Sunday, March 15, 2020

Merits of Accreditation for Schools and Students?

Quality certification is the most basic part influencing the performance of schools/learning centres/educational organizations. Schools no longer fill in as a mere place for obtaining an education – schools today should guarantee that they provide education of the highest possible academic standards.

To lead new frameworks of learning, incorporate, and guarantee quality inside existing educational practices, foundational assessment of schools is conducted, known as accreditation. 

"Accreditation gives schools an autonomous seal of endorsement that offers credibility to students' transcripts and diplomas and guarantees guardians that everything a school does – from how it is led and uses its resources to its quality of instruction, assessment, and programs of study – meets high guidelines. However, accreditation additionally furnishes educational and community leaders with a framework to continuously assess the quality of the institution they lead and better meet the needs of every student." ~ Dr Annette Bohling, Chief Accreditation Officer, Cognia. 

Cognia, the world's biggest accrediting body and a community of prominent educators conducts an intensive review process and throws light on strengths and areas of progress for schools. A Cognia accredited school implies that the school/establishment has qualified teachers, and affirmed learning programs, sound monetary base, is technically equipped and operates on appropriate admission policies.

Accreditation has numerous benefits for schools and students:

Quality Check – The accredited status of a school is a green sign to students and guardians that the school's physical and academic infrastructure meets minimum threshold standards. The veracity of the educational's system is tested during the accreditation procedure to address every concern regarding the quality of education.

Discover Federal Funds – To gain access to federal funds such as student aid, the school/ institution must be accredited by a recognized accrediting body. The United States federal government relies on accreditation to determine the academic quality and ensures that an institution is stable fiscally to serve students well.


A Hallmark of Credibility – Students from accredited private learning institutions/ schools receive validated transcripts and diplomas which are accepted globally by universities, colleges, and employers. Accreditation acts as a stamp of approval on students’ transcripts as it ensures that the educational programs offered, meet the accreditation criteria, and present a validated educational background to employers. Students receive authentic American qualifications having a worldwide acceptance.  


Ease of Credit Transfer – Accreditation guarantees students for seamless transfer of courses and programs among colleges and universities. Receiving institutions always check whether the institution from which a student wishes to transfer credits is accredited or not.

The procedure of accreditation can be a significant step for schools towards improving their effectiveness. We, at International Schooling, offer Certification Partnership to schools, conduct rigorous reviews, on-site visits, certify them to be a part of the global Cognia network of renowned accredited institutions and school systems. We partner with K-12 schools, institutions, learning centres, or corporates and offer them to turn into our Program Partners, as an additional advantage. Our Program Partners can include their own courses and programs and can offer them in association with us.

With us, schools can move more purposefully, evolve their learning outcomes and better meet the demands of students.





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