The ISACS accreditation program has the following components within its seven-year cycle (including an option to petition to extend the cycle to 10 years).

Note: Consult the complete Accreditation Guide online for more specific information about each step of the accreditation cycle.

Year 1  Prepare for an intensive self-study by:
  • Revising, reviewing, approving statements of mission and philosophy
  • Update curriculum guides or maps
  • Conduct constituent survey, preferably using ISACS document
  • Update strategic plan
  • Develop profile of graduates
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    Year 2  Conduct comprehensive self-examination using ISACS Self-Study Guide.
    Conduct a certified, full-opinion, financial audit.
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    Year 3  Host an ISACS accreditation visiting team chaired by an ISACS head of school.
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    Year 4  Prepare and submit a Reaction Report and Plan for School Improvement to the ISACS Accreditation Review Committee.
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    Year 5  A certified, full-opinion, financial audit must be completed in this year.
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    Year 6  Prepare and submit a 3-Year Progress Report to the ISACS Accreditation Review Committee. May petition to extend accreditation for three more years.
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    Year 7  Unless specified by ISACS, no additional reports required in this year.