A number of factors have been forcing schools to certify the quality of their programs. One of these factors is the increased competition among schools for students. Government’s support to choice programs is bigger than ever and this has created somewhat competitive market for students in education. Schools need to convince parents that their schools do have high standards and the authorities already certified the quality of their programs.

Accreditation also alleviates the pressure of increased accountability calls for public monetary support. Accreditation with these two highly respected institutions provides legitimacy and confidence. Moreover, accreditation with these institutions will help schools to align their programs towards school reform plans.

Concept Schools offers services in assisting accreditation with the North Central Association (NCA) and the International Baccalaureate (IB). NCA and IB accreditations are the benchmark by which public or private schools are measured particularly by higher education institutions.

Accreditation process with both institutions may take three to five years. Our experts may work with the school leaders and school boards to make your programs accreditation ready. They also follow up the process and bring your school to the implementation of the NCA and IB guidelines. Implementing NCA and IB guidelines mean you are undertaking the challenge of formal school improvement through your strategic and operational plans. Therefore, accreditation process requires commitment by parties involved. It is not a certificate only stays of the administrator’s wall at school. Rather, it implies a working process in the school.

For more information about accreditation process please call one of our accreditations expert.