Instructions from Ai-Accreditation International to Schools, Corporations, and Other Educational Entities Seeking Initial Accreditation:

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1 Instructions from Ai-Accreditation International to Schools, Corporations, and Other Educational Entities Seeking Initial Accreditation: I. Application & Filing Procedures II. Fees and Payment Procedures III. Ai-Accreditation International Office and/or Commission on Accreditation Responses I. Application & Filing Procedures A. Application 1. Refer to for a copy of the application B. Submission of Application 1. Complete Application online 2. Transmit application by to corporate@aiaccredits.org II. Fees and Payment Procedures A. Fees 1. Application Fee All Divisions $ Annual Fee Early Childhood Education (USA) $650 Supplementary Education (USA) $650 School Located inside the USA $650 School Located Outside the USA $2,000 Education Corporations/School Systems $2,000 Distance Education (USA) $2,000 =.30 cents per *FTE Student Occupational Education See Table Below (Career, Technical, Professional, and Adult Education) B. Payment of Fees 1. Application and Annual Fees should be paid by bank wire transfer. Hand written checks are also acceptable but bank wire transfers preferred. 2. Invoice carries detailed transfer instructions. Also see Ai website Pacific HWY S Suite A-101 Federal Way, WA (253)

2 Page 2 *Occupational Education (Career, Technical, Professional, and Adult Education) Annual Fees *FTE **Public & Non-Public Institutions *** USA Military Institutions $2,950 $1, $3,200 $1, $3,450 $1, $3,750 $1, $4,100 $2, ,039 $4,500 $2,250 1,040-1,386 $4,900 $2,450 1,387-2,079 $5,600 $2,800 2,080-2,773 $6,100 $3,050 2,774-4,160 $6,750 $3,400 4,161-6,934 $7,700 $3,800 6,935-13,869 $8,800 $4,400 More than 13,869 $9,800 $4,900 *The above fees include the Annual Service Fees for Accreditation International as well as the Annual Service fees for the Council on Occupational Education. **One FTE is equal to 900 student contact clock hours, 45 quarter credit hour, or 30 semester credit hours. ***Additional Fees may apply depending upon the circumstances. Applicants should refer to the COE Accreditation Handbook for a list of other fees to cover specific situations of a school: III. Ai-Accreditation International Office and/or Commission on Accreditation Responses A. Acknowledgment of Application Ai-Accreditation Office will acknowledge by receiving and accepting the application form sent to corporate@aiaccredits.org. B. Invoice with Instructions on Bank Wire Transfer or Check Ai-Accreditation International will send electronically to the applicant an invoice for fees, which is due and payable when received. Instructions for bank wire transfer and/or mailing address will accompany the invoice. C. Receipt from Ai-Accreditation International for Fees A receipt will be sent electronically to the applicant once the application fees and annual fees have been received. D. Notification of Candidacy for Accreditation Status An Official Letter and additional instructions for the preparation of the Self Study and Plan for Continuous School Improvement will be sent if the Applicant qualifies for Candidate Status.

3 Application SCHOOL INFORMATION School Name School Address (must not be postal box) City/State or Province/Country/Postal Code School Delivery Address (if different from school address) City/State or Province/Country/Postal Code Name of Principal or Head of School Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Office Telephone Number Office Fax Number Title Office Address School Web Address Grades or Levels in School Number of Students Enrolled Number of Teaching Staff Full time Part time Year established Public School Private School For-Profit Non-Profit School Type Check all that apply: Early Childhood Education Elementary School Middle School High School Comprehensive K-12 School Distance Education Supplementary Education Career/Technical School CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION INFORMATION: If your school is a part of a corporation or system of schools, please complete the information below: Name of Corporation or Association CORPORATION OR ASSOCIATION INFORMATION Address (must not be postal box) Name of Contact Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Office Telephone Number of contact Title Office Fax Number of contact Office Address of contact Web Address of Corporation or Association Accreditation International Application (Form Ai ) Page 1 of 5

4 1. LEGAL AUTHORITY under which the school operates (Check all that apply): Corporation Sponsor (e.g., Religious, Association) Proprietor (Individual Owner) Other Partnership (Owners Agreement) Franchise Government (e.g., Ministry, Agency, District) 2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 2.1 Does the school offer a secondary diploma/ certificates? Yes No Does the school offer a post-secondary diploma/ certificates? Yes No 2.2. What is the primary language of instruction? 2.3 List Major curricula and education programs provided: 3. CURRENT ENROLLMENT Please list total numbers of students for each category below: 3.1 For Early Childhood Education schools or centers: Age Groups Birth thru Age 2 Age 3 Age 4 Age 5 thru Kindergarten TOTAL # CHILDREN 3.2 For Elementary, Middle, or Secondary Schools: Grade Levels Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Adult 13th & 14th TOTAL # STUDENTS Accreditation International Application (Form Ai ) Page 2 of 5

5 3.3 For Supplementary Education centers: Enrollment Levels Early Childhood Elementary Middle Secondary Adult TOTAL # STUDENTS 3.4 For Distance Education schools: Enrollment Areas Full-Time Elementary Programs Full-Time Secondary Programs Taking Selected Courses Other TOTAL ENROLLMENT Indicate types of instructional methods (check all that apply) Direct Mail Video Computer Software Travel Internet/Web Based Other (please describe) Other description(s) Accreditation International Application (Form Ai ) Page 3 of 5

6 4. PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING Thank you for your interest in accreditation. Please complete and submit the application to the address or fax number listed below. The application must be accompanied with the application fee and the first year annual service fee. Application and accreditation materials may be found on the Accreditation International (Ai) website at Accreditation International (Ai) is both a primary and a reciprocal accreditor working with participating commissions. Ai may contract with partner commissions to conduct the accreditation protocol and general management services. Both candidate and accredited schools must pay annual service fees. There are additional fees for specific services: Site visits related to candidacy, accreditation, monitoring reviews, requested on-site consultation, ($500 administrative fee plus travel and related expenses). Service fees for Appeals will be $5,000 plus travel and related expenses as necessary. Charges for express mail, bank transfer fees, training, and stamping official documents (diplomas, certificates, letters, etc.). Name of School Authority Title Signature Date For Corporate Use Only Schools or centers affiliated with Ai accredited corporations or school systems must have corporate-level approval as indicated by the signature below. Name Title Ai Office Use Only: Method of Payment: Date Received: Received by: School ID #: Accreditation International Application (Form Ai ) Page 4 of 5

7 Accreditation International - Fees and Payment Information The completed application must be accompanied by the application fee* of $350 and the annual dues as listed below. The application fee is non-refundable and annual dues are non-refundable if the education entity enters into candidacy. Annual service fees cover the July 1 to June 30 - fiscal year. PAYMENT OPTIONS *Application Fee $350 Early Childhood Education $650 Supplementary Education $650 Distance Education School located within the United States $650 Schools Located Outside of the United States $2000 Education Corporations or System of Schools $2000 Career and Technical Education see below $ cents per **FTE student *The application fee is waived for schools or centers affiliated with Ai-accredited corporations or systems. **One FTE is equal to 900 student contact clock hours, 45 quarter credit hours, or 30 semester credit hours. *Career and Technical Educa on Annual Fees (Dues) **FTE ***Public & Non-Public *** USA Military Ins tu ons Ins tu ons $2,950 $1, $3,200 $1, $3,450 $1, $3,750 $1, $4,100 $2, $4,500 $2,250 1,040-1,386 $4,900 $2,450 1,387-2,079 $5,600 $2,800 2,080-2,773 $6,100 $3,050 2,774-4,160 $6,750 $3,400 4,161-6,934 $7,700 $3,800 6,935-13,869 $8,800 $4,400 More than 13,869 $9,800 $4,900 * The above fees include the Annual Service Fees for Accredi on Intern onal as well as the Annual Service Fees for the Council on Occupa onal Educa on. ** One FTE is equal to 900 student contact clock hours, 45 quarter credit hours, or 30 semester credit hours. ***Addi onal Fees may apply depending upon the circumstances. Applicants should refer to the COE Accredi on Handbook for a lis ng of any other fees to cover specific situ ons rel ve to a school. The following methods may be used to pay Ai fees and/or travel expenses. The school name and location must be referenced on all transactions. 1. BANK CHECK: Checks must be written in English, made payable in U.S.A. dollars to Accreditation International, and sent to the address below: 2. WIRE TRANSFER: For details regarding wire transfers, please contact funds@aiaccredits.org For questions and additional information, please contact the Ai Executive Office by , fax, or telephone: Accreditation International (Ai) Mailing Address: Pacific Highway South Suite A-101 Federal Way, Washington Location: Pacific Highway South Suite A-101 Federal Way, Washington USA Telephone: (253) Fax: (208) Website: corporate@aiaccredits.org Accreditation International Application (Form Ai ) Page 5 of 5