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APPLY FOR SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP

Is your school committed to the development of your students as global citizens?

To qualify for membership, your school must demonstrate its commitment:
  • to provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to pursue their lives as global citizens; and
  • to provide high quality international education.
To become a ACISC™ member, your school must:
  • meet ACISC™ Core Membership Criteria;
  • live by the ACISC™ Code of Ethics;
  • be fully accredited by a recognised national agency; or commit to begin the ACISC™ International Accreditation process within two years of membership approval.

Additionally, your school must:

  • be operational at the time of application;
  • provide a sequential course of study leading to full primary/elementary and/or secondary education;
  • apply as a whole school (not a section of the school such as the International Section or only the primary or secondary school);
The school membership application process:
Step 1 Submit basic information about your school.
Step 2 Submit documentation to demonstrate that your school follows the ACISC™ Code of Ethics and provides an international education programme.
Step 3 Self-Evaluation – Evaluate the alignment of your school’s policies and practices with the ACISC™ core membership standards.
Step 4 ACISC™ Evaluation – ACISC™ reviews your documentation and its alignment with our core membership standards. If aligned,
Step 5 ACISC™ Visit – ACISC™ professional staff visit your school to verify that your practices align with our core membership standards.

 

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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.

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.

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