The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools accredit
early-childhood through post-secondary, non-degree granting public, private,
faith-based educational institutions including special purpose schools,
supplementary education centers, learning services providers, and
distance education institutions.
Historically, MSA-CESS has operated
in the mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New
York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia); with its cooperative partners, it has expanded its scope to include schools and institutions seeking accreditation throughout the United States. The Commissions also award accreditation to member institutions in more than 85 countries
around the world.
The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
are affiliated with the United States State Department’s Office of Overseas
Schools and provide accreditation services to American and international style schools
attended by members of the U.S. foreign service and U. S. citizens
working for non-government agencies and multi-national corporations. The Commission on Secondary Schools is also recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education as a gatekeeper for eligibility for Title IV
funding for post secondary non-degree granting institutions and distance
education.
The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
are founding members of the International Alliance of Accrediting
Associations which includes the major regional, national and
international accrediting agencies.