USAAC

Global Academic Excellence Accreditation (GAE)

📌 Purpose: Assess your institution’s academic quality, teaching innovation, leadership, and global engagement in alignment with the GAE Accreditation Framework.

💡 Tip: Be honest and thorough. Attach supporting documents for a stronger application!

📍 Section 1: Academic Quality & Curriculum Standards

  1. 1.Does your school follow a recognized national and/or international curriculum framework?
  2. 2.How is the curriculum regularly reviewed and updated to meet evolving academic standards?
  3. 3.What interdisciplinary or advanced academic programs (e.g., STEM, humanities integration) are offered?
  4. 4.Are students taught critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry-based approaches across subjects?
  5. 5.How is academic rigor balanced with flexibility for diverse learners and differentiated instruction?
  6. 6.What strategies are used to ensure alignment with international benchmarks (e.g., PISA, TIMSS, or IB)?
  7. 7.Does the school offer enrichment or accelerated learning programs for high-achieving students?
  8. 8.How is student work assessed for deep understanding rather than just recall or compliance?
  9. 9.Are core subjects supported by structured extracurricular programs that complement academic learning?
  10. 10.How is student voice used to inform curriculum development and academic offerings?

📍 Section 2: Teaching Excellence & Faculty Development

  1. 11.Are all teachers certified and qualified in their subject areas with ongoing professional development?
  2. 12.How does your school support faculty in mastering innovative pedagogy (e.g., flipped learning, PBL, UDL)?
  3. 13.Do teachers use AI or digital platforms for lesson planning, classroom instruction, or grading?
  4. 14.How are teachers evaluated and mentored for growth using structured performance frameworks?
  5. 15.Are there internal knowledge-sharing communities or teaching roundtables to spread best practices?
  6. 16.What opportunities exist for teachers to engage in educational research or curriculum innovation?
  7. 17.Does your school provide incentives or recognition for exceptional teaching performance?
  8. 18.How do teachers integrate instructional technology to personalize and enhance learning experiences?
  9. 19.Are global teaching standards (e.g., UNESCO ICT-CFT, ISTE Standards for Educators) embedded in training?
  10. 20.What feedback mechanisms exist for students to contribute to instructional quality and improvement?

📍 Section 3: Student Performance & Learning Outcomes

  1. 21.How is student performance tracked across cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral domains?
  2. 22.Are competency-based assessments used to evaluate mastery rather than memorization?
  3. 23.What tools are used for academic analytics or personalized learning pathways?
  4. 24.Do students participate in national or international academic competitions or assessments?
  5. 25.How does the school support underperforming students through interventions or learning plans?
  6. 26.What systems ensure regular communication of performance data to students and families?
  7. 27.Are student portfolios, capstone projects, or exhibitions part of academic evaluation?
  8. 28.How are alumni outcomes tracked in terms of higher education, careers, and achievements?
  9. 29.Do students set and reflect on personal academic goals through structured advisory programs?
  10. 30.What benchmarks or performance indicators are used to evaluate school-wide academic success?