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To apply for accreditation follow these steps:

1. Fill out and submit the Ai Application Form (click here to go to the form page)

2. Return the application, application fee and the first year’s annual fees for candidacy (see right side of page for payment options – fees listed below).

3. Once these steps have been completed, your institution will be notified by the corporate offices of Ai with additional instructions.

Fee Schedule (Updated 2019-2021)

 

Note: ECE: Early Childhood Education (K: 3-6) Sup.Ed: Supplementary Education Centers K-12: Kindergarten through Grade 12 (13-14)

 

Item/Purpose ECE, Sup. Ed, K-12 Domestic: USA ECE, Sup. Ed, K-12 International Distance Education

USA and International

Application 500 USD 500 USD 500 USD
First Year Annual Fee 650 USD 2,000 USD 2,000 USD + 0.30 for FTE
Ai Annual Fee 650 USD 2,000 USD 2,000 USD + 0.30 for FTE
NCPSA: Annual Fee

(National Council for Private School Accreditation)

250 USD 250 USD 250 USD
Virtual/On-site Candidate Review

a) Chairperson

b) Local Evaluator (if required)

c) Administrative Fee

 

3,250 USD

1,250 USD

80 USD

 

3,250 USD

1,250 USD

80 USD

 

3,250 USD

1,250 USD

80 USD

Virtual/Site Team Evaluation for Accreditation

a) Chairperson

b) International Evaluator

c) Local Evaluator (1st)

d) Local Evaluator (2nd)

e) Administrative Fee

 

3,250 USD

2,250 USD

1,250 USD

1,250 USD

80 USD

 

3,250 USD

2, 250 USD

1,250 USD

1,250 USD

80 USD

 

3,250 USD

2,250 USD

1,250 USD

1,250 USD

80 USD

Virtual/On-site Monitoring Visit

a. Monitoring Fee

b. Chairperson/Evaluator

c. Administrative Fee

 

1,000 USD

3,250 USD

80 USD

 

1,000 USD

3,250 USD

80 USD

 

1,000 USD

3,250 USD

80 USD

Official Student Diploma or Transcript Document Seal/Stamp: Ai-Accreditation International  

50 USD each

 

50 USD each

 

50 USD each

 

Note:

  • FTE students = 1 FTE for every 4 in currently enrolled courses by all enrollees
  • All fees paid are non-refundable.
  • A processing fee will be added to all invoices (approximately 60 USD).
  • All invoices for official Document processing will include a fee for return postage via FedEx, UPS, or DHL.

Schools/centers above 200 students usually require four or more team members and two local team members). Schools/centers with enrollment below 200 students will require a minimum of three team members with the mix dependent on the country and either Ai’s or the country’s requirements. (with the exception of Jordan, which requires two international members and sometimes Ai-Accreditation International does also depending on the school and/or the country.)

Payment Options

The following methods may be used to pay Ai fees and/or travel expenses. The school name and location must be referenced on all transactions.

1. BANK CHECK: 
Checks must be written in English, made payable in U.S.A. dollars to Accreditation International, and sent to the address below:

Accreditation International
33838 Pacific Highway South
Suite B-102
Federal Way, WA 98003-6892

2. WIRE TRANSFER:
For questions and additional information, please contact: corporate@aiaccredits.org