Accreditation
IC3 Institute Accreditation
Introduction
The IC3 Institute Accreditation recognizes career and college counseling offices in high schools that are invested in student success, and that follow best practices to ensure the best standards of support to help their students make informed career decisions, by awarding them with a peer-reviewed and peer-recognized accreditation.
Vision
To shape the landscape of international career and college counseling practised in high schools globally by setting standards of best practices in the field to support schools in helping their students make best fit career decisions.
Mission
To recognize high schools that have demonstrated commitment to connecting students with opportunities for success, and shown innovation in career exploration and development through a robust career and college counseling department.
Reasons to enroll in IC3 Accreditation




Eligibility Criteria
Accreditation Process





Standards for Accreditation
The career and college counseling facilities in schools are evaluated on the following standards

Curriculum

Infrastructure





- Schools receive a Grade A, Grade A+, or Grade A++ accreditation, based on a quantitative evaluation of the set standards for accreditation, with Grade A++ being the highest
- Schools can apply for a reconsideration of level after six months of initial accreditation
Accreditation Levels



- First time Applicant School: Administrative cost USD 480 (per school and per campus in case of a group of schools)
- Additional campus within the city USD 200
- Additional campus outside the city USD 250
- Renewal: Administrative cost USD 250 (every three years)
- Reconsideration of Accreditation Level: Administrative cost USD 250 (after a minimum of six months since last evaluation)
Assessment Fee
The school will be responsible for organizing the visit of the Visiting Evaluator, which may include the cost and logistics of travel.
- The accreditation will need to be renewed every three years to ensure continued adherence to best practices
- Schools can apply for reconsideration of accreditation level after a minimum of six months since last evaluation
Validity
For more information on the accreditation process, write to accreditation@ic3institute.org
Testimonials
The counseling departments of the below-mentioned schools have been accredited by the IC3 Institute