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IFIP Accreditation Elevating Inclusion

Global Validation

Direct recognition of your inclusive practice verified to an absolute global standard.

Continuous Development

Active institutional guidance to help schools develop, identify natural growth areas, and construct long-term development plans tailored to their specific context.

IFIP Educational Accreditation gives prestigious, international recognition that inclusion lives in your organization's daily practice. Designed for schools and colleges that want their commitment to "belonging and learning for all" verified to a global standard, this process marks a definitive structural evolution from the compliance-driven models of Inclusion 1.0 to the deeply relational, systemic ecosystem of Inclusion 2.0.

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Elevating Inclusion: The IFIP Educational Accreditation

IFIP Educational Accreditation gives prestigious, international recognition that inclusion lives in your organization's daily practice. Designed for schools and colleges that want their commitment to "belonging and learning for all" verified to a global standard, this process marks a definitive structural evolution from the compliance-driven models of Inclusion 1.0 to the deeply relational, systemic ecosystem of Inclusion 2.0.

Trusted across more than 140 countries, IFIP actively collaborates with UNESCO, UNICEF, and the G20 education track. Our framework evaluates your institution across 7 Interconnected Stations of Inclusion: Resources, Methods, Society, Physical Environment, Policy, Leadership, and Mindset.

This is not an inspection. It is a rigorous, supportive, and collaborative dialogue designed to validate your daily culture, honor your lived institutional narrative, and map your natural pathways for long-term development.

Three levels of accreditation

  • Foundation

    For schools at the beginning of their Inclusion Journey. A desktop review of your documentation and self-evaluation.

  • Certified

    For schools who are actively developing their culture of inclusion, assessed by a local Accreditor.

  • Global Accreditation

    For schools with an embedded culture of inclusion. Assessed by an international member of the IFIP leadership team.

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Documentation

The complete Accreditation Handbook, self-evaluation roadmaps, and evidence criteria for your designated school project lead.

Downloadable PDFs and structured guidance will be published here. For live handbook access, sign in on the accreditation platform.

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Accreditation fees

IFIP's Accreditation fees observe the World Bank's official economic classifications. Please select your country and the level of accreditation.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about IFIP Educational Accreditation for schools and colleges.

How is accreditation different from the IFIP Fellowship?

Fellowship recognises individual practitioners. Accreditation verifies organisation-wide inclusive practice across the seven stations. They are separate programmes and accounts.

Is this an inspection?

No. It is a rigorous, supportive, collaborative dialogue that validates culture and maps pathways for long-term development.

Where do I register?

Registration and renewal run on the dedicated accreditation platform at accreditation.ifip.group.

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