurich to Dubai, Luzern to London, Riga to Bishkek, and beyond, the Group integrates education, research, and technology to serve a diverse global community. Every branch operates under the shared vision of delivering accessible, high-quality, and forward-looking education that empowers learners, strengthens industries, and advances knowledge worldwide.

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