Accreditation

Derived from the Latin for “trust”, accreditation is a voluntary process that demonstrates a school’s commitment to self-reflection, transparency, and growth in the pursuit of high-quality learning for all students, and a learning community focused on the future.

NEASC Accreditation is as much a developmental process as an evaluative one. NEASC meets schools where they are in their process of building greater effectiveness as impactful learning communities. 

As each school has a unique context and is in a different stage of its development, NEASC offers multiple pathways to accreditation. Upon application, NEASC staff will support a school in choosing their accreditation protocol, informed by school type (international, public, independent) and a school’s capacity, readiness, and goals for the process.

All NEASC Accreditation protocols are grounded in research-based standards and principles. They include foundational elements such as safety, governance, financial practices, etc. as well as a deep focus on high-quality teaching and learning- the holistic elements of a thriving healthy learning community.

Schools benefit from

• an inclusive process that is a catalyst for belonging and well-being
• established recognition of quality for colleges and universities as well as for families and staff
• professional development events for students, teachers, and leaders
• participation in a global learning community with diverse perspectives
• opportunities to gain insights and experience from other schools through peer review visits
• substantive, ongoing relationships with dedicated NEASC staff members
• a trusted partner agency with over 100 years of experience in educational standards and school improvement

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