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COGNIA ACCREDITATION

Importance of Accreditation

Accreditation is a hallmark of excellence. It serves as an important quality assurance framework for schools. It ensures that schools meet predetermined standards of academic excellence, institutional integrity, IT infrastructure, operations quality, and student support services. This validation is crucial for maintaining trust among students, parents, staff, and society as a whole. Accreditation is not just a single evaluation. It is an ongoing process that enables schools to elevate their standards and maintain their focus on enhancing student’s learning outcomes.

What is COGNIA

Founded in 1895, Cognia, USA (formerly AdvancED) is a not-for-profit organization that stands as the oldest, largest and the most prestigious school accreditation body in the world, with a network of 40,000+ schools. It is a consortium of three bodies; North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) & Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Through its continuous advancement in global schooling standards, Cognia aims to improve the quality of education for all students. The Cognia Performance Standards are based on thorough research and customized learning solutions. They’re essential for continuous improvement of schools to earn accreditation. These standards define what makes a good school and provide guidelines for making sure students, teachers, leaders, and organizations grow and thrive. An accreditation from Cognia is the very definition of excellence. Any school meeting Cognia’s performance standards can assure its students high quality schooling anywhere in the world. Their continuous improvement strategy of evolving with changing times helps schools create opportunities for every learner, stay true to their values and become world leaders in transforming education for the next age.

North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)

North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, or commonly referred as NCA CASI, was formed in 1895. The organization provides peer-based evaluation and accreditation services for schools and colleges. It is recognized by both the US Department of Education (DOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC)

The Northwest Accreditation Commission, founded in 1917, is a not-for-profit organization that oversees proper assessment and evaluation of third-party accrediting agencies. NWAC joined AdvancED in 2012, contributing to its formation as the world’s biggest school accreditation body.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)

As an accreditation division of Cognia, SACS SACI has accredited over 13000 schools all over the world. Founded in 1895, it became a part of one of the six regional accreditation bodies in the USA and further went on to join AdvancED in 2006. Recognized by US Department of Education (DOE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), SACS CASI undertakes a rigorous evaluation process to accredit a school based on their system organization and quality assurance.

Accredited Online School

Accreditation is essential for maintaining quality and ensuring commitment to excellence and at International Schooling as a Cognia accredited online school, our vision, mission and policies are aligned to move forward and become better every passing day.
Accreditation is not just about meeting external standards and therefore, International Schooling fosters a culture of continuous improvement. While we work on improving our online schooling, we also focus on our own and collective development.

Cognia accreditation operates on feedback from all stakeholders within the school community. This accreditation signifies the alignment of our school’s internal standards with the esteemed principles upheld by Cognia. International Schooling pursues excellence in every field and an accreditation from Cognia signifies that our learning, policies, system and actions are of the highest quality in the world. We take great pride in the dedicated effort and continuous evolution that has led to the achievement of this accreditation, ensuring the delivery of excellent quality education to our students.

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What is school accreditation?
School accreditation is a process of an independent, third-party evaluation which serves as a confirmatory assessment against recognized standards. It serves as an important quality assurance framework for schools for academics as a hallmark of excellence.
Is accreditation the same as affiliation?
These two are different things. Affiliation shows the relationship linking one body with another, whereas accreditation is an official review and approval of an institution based on the completion of specific requirements.
What is Cognia?
Cognia (formerly AdvancED), a not-for-profit organization, is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious school accreditation body in the world, with a network of 40,000+ schools.
Can online schools be accredited?
Yes, they can get accreditation after rigorous evaluation by an independent third party.
When did International Schooling get Cognia accreditation?
International Schooling got the prestigious Cognia Accreditation on June 18, 2017.
Will my grade transcript mention an online school if I study at International Schooling?
No, your grade transcripts will not mention the term online school.
Will my high school diploma mention Cognia certification?
Yes, your American High School Diploma will mention the Cognia authentication mark.
Will my high school diploma be recognized in top global universities?
Yes, your American High School Diploma will be recognized in every university around the world.
What is NCA CASI?
The North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) is an organization that provides peer-based evaluation and accreditation services for schools and colleges.
What is NWAC?
Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) is a not-for-profit organization that oversees the proper assessment and evaluation of third-party accrediting agencies. It provides accreditation to educational institutions in the Northwestern United States.
What is SACS CASI?
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement is an accreditation division of Cognia. It has accredited over 13000 schools all over the world.
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