All About School Accreditations: What International Schools Need to Know

Accreditation is a powerful driver of trust, quality, and global recognition for schools. Yet many international schools remain uncertain about what accrediting bodies look for, how inspections are carried out, and what true value accreditation brings.

In this webinar, IEAC will explore the important aspects of international accreditation for schools - from the self-evaluation process to peer review and site visits. Dr. Karl Meneghella, with his decades of global experience, will break down IEAC's approach, supported by practitioners who have firsthand insights into school operations.

Although designed for international schools, the webinar will also benefit other institutions including private schools, online institutions, tuition centres, language schools, and further/higher education providers seeking accreditation.

Who Should Attend

• School Managers, Principals, and Governors

• Teachers and Tutors

• International Education Managers

• Welfare & Student Support Managers

• QA & Accreditation Teams

• Institutional Leaders exploring accreditation

  
  

  What You'll Learn

• How IEAC conducts inspections and supports institutions

• Key elements of the accreditation and inspection process

• The self-evaluation model and how to prepare for it

• What inspectors look for in schools: leadership, governance, curriculum, staff qualifications, safeguarding, facilities, and global outlook

• Common gaps inspectors identify and how to address them

• The importance of safeguarding and child protection standards

• Why young learners should engage with sustainability, equality, tolerance, and peace studies

• The role of stakeholder communication (parents, staff, partners) in accreditation

• Unique benefits of IEAC accreditation - cost-effectiveness, proactive support, and networking opportunities

  
  Key Takeaways

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Understand the IEAC accreditation process end-to-end

• Recognize the standards inspectors evaluate in international schools

• Gain insights into continuous improvement strategies for institutions

• Learn how safeguarding and global values (sustainability, equality, tolerance, peace) are embedded in accreditation

• Explore how IEAC accreditation provides institutions with recognition, credibility, and growth opportunities

  
  

  Join us on 7th October to gain practical, actionable insights into the world of international school accreditation.