NWAIS Accreditation Handbook

Accreditation Overview

1. Why Accreditation?

   • Communication Tool Kit

2. Accreditation Cycle

   • Accreditation Diagnostic

   • 2024 Accreditation Rubric Word [most current]

   • 2024 Accreditation Rubric PDF [most current]

   • 2022 Self Study Manual PDF

   • 2022 Self Study Manual Word

   • 2023 Self Study Manual Word 

   • 2023 Self Study Manual PDF 

   • 2024 Self Study Manual Word [most current]

   • 2024 Self Study Manual PDF [most current]

   • 2022/23/24 Required Document Checklist

1. Self Study Process

2. School Mission and Culture

3. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

   • NWAIS definition of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

   • NWAIS Nondiscrimination Policy for Schools 

     • NWAIS allowance process 

     • NWAIS allowance application (to be completed after discussion with NWAIS ED)

     • Allowance Appeals

4. School Program

5. Residential, Homestay and Exchange Programs

   • R, H & E Executive Summary

6. Governance

   • Gov Executive Summary

7. Administration

8. Finance

   • Fin Executive Summary

9. Institutional Advancement

10. Enrollment Management

    • Enrollment Statistics Chart

    • Tuition Reduction Chart

11. Human Resources

12. School Campus and Facilities

    • Campus Executive Summary

13. Health, Safety and Wellness

Accreditation Policies and Procedures

1. Annual Report

2. Substantive Changes Policy

3. Visiting Team Conflict of Interest & Confidentiality Statement

4. Additions Policy

5. Joint Accreditation

6. Extensions

7. Independent Safety Review

8. Accreditation Determinations

9. Conditions

10. Appeals Policy

11. Response Reports

    1. Response Report Cover Sheet (for School) [only for use for schools who do not have a Visiting Team Report in the portal]

    2. Response Report Transmittal Form (for Chair)

12. The Accreditation Committee

13. Complaint Policy

NWAIS Accreditation Portal

Accreditation Through the Eyes of...

1. The Host Head of School

   1. Before the Accreditation Visit

      1. Accreditation Pre-Check ( for Candidate Schools seeking Accreditation)

      2. Finances of Accreditation

      3. Accreditation Timetable for Schools

      4. Guidance for AI Use in Accreditation Processes

      5. Hosting a Preliminary Visit

   2. After the Accreditation Visit

      1. Response Report Guidelines

      2. Response Report Cover Sheet (for School) [only for use for schools who do not have a Visiting Team Report in the portal]

2. The Self Study Coordinator (SSC)

   1. Preparing the Self Study

      1. Required Documents Checklist

      2. Guidance for AI Use in Accreditation Processes

   2. Planning and Hosting the Accreditation Visit

      1. Hosting a Preliminary Visit

      2. Visiting Team Logistics Timetable

      3. Sample Visiting Team Schedule

      4. Team Working Arrangements

3. The Visiting Team Chair

   1. Before the Accreditation Visit

      1. Accreditation Diagnostic

      2. The Finances of Accreditation

      3. Chairs' Timeline and Checklist

      4. Preliminary Visit Checklist

      5. How to Support & Include Third Heads- a resource

   2. During the Accreditation Visit

      1. Sample Visit Schedule

      2. How to Write a Visiting Team Report (Sunday Orientation Resource)

      3. Visiting Team Report Checklist

   3. After the Accreditation Visit

      1. Visiting Team Transmittal Form

      2. Response Report Transmittal Form (for Chair)

4. A Visiting Team Member

   1. Conflict of Interest & Confidentiality Statement

   2. How to Write a Visiting Team Report Resources and Visiting Team Report Checklist

   3. Gathering, Reviewing and Analyzing Information on the Visit

   4. Visiting Team Member FAQ

Forms, Templates and Organizational Tools

1. Accreditation Overview

2. Accreditation Timetable for Schools

1. Chairing a Preliminary Visit

2. Chairs' Timeline and Checklist

3. Communication Toolkit

4. Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Statement

5. Enrollment Statistics Chart

6. The Finances of Accreditation

7. Gathering, Reviewing and Analyzing Information on the Visit

8. Hosting a Preliminary Visit

9. Response Report Cover Sheet (for School) [only for use for schools who do not have a Visiting Team Report in the portal]

10. Response Report Guidelines

11. Response Report Transmittal Form (for Chair)

12. Sample Visiting Team Schedule

13. School Profile Template

14. Team Working Arrangements (for SSC)

15. Tuition Reduction Chart

16. Visiting Team Logistics Timetable (for SSC)

17. Visiting Team Member FAQ

18. Visiting Team Report Checklist

19. Visiting Team Transmittal Form