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INTERNATIONAL TASKFORCE ON CHILD PROTECTION

The International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP) was formed in 2014, after its members recognized that in order to affect any real change, organizations needed to work together and not in isolation, to set new standards and raise awareness about abuse within international school communities.

The ITFCP’s mandate is to apply the collective resources, expertise, and partnerships of its members to help international school communities address child protection challenges. Now a coalition of 90+ volunteers, ITFCP includes leaders of international education organizations, school leaders, counsellors and teachers, working collaboratively across professions with law enforcement officials and the medical community.

Safeguarding Standards
Supporting ACISC™ member schools & universities

Ongoing Work

The ITFCP now meets regularly to discuss and share good practices and to raise awareness of the challenges facing the international school community in this area, and to help schools to meet these challenges, including through:

the design and implementation of international agreements and standards;
the development of tools and resources for schools to use to strengthen their own child protection and student well-being systems;
the identification of experts who excel in providing support and training to school communities,and the design and delivery of high quality training tailored to the specific needs of international school communities;
establishing a continuing link with Accreditation, Inspection, Law Enforcement and Recruiting agencies to identify areas of challenge that need continuing focus to strengthen school practices;
working alongside and lobbying government agencies around the world to ensure that laws and regulations in their jurisdiction protect children to the greatest extent possible; and
thought leadership and innovative practice, working alongside academics, law enforcement agencies, international charities and experts in a range of disciplines including the law, child protection, child safeguarding and student well-being, medicine and mental health, in order to increase awareness of and protect children against harm and abuse in international school communities.

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Importance of Accreditation

One of the first steps any prospective student should take before enrolling in a college or university, is to verify whether or not the school is accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. ACISC™ is a national accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.

EXPLORE ACISC

Discover how ACISC can support your institution through accreditation, quality evaluation, professional guidance, and continuous improvement.

Whether you represent a school, college, university, or educational organization, our framework provides a structured pathway for evaluating institutional performance and strengthening educational quality.

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.