What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is both a status and a process. As a status, accreditation provides public notification that an institution or program meets standards of quality set forth by an accrediting agency. As a process, accreditation reflects the fact that in achieving recognition by the accrediting agency, the institution or program is committed to self-study and external review by one's peers in seeking not only to meet standards, but to continuously seek ways in which to enhance the quality of education and training provided.
Accreditation is the voluntary process of being a certified entity and meeting minimum requirements designated by an accrediting agency. Also, accreditation is when an organization that provides certification, testing and inspection services, are assessed by a third party against internationally recognized standards. It demonstrates the organization's competence, impartiality and performance capability. It is the key to reducing risk and ensuring that consumers, suppliers and purchasers can have confidence in the services provided.
The Florida Department of Education does not accredit, regulate, approve, or license private schools. Additionally, the Florida Department of Education does not officially recognize any of the various agencies that accredit private schools. The acceptance of diplomas from private schools will be subject to the requirements of the receiving educational institution or employer.
Respected and Accredited:
You’ll earn your High School Diploma from a Nationally Accredited School.
American International School is a non-public accredited high school, (school number 4989) meeting all state requirements, and registered with the Florida Department of Education, located in Tallahassee, Florida.
In addition, American International School is in compliance with Section 229.808 Florida Statutes requiring the yearly completion of the Florida Department of Education Non-Public School Survey. Our distance learning method is endorsed by the United States Department of Education.
Under the H.E.A. (Higher Education Act), the Department (United States Department of Education) does not have the authority to recognize accrediting bodies for the accreditation of private or public elementary and secondary schools. If an accrediting body which is recognized by the Department for higher education also accredits elementary and secondary schools, the Department's recognition applies only to the accreditor's accreditation of post-secondary institutions or programs. (Retrieved on June 21, 2017 from the U. S. Department of Education website at
https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation.html#Overview)
REGISTERED, ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS
Graduates of American International School have been accepted at hundreds of colleges and universities. Our school code is 4989.
We strongly suggest that you contact the college/university/institute to verify acceptance of our high school diploma.
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