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More than Accreditation

MSA walks alongside schools to turn accreditation from a requirement into a tool for continuous growth, sustainability, and innovation, all aligned with what’s most important to you.

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why you can trust us

As former school leaders, we understand , MSA has supported a global community.We bring perspective, wisdom, and steady support so leaders don’t have to navigate change alone.

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Designed for Real School Leadership

Lean, fast, and respectful of your time

Your attention and energy are limited resources. Accreditation should honor that.
  • The process is lean-team friendly, with clear expectations and right-sized work that fits into the rhythm of school life.

Accreditation that reflects who you are

Your school shouldn’t have to fit into a preset model.

  • MSA standards help schools tell their own story, demonstrating quality in ways that align with their mission, model, and context.

Practical assets you can reuse

It’s easier to run your school well with reusable templates to guide you and save you time.

  • Our self-study process doubles as an implementation framework and produces or upgrades practical assets such as policies, one-pagers, and core documents that support teams and families beyond accreditation.

What accreditation can do for you

Prepares students for success by strengthening pathways to top universities, training programs, and careers worldwide.
Equips school leaderswith proven strategies to drive innovation and meaningful change..
Sets you apartwith internationally recognized accreditation.
Builds long-term sustainabilitywith a tailored plan to support your mission for years to come.

Who We Serve

MSA accredits a wide range of education models. Our standards are curriculum-agnostic, designed to recognize quality without prescribing what or how you teach, and built to meet culturally diverse students from around the world.

Sizes

two students to 2000+ students, full-time, part-time

Curriculum models

school-built curriculum, externally adopted curriculum, and blended approaches

Delivery models

in-person, hybrid, and fully online

Provider types

primary education providers and supplemental education providers

School types

public and private schools, international schools, faith-based schools, early childhood centers, career and technical schools

Systems

school networks, school systems, and school districts

School types

public and private schools, international schools, faith-based schools, early childhood centers, career and technical schools

Not sure where your organization fits? We’ll match you to the right accreditation pathway.

A Guided Path to Meaningful Growth

Accreditation is a journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Here’s what it looks like and how we support you every step of the way.
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Organizations typically move through three stages:

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Candidacy

We learn your context and goals, then guide you on readiness and next steps.

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Self-Study

A reflective process designed as a practical framework to strengthen your systems.

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Review

Peer review and commission decisions based on your specific school model.

Our Standards+

Our standards cover five key areas that ensure excellence and continuous growth.
Foundations
Align your mission, core values, and goals with the needs of your community to create a clear vision for success.
Governance and Organization
Establish effective leadership, governance, and policies to guide decision-making and promote ethical practices.
Student Wellbeing
Create a safe, inclusive environment that prioritizes the physical, emotional, and social development of all students.
Resources
Optimize financial, human, and physical resources to ensure sustainability and support for educational goals.
Teaching and Learning
Deliver a rigorous, mission-aligned curriculum that promotes student achievement and prepares learners for future success.
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Learn about the process, timeline, and investment

Frequently Asked Questions

To begin this process, your organization needs to:

  • Be incorporated as a business entity (LLC, non-profit, etc).
  • If required by your state/country, be licensed as a school or education provider.
  • Use English as a primary language of instruction.
  • Be willing to submit all accreditation documentation in English.
  • Can share required financial reporting requirements (see below).
  • US-based organizations
  • Non-US based organizations
    • All organizations operating for more than nine months will need to share an audit for the previous year


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This varies by accreditation pathway and organizational complexity, but most complete this process within 6-18 months.

Use this tool to determine your appropriate accreditation pathway and required investment.

2-7 years, depending on the accreditation pathway.

You’ll always have a guide on your accreditation journey. Your accreditation liaison is a former school leader who will help you thrive in the self-study and team visit.

It’s possible to earn MSA accreditation before opening your doors.