Accredited school - CIS Council of International Schools WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CIS ACCREDITED SCHOOL? CIS International Accreditation is a rigorous school-wide evaluative process that measures alignment with internationally benchmarked standards and provides guidance for continuous improvement. Through their achievement of these standards, CIS-Accredited schools have been verified as delivering high-quality international education focused on the development of knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to prepare students as global citizens. If your child attends a CIS-accredited school, you can be confident the school is committed to high-quality international education. Achieving this mark of quality, recognized across the world, shows that your school: has a clear purpose and direction focuses on the quality of teaching and student progress prioritizes student safeguarding and well-being is committed to global citizenship knows itself and has thought deeply about the services it offers to students, families and the community delivers what it promises is constantly seeking to improve its performance in all areas to achieve relevant learning outcomes for its students is devoted to its mission and vision for students, and adheres consistently to the CIS Code of Ethics plans strategically for the future CIS International Accreditation is recognized by ministries, departments of education, and universities worldwide, demonstrating a school’s commitment to high-quality international education and is a mark of quality-assurance. Learn more about our global recognition . Students educated at CIS Accredited schools are sought after by universities due to the rigour of their international education and their preparation for life no matter where their paths may take them. CIS university members from the following countries actively recruit students from CIS Accredited schools. Australia France Mexico Sweden Austria Germany Monaco Switzerland Belgium Greece Netherlands Thailand Bulgaria Indonesia New Zealand Turkey Canada Ireland Qatar United Arab Emirates China Italy Singapore United Kingdom Czech Republic Japan South Africa United States Denmark Lebanon Spain CIS is a not-for-profit membership organization providing high-quality international education services to more than 1,610 schools and higher education institutions in 121 countries. Our membership community works collaboratively to shape the future of international education as we collectively inspire the development of global citizens through relevant, high-quality international education: connecting ideas, cultures, and educators from every corner of the world.