Students at International Schools of North America. — Photo courtesy of the Nguyen Hoang Group

International Schools of North America is now fully accredited to meet the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC) criteria.

This accreditation status is based on information provided by the school, including its reports and the satisfactory completion of the accreditation visit.

The reports include how the school has addressed growth areas for continuous improvement through the schoolwide action plan; made appropriate progress in the action plan; and improved student achievement relative to learner outcomes and academic standards.

ACS WASC fosters excellence in elementary, secondary, adult and postsecondary institutions, and supplementary education programs. It encourages school improvement through a process of continuing evaluation and recognizes institutions by granting accreditation to schools that meet an acceptable level of quality in accordance with established criteria.

International Schools of North America is a member of Nguyen Hoang Group, an educational provider for all levels from kindergarten to PhD programmes available in both national and international settings. Currently, there are 60 campuses in 24 provinces and cities, with more than 75,000 students and a professional community of more than 4,500 members. — VNS