{"id":809,"date":"2018-04-01T09:32:15","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T09:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/?p=809"},"modified":"2025-10-20T08:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:37:01","slug":"how-to-get-academic-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"How can an institution obtain academic accreditation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d432b5b0dbd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d432b5b0dbd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#What_is_Academic_Accreditation\" >What is Academic Accreditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#The_Importance_of_Academic_Accreditation\" >The Importance of Academic Accreditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#Types_of_Academic_Accreditation_in_Education\" >Types of Academic Accreditation in Education<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#1-_Institutional_Accreditation\" >1- Institutional Accreditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#2-_Academic_Program_Accreditation\" >2- Academic Program Accreditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#3-_Professional_Accreditation\" >3- Professional Accreditation<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#Any_educational_institution_can_gain_accreditation_with_the_following_five_stages\" >Any educational institution can gain accreditation with the following five stages:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#The_Major_Academic_Accreditation_Organizations\" >The Major Academic Accreditation Organizations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-academic-accreditation\/#LMS_and_how_it_will_help_your_school\" >LMS and how it will help your school<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Academic_Accreditation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is Academic Accreditation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The concept of academic accreditation is driven by the global and local demand for performance and quality standards in the educational process. Academic accreditation has become one of the most important issues in the educational community around the world, as it is essential for the improvement of all elements of the educational process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Academic <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Educational_accreditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accreditation<\/a> as a term has arisen as a result of the numerous changes around the world and the rise of quality concepts in educational organizations. Also is considered to be a group of procedures taken to determine the strengths and weaknesses of an educational organization, based on which the organization is accredited or not as a reputable place of learning. The purpose of accreditation is to improve the quality of learning and provide organizations with proven quality education with recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Educational organizations around the world are facing increasing pressure to obtain accreditation for various reasons, including acceptance of their certificates and student assessment, and so that it may be dealing with other organizations, both locally and internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Another primary goal of academic accreditation is to ensure the public that the educational programs are reliable and achieve the desired results. It also helps provide the society with an educated workforce that is prepared for the job market.<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-request-a-free-demo\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IYTyUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Get started Skolera for FREE<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-810\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-810 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.skolera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Child-with-self-confidence-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"academic accreditation\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Child-with-self-confidence.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Child-with-self-confidence-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Child-with-self-confidence-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The academic accreditation of schools helps to adopt more advanced educational curricula, which reflects positively on the quality of education offered to students<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Importance_of_Academic_Accreditation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The Importance of Academic Accreditation<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The educational organization can identify its strengths and weaknesses and work to improve the quality of education in provides by reviewing its plans and curriculum. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Encourage investors to invest in newer educational ideas and concepts after providing objective results. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Providing the society with authentic and detailed information regarding the education provided by the organization. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Implement the systems and procedures that allow it to achieve higher educational quality for its students and teaching staff. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Manage educational work in an effective system that provides students, teachers, and parents with satisfaction. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/skolera.com\/en\/blog\/motivate-your-students-via-lms\/\">educational motivation for students<\/a> <\/span>to learn more about the latest in modern developments. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Spreading the principles of accountability and responsibility in education. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Empower parents and specialists to follow all the reports related to their student&#8217;s performance in the school.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Academic_Accreditation_in_Education\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Types of Academic Accreditation in Education<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Institutional_Accreditation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">1- Institutional Accreditation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Institutional accreditation evaluates the performance of an educational institution as a whole and certifies that it can provide educational services based on specific criteria. Institutional accreditation is considered the basis for any other form of accreditation. It is also considered an essential step in ensuring the completion of an educational institution\u2019s components has been provided. Institutional accreditation then leads to academic accreditation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Institutional accreditation is given on the bases of architectural standards, lab preparations, required educational methods, libraries, general and managerial services, and employee affairs, in addition to academic standards pertaining to educational programs for teachers and students. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Academic_Program_Accreditation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">2- Academic Program Accreditation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Academic program accreditation is the next step after institutional accreditation. This form of accreditation is only given to schools after one year since the first class has graduated to ensure full detailed evaluation of the curriculum at all grade levels, the teaching staff and their credentials, and the students. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Academic program accreditation certifies the school\u2019s academic program\u2019s effectiveness and acknowledges that it meets the accrediting organization\u2019s quality standards. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">There are several types of academic program accreditations. Some types focus only on specific areas, stages, or subjects while others focus on all aspects of a school\u2019s academic program. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Skolera LMS is one of the top 20 learning management systems in February of this year, according to eLearning Industry, and is considered one of the most famous learning management systems in the Middle East as a result of its holistic approach to all the aspects of the learning process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Professional_Accreditation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">3- Professional Accreditation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Professional accreditation focuses on the professional level of an individual and his\/her eligibility to teach. An accrediting organization tests the individual and ensures his\/her knowledge and skills are up to its standards before granting the certificate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">How Can an Educational Institution Gain Academic Accreditation<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-request-a-free-demo\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IYTyUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Book FREE Live Demo<\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Any_educational_institution_can_gain_accreditation_with_the_following_five_stages\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Any educational institution can gain accreditation with the following five stages:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Self-Study: Any educational institution that wishes to gain accreditation should create a committee that prepares a detailed and comprehensive study on all components, programs, and plans of a school and prepares a future plan to develop and improve the school\u2019s effectiveness, in light of the accrediting organization\u2019s standards. This is to be considered a self-evaluation that highlights the strengths and weaknesses and presents a plan to resolve the weaknesses, to be presented to the accrediting organization. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">External Evaluation: The accrediting organization forms a committee that reviews the documents it received from the educational institution, and confirms the documents\u2019 authenticity and honesty. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Field Visits: The accrediting organization\u2019s committee creates a specialized team that visits the educational institution. The team carries out interviews and confirms the quality level of the education provided by the institution. The team also confirms the truth of the documents presented earlier. A report is then sent to the accrediting organization. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">The Final Decision: After confirming that the educational institution matches the standards required by the accrediting organization, a final decision is taken whether to accredit the institution for a given period of time or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Continuous Evaluation and Accreditation Renewal: Accreditation and evaluation are renewed periodically to ensure the quality of an educational institution\u2019s services. The previous steps are repeated whenever the time for renewal comes.<br \/>\nAccreditation is renewed to ensure the quality of education of the institution, and the process is repeated whenever the time for renewal comes to confirm that the institution still meets the standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Major_Academic_Accreditation_Organizations\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The Major Academic Accreditation Organizations<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ibo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>International Baccalaureate Organization (IB):<\/strong><\/a> IB is a nonprofit educational organization based in Geneva and was founded in 1968. The organization created the primary education program PYP, the intermediate program MYP, and the secondary program, also known as the diploma program, DP and The organization covers more than 3,500 schools in 144 countries and is a consulting organization for the UN. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.advanc-ed.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advance-ED:<\/a> <\/strong>Advance-ED is considered the largest educational organization in the world, serving more than 30,000 schools, both public and private, in the US and in more than 70 other countries. The organization is considered a global leader in educational advancement through the improvement of schools and their accreditation. Advance-ED has more than 100 years of experience and is based in the United States of America. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LMS_and_how_it_will_help_your_school\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>LMS and how it will help your school<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Maintaining a high quality of education is always the main goal of all parties of the educational process. Competition and technological advancement have compelled these parties to search for and find tools that help evaluate students or teachers and provide the teacher and parents with confidence in the educational process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Skolera <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skolera.com\/en\/lms.aspx\">LMS<\/a> found the solution for creating student progress and performance reports, as well as reports pertaining to the inputs and outputs of the educational process, making it easier for educational institutions to present the data required to accrediting organizations, including Advance-ED, IB, Cambridge, and Edexcel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-request-a-free-demo\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IYTyUk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class='mb-text'>Create Free Account<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Academic Accreditation The concept of academic accreditation is driven by the global and local demand for performance and quality standards in the educational process. 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