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BGA Accreditation
BGA Accreditation Process
Below, you will find a detailed breakdown of how the BGA Accreditation Process works. This process is structured into four key stages—Application, Development, Assessment, and Post-Assessment—each designed to guide schools toward achieving a BGA Accreditation.
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Application Stage
The school begins by submitting an application for BGA Accreditation. After reviewing the application, the BGA Accreditation Director will determine whether the school is ready to proceed to the next stage, inviting them to begin the Development Stage.
2-6 months
School applies for BGA Accreditation
Application invoice sent
BGA Accreditation Director reviews application
School invited to proceed to Development Stage
Development Stage
During this stage, a mentor is assigned to the school, and an annual accreditation fee is paid. The school then begins developing its initial CIM framework, which is submitted for approval by the BGA Accreditation Body (BAB). Over a two-year period, the school measures key impact metrics and works on both the BGA Self-Assessment Framework (SAF) and Self-Assessment Report (SAR) alongside the CIM. Upon successful completion of the CIM, it is submitted for final approval before moving to the Assessment Stage.
Minimum 2 years
School pays annual accreditation (mentor) fee
School develops initial CIM framework
CIM framework submitted to BAB for approval (signed off by mentor)
School measures impact metrics over a 2 year period
School commences work on BGA SAF & SAR in parallel with CIM measurements
Final CIM submitted to BAB for approval (signed off by mentor)
School proceeds to Assessment Stage
Assessment Stage
Once the school has developed its SAF and SAR, it arranges an assessment date and pays the assessment visit fee. During this stage, the school finalises all necessary documentation, and the assessment visit takes place.
Approximately 4 months
Assessment date arranged
School pays Assessment Visit Fee
School finalises SAF and SAR
School finalises narrative to support CIM data
Assessment visit takes place
Post-Assessment Stage
Following the assessment, a draft report is sent to the school for fact-checking. Once any necessary revisions are made, the final report is sent to BAB for endorsement, and the school is awarded accreditation. A final expenses invoice for the visit is also provided.
Draft report sent to school for fact-check
Final report sent to BAB for endorsement
Accreditation awarded
Expenses invoice for visit compiled and sent to school
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