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MEMBERSHIP FEES

ACISC Membership Fees

ACISC membership fees are the fees payable by eligible institutions and other membership participants for ACISC membership and applicable membership services. Membership fees are separate from accreditation fees and other evaluation or professional services.

ACISC is an independent, non-governmental international organization serving educational institutions and education professionals through accreditation, membership, quality assurance, and related professional services.

Annual ACISC Membership Fees

ACISC membership fees are payable annually and are determined according to the applicable membership category and, where applicable, the size of the institution.

School membership fees are based on the school’s current student enrollment and are reviewed annually. Fees are invoiced in euros and may be paid by credit card or bank transfer.

School Membership Fees

The current annual school membership fees are based on student enrollment as follows:

Student Enrollment	Annual Membership Fee
0–75	€500
76–125	€900
126–250	€1,205
251–500	€1,925
501–750	€2,650
751–1,000	€3,375
1,001–1,500	€4,100
1,501–2,000	€4,335
2,001–2,500	€4,580
2,501–4,000	€5,250
4,001+	€6,050

Additional Membership Service Fees

Certain ACISC membership services and evaluation activities involve fees in addition to the annual membership fee.

Service	Fee
School Membership Application	€1,650*
School Membership Visit	€2,675 + applicable expenses**
Accreditation	See applicable accreditation fees

* The school membership application fee is a one-time fee per application.

** A membership visit generally lasts two days unless the scope of the visit requires additional time or multiple campuses to be visited. Applicable expenses may include reasonable travel, travel insurance, accommodation, visa costs, meals, and other necessary expenses associated with the visit.

ACISC Membership Fees and Accreditation Fees

ACISC membership fees and accreditation fees are separate. Membership provides participation in the applicable ACISC membership category. Accreditation is a separate institutional quality-assurance and evaluation process.

Payment of membership, application, evaluation, or accreditation fees does not guarantee membership approval, accreditation, renewal, or any particular accreditation outcome. Accreditation decisions are based on applicable standards, documented evidence, evaluation findings, and independent review.

Learn About ACISC International Accreditation.

Who Pays ACISC Membership Fees?

Eligible schools, colleges, universities, educational organizations, and other approved membership participants are responsible for the applicable fees associated with their membership category and services.

The applicable fee structure may differ according to the type of membership or service being provided.

Enrollment Information for School Membership

School membership fees are assessed according to the institution’s current student enrollment. Institutions are responsible for providing accurate enrollment and institutional information for fee assessment.

Where enrollment or institutional circumstances change, ACISC may reassess the applicable membership fee in accordance with its current fee procedures.

Payment of ACISC Membership Fees

ACISC membership fees are invoiced in euros. Payment may be made by credit card or bank transfer, subject to the applicable payment arrangements.

For questions regarding payment arrangements, invoices, or applicable service fees, contact ACISC directly.

Additional Costs for Evaluation Visits

Where an evaluation or membership visit requires travel or other additional arrangements, applicable expenses may be charged separately from the stated service fee.

Additional costs may vary according to the location, number of campuses, duration of the visit, travel requirements, and other circumstances associated with the evaluation.

Are ACISC Membership Fees Refundable?

Any applicable refunds, cancellations, credits, or fee adjustments are subject to the relevant ACISC fee and cancellation policies.

Institutions should review the applicable terms before submitting a payment or application.

Fee Changes and Current Information

ACISC may periodically review its fee structure to reflect changes in operational, membership, evaluation, and service requirements.

Institutions should therefore confirm the applicable fee before submitting an application or making a payment, particularly where a service or fee is not listed as a fixed amount on this page.

Membership Fees Do Not Guarantee Accreditation

Payment of an ACISC membership fee does not establish accreditation. Membership, accreditation application, eligibility, and accreditation are separate stages and statuses.

An institution should not represent itself as ACISC-accredited unless it has received the applicable accreditation decision and its current accreditation status can be verified through ACISC records.

Verify an Institution’s Accreditation Status.

Membership Is Not Government Authorization

ACISC membership does not constitute government authorization, licensing, regulatory approval, or government recognition.

Institutions remain responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, registration requirements, and governmental requirements in the jurisdictions in which they operate.

Explore ACISC Membership

Before applying, institutions should review the membership requirements and standards applicable to their category.

Questions About ACISC Membership Fees

For questions about ACISC membership fees, payment arrangements, invoices, or fees applicable to a particular membership category or service, please contact ACISC directly.

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Important Information

The fees published on this page reflect the current fee information available from ACISC at the time of publication. Institutions should confirm applicable fees and payment terms before submitting an application or making a payment.

Membership fees support the applicable ACISC membership services and do not purchase accreditation or guarantee any accreditation outcome.

ACISC operates independently of governmental authorities and does not replace or supersede national or local regulatory requirements.

Why Accreditation Matters

Accreditation provides an external quality-assurance process through which an educational institution demonstrates how its policies, practices, resources, educational programs, student support, governance, and institutional effectiveness align with applicable accreditation standards.

For institutions, accreditation provides an opportunity for structured self-evaluation, evidence-based review, external evaluation, institutional reflection, and continuous improvement. It encourages institutions to examine what they do, how effectively their systems operate, and where further improvement may be needed.

For students, families, education professionals, and other stakeholders, an institution’s accreditation status can provide useful information about its participation in an established external quality-assurance process. Stakeholders should review the institution’s current accreditation status and scope and consider the specific requirements of universities, employers, professional bodies, regulators, or other organizations when making educational decisions.

ACISC accreditation is independent of governmental licensing, authorization, registration, and regulatory approval. Accreditation does not by itself guarantee government recognition, professional licensing, academic credit transfer, admission to another institution, employment eligibility, immigration or visa eligibility, or recognition of qualifications by every authority or organization.

To confirm the current accreditation status of an institution, stakeholders should use the ACISC Accreditation Verification resource and review the institution’s applicable accreditation status and scope.

EXPLORE ACISC

Learn about accreditation criteria, the accreditation process, eligibility, application requirements, and accreditation verification.

OUR SERVICES

ACISC is an independent, non-governmental accrediting organization dedicated to the advancement of international education through the provision of specialized accreditation and membership services to eligible institutions. Operating on a foundation of collaborative effort, the organization offers a comprehensive suite of professional resources designed to empower schools, higher education institutions, and individual educators alike. At the very core of its mission and guiding every initiative is an unwavering commitment to fostering global citizenship. This fundamental principle informs ACISC’s strategies, shapes its resources, and ultimately defines the unique value it brings to its members as they navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving, dynamic landscape of international education.