Accreditation

The Council of International Schools is the premier worldwide accreditation organisation for international schools. The CIS Accreditation Service manages a peer to peer Accreditation Programme which encourages school improvement through a process of continuous self-study and peer evaluation. Working in partnership with member schools it sets the standards for International Education as laid out in 'The CIS Guide to School Evaluation and Accreditation'.

The final award of full accredited status demonstrates that the member school has achieved high standards of professional performance in international education and has a commitment to its continuing improvement.

Heads and teachers from member schools play an active role in assessing and evaluating the progress of peer institutions as Visiting Team participants and over the rest of the accreditation cycle, sharing knowledge and Best Practice ideas.

Schools Considering Accreditation CIS provides full information on the programme, especially the Preliminary Stage, enabling both new and established schools to make an informed decision before committing. For more information contact Sue Collins.

Participating Schools The Accreditation Office provides access to the definitive instrument for the improvement and accreditation of international schools and supports participating schools at every stage of the process.

Peer Visitors The backbone of the CIS accreditation community. They, along with Visiting Team chairpersons and secretaries, develop their professional expertise, benefit from regular accreditation workshops in international locations and gain first hand exposure to International Education Best Practice in diverse cultures and environments.