Our Services
Global School Catalyst partners with international schools to navigate every stage of the accreditation process with confidence. We provide hands-on guidance for schools preparing for NEASC, CIS, IB and other accreditation protocols, from initial self-reflection and evidence gathering to final report writing. Our approach ensures that leadership teams, faculty, and stakeholders clearly understand the standards, their roles in the process, and how to present their school’s strengths and growth areas effectively.
Beyond accreditation visits, we offer tailored support in strategic planning, governance training, and professional development design. We help schools refine action plans, align learning principles with daily practice, and strengthen systems for measuring student learning and well-being. Whether your school is beginning its accreditation journey or working toward re-accreditation, we provide the expertise and tools to turn requirements into meaningful, lasting improvement..
How can we help?
Accreditation Support
Accreditation Readiness Reviews
Evaluate where a school stands in relation to the standards before starting the official process.
Document Review & Feedback
Detailed feedback on Self-Study Reports, Learning Principles narratives, and other required documentation.
Mock Visits & Trial Interviews
Simulated team visits to help staff prepare for actual accreditation interviews and observations.
Strategic Planning for Accreditation
Help leadership teams align improvement plans with accreditation expectations and learning goals.
Standards Interpretation Workshops
Clarify what the standards mean in practice for school leadership, staff, and boards.
Internal Review & Reflection
Internal Audit of Practices
A review of policies, structures, and evidence against accreditation standards.
Data Use Coaching
Support schools in collecting, analyzing, and using evidence to improve student learning.
Feedback System Development
Help schools build or refine systems to gather input from students, teachers, and parents.
Writing & Narrative Development
Narrative Writing Support
Help schools write compelling, evidence-based narratives for each accreditation standard or principle.
Action Plan Coaching
Guide schools in creating focused, achievable, and measurable action plans aligned with accreditation feedback.
Leadership Messaging & Communication
Assist heads of school in framing the accreditation journey for internal and external audiences.
Professional Development
Workshops for Staff on Accreditation & Learning Principles
Sessions on what the accreditation process involves and how staff can contribute meaningfully.
Customized PD Linked to Identified Needs
Based on accreditation goals or school priorities (e.g. differentiation, engagement, assessment practices).
Peer Visit Coaching & Protocol Design
Help schools build internal capacity through peer observations and collaborative reflection.
Leadership & Governance Advising
Board Training on Governance & Accreditation
Train board members on their role in school governance and how it connects to the accreditation process.
Leadership Coaching
One-on-one or small group support for school leaders navigating the accreditation process.
Succession Planning Guidance
Help schools build systems for sustainable leadership and governance transitions.
Specialized Services
NEASC ACE or Standard Pathway Focused Support
Tailored consulting for schools using either NEASC protocol.
Support for First-Time Applicant Schools
Guidance for new or emerging schools working toward candidacy or initial accreditation.
Ongoing Coaching Between Accreditation Cycles
Long-term partnership to help schools stay focused on growth, not just compliance.
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