For your reference, we have provided a brief outline of the CCMA accreditation process. If you have specific questions or require more information, please contact us.

1. Application The accreditation process begins with the submission of your application.

2. Consultant Selection Once your application is received, the CCMA will assign a team of consultants to your school (one consultant will be selected by your school, the other(s) nominated by the CCMA). Schools with more than three classes and more than one campus will be assigned at least three consultants. A team leader will be selected by the CCMA.

3. Self-Evaluation Once you are ready to proceed with accreditation, you will be required to complete a self-evaluation questionnaire. You will be required to send a completed copy (with related documents) to each consultant at least four weeks before your consultation date. You may also request a pre-consultation visit by one of the consultants assigned to your school.

4. Consultation The school visit will take place on your consultation date.

• to be granted accreditation
• to be granted provisional accreditation, or
• not to be granted accreditation

You will receive a copy of the consultants' report and recommendations within one month of the visit.

Note: If accreditation is not granted and the school agrees with the recommendations made by the consultants, the school has one year to remedy the situation. The school may request a follow-up visit by the team leader, and if the school disagrees with the consultants' decision, the school may appeal to the Accreditation Review Committee within two months.