Accreditation Integrity & Public Information
Clear Standards. Evidence-Based Evaluation. Authoritative Accreditation Records.
The Accrediting Council for International Schools and Colleges (ACISC) provides international institutional accreditation through established accreditation standards, evidence-based evaluation, formal accreditation decisions and continuing institutional oversight.
ACISC maintains public accreditation information so institutions, students, families, education professionals, employers and other stakeholders can identify institutions holding ACISC international accreditation and understand their current accreditation status and approved scope.
ACISC’s accreditation framework connects standards, institutional evidence, external evaluation, formal decision-making and continuing accountability within a structured international accreditation process.
A Structured International Accreditation System
ACISC establishes accreditation standards, evaluates institutions against those standards, reviews relevant evidence, makes formal accreditation decisions and maintains continuing accreditation requirements for accredited institutions.
Standards
ACISC establishes accreditation standards and institutional requirements that define the basis for evaluation.
Evidence & Evaluation
ACISC assesses institutional systems, educational provision and supporting evidence against applicable accreditation standards.
Accreditation Decision
ACISC determines accreditation through its applicable professional review and formal decision-making process.
Continuing Accreditation
Accredited institutions remain subject to applicable reporting, monitoring, review and reaccreditation requirements.
Institutional Evaluation Built on Defined Standards
ACISC’s accreditation standards establish the expectations against which institutions are evaluated throughout the accreditation process.
The standards provide a structured basis for examining institutional mission, governance, leadership, educational provision, faculty and personnel, student support, institutional capacity, quality systems, effectiveness and continuous improvement.
ACISC evaluates how institutions implement these responsibilities and uses relevant evidence to assess institutional practice and effectiveness.
From Standard to Institutional Effectiveness
Accreditation standard
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Institutional policy and practice
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Documented evidence
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Professional evaluation
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Institutional effectiveness
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Continuous improvement
Evaluation Leads to Formal Accreditation Decision-Making
ACISC’s accreditation process distinguishes professional institutional evaluation from formal accreditation decision-making.
Institutional evidence, evaluation findings and applicable institutional responses form part of the accreditation record considered through the relevant review process.
Where accreditation is granted, the formal decision establishes the institution’s ACISC accreditation status and applicable approved accreditation scope.
Evidence → Evaluation → Review → Decision
Institutional evidence
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External evaluation
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Evaluation findings
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Applicable institutional response
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Formal accreditation review
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Accreditation decision
Identify Institutions Holding ACISC International Accreditation
ACISC-accredited institutions have completed the applicable institutional accreditation process and received a formal ACISC accreditation decision.
ACISC maintains accreditation records that allow stakeholders to identify accredited institutions and review information relevant to their current accreditation position.
The Accredited Institutions Directory provides the central public pathway for locating institutions holding ACISC international accreditation.
Authoritative Institutional Information
Institutional identity
Current accreditation status
Approved accreditation scope
Applicable accreditation dates
Relevant accreditation actions
Continuing accreditation information
Institutional Accreditation With a Defined Approved Scope
ACISC international accreditation is institutional in character and operates through the approved accreditation scope established through the applicable accreditation process and decision.
Educational programs formally declared and included within an accredited institution’s approved accreditation scope are covered within that institution’s ACISC international accreditation.
Accredited institutions maintain current information concerning their educational programs through their official websites, catalogs and authorized institutional publications.
Stakeholders can use the ACISC directory to identify an accredited institution, review its applicable accreditation information and then consult the institution’s official website for current program details.
Where confirmation is required that a particular program falls within the institution’s approved accreditation scope, the applicable ACISC accreditation record provides the authoritative reference.
Understanding Program Coverage
ACISC-accredited institution
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Approved accreditation scope
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Formally included educational programs
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Applicable ACISC accreditation standards
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Continuing institutional responsibilities
Accreditation Across Diverse Educational Institutions
ACISC’s international accreditation framework serves eligible educational institutions across academic, professional, technical, vocational, healthcare, continuing-education and specialized learning environments.
Schools & Higher Education
Schools, international schools, colleges, universities and higher education institutions.
Institutes & Academies
Institutes, academies, educational centers and specialized educational institutions.
Professional, Technical & Vocational Education
Professional institutes, technical institutes, vocational institutions, career and workforce education providers and continuing education institutions.
Medical & Healthcare Education
Medical, healthcare, nursing and clinical education institutions, including providers of continuing medical and professional education.
Training & Professional Education
Training institutions, specialized training organizations, professional education providers and professional education organizations.
Flexible & Specialized Provision
Institutions offering certificate, diploma or degree programs, blended or distance education, and specialized academic or professional programs.
Accreditation Continues Beyond the Initial Decision
Institutions holding ACISC international accreditation maintain continuing responsibilities throughout the applicable accreditation period.
These responsibilities include maintaining applicable standards, supporting evidence, educational quality and approved accreditation scope, as well as reporting applicable institutional changes and participating in required monitoring and review.
Accredited institutions are also responsible for accurately communicating their current accreditation status and scope through official institutional information.
ACISC’s continuing accreditation framework connects institutional status with ongoing accountability, institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Continuing Institutional Responsibilities
Maintain applicable accreditation standards
Maintain institutional evidence
Maintain approved accreditation scope
Maintain accurate program information
Report applicable institutional changes
Participate in required monitoring and review
Evaluate institutional effectiveness
Demonstrate continuous improvement
Verify the Current ACISC Accreditation Record
ACISC provides public verification resources for stakeholders seeking current information about an institution’s accreditation.
A complete accreditation record should be understood through the institution’s identity, current status, approved scope, applicable dates and relevant subsequent accreditation actions.
Where accreditation information is material to an educational, institutional or professional decision, stakeholders should consult the current ACISC record.
ACISC can provide clarification where additional interpretation of an institution’s accreditation status or approved scope is required.
Status • Scope • Dates • Actions
Identify the institution
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Confirm current accreditation status
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Review approved accreditation scope
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Review applicable dates
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Check subsequent accreditation actions
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Use the current ACISC record
The Accrediting Council for International Schools and Colleges
ACISC | The Accrediting Council for International Schools and Colleges provides international institutional accreditation for eligible educational institutions operating across diverse academic, professional and specialized educational environments.
ACISC develops accreditation standards, evaluates institutions, determines accreditation through its applicable decision-making process and maintains continuing accreditation requirements for institutions holding ACISC international accreditation.
ACISC
The Accrediting Council for International Schools and Colleges
1177 Avenue of the Americas
New York City, NY 10036
USA
Email:
info@acisc.org
International Accreditation With Clear Institutional Accountability
ACISC’s international accreditation framework connects defined standards, institutional evidence, professional evaluation, formal accreditation decisions, approved accreditation scope and continuing institutional responsibility.
Use ACISC’s official accreditation resources to identify accredited institutions and verify current accreditation information.