In the 21st century, international cooperation and competition encourage parents to make sound choices for their children's education. Ai exists so that parents, students, and institutions can recognize quality wherever it is found.
Kindergarten through 12th grade institutions located inside and outside the United States, providing a national or international course of instruction.
Programs through 12th grade offering specific instruction in career and technical fields, managed through the Council on Occupational Education.
Education in which students through 12th grade take academic courses by accessing information and communicating with the instructor asynchronously.
From birth to kindergarten, the education, activities, and experiences in a qualified institution that support developmental changes before elementary school entry.
Institutions serving kindergarten through 12th grade and addressing particular subject matter, enriched learning opportunities, and student deficiencies.
Our standards are designed to do more than verify what exists. They guide schools toward what they can become.
"Standards based on research and international perspectives."
Complete the online application form with details about your institution, leadership, and program areas.
Return the application with the application fee and first-year candidacy fees by check, wire transfer, or credit card.
Ai offices send notification confirming candidacy and outline the timeline for self-study and peer review.
Accreditation in the United States is a voluntary, nongovernmental process for evaluating institutions against quality standards. Ai extends that process worldwide.— The Ai Accreditation Philosophy
Voluntary accountability and a credentialed demonstration that your institution meets defensible standards.
Self-study, surveys, site visits, and annual monitoring that turn accreditation into an engine for institutional development.
Transparent, democratic practices that improve outcomes for every student your institution serves.