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C.I.S. Accreditation - What is It?

The award of C.I.S. accreditation
shows that :

The school is devoted to its mission. It cares enough about what it does to seek validation by a recognized accreditation authority.

The school knows itself. It has thought deeply about the services it offers to students, family and community.

The school is student-orientated. Its philosophy of education is suitable for the students on roll, and encompasses the development of the whole individual.

The school accepts objective assessment. It is prepared to open its doors periodically to regular evaluation by the school community and by outside experienced evaluators.

The school is constantly seeking to improve its performance in curricular and other areas.

The school plans for the future. As part of the on-going nature of the evaluation process, accredited schools are continually planning future developments.

Accreditation ensures that the school
meets the demanding CIS standards
in all these areas:

• Philosophy & objectives
• Curriculum
• Governance and Management
• Staff
• Student Support Services
• Resources
• Student and Community Life
  

To achieve accredited status the
school had to:

• Undergo a Preliminary or Preparatory Visit to determine its readiness for the accreditation process
  
• Carry out an in-depth Self-Study over a one to two year period
• Host a Visiting Team of professionals from other institutions who examined all aspects of the school's operations
• Demonstrate that it delivers that which it promises in its own Philosophy & Objectives
• Demonstrate that it meets the rigorous Standards for Accreditation laid down by CIS

In becoming accredited the school joined a growing network of other institutions worldwide which are dedicated to providing a high quality education in an international context.

Since the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) began the School Evaluation and Accreditation Programme in 1970, more than 160 schools have achieved accredited status. Responsibility for the programme was transferred to the Council of International Schools (CS) in July 2003, and the number of schools involved continues to grow.

More information can be found on the CIS web site

View our CIS Self-Study Major Statement of Conclusion document below or in the Navigation Menu.

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