We are thrilled to announce that Waad Academy has achieved candidacy for accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through the ACE Pathway. This is a significant milestone for our educational community, and we’re excited to share what this means for our school and your child’s academic journey.
NEASC is a globally recognized organization that has been committed to improving the quality of education since 1885. NEASC accreditation signifies that a school meets high standards of educational quality and effectiveness. The process includes comprehensive internal and external assessments, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, ensuring that schools provide outstanding educational experiences.
The ACE Pathway is a framework within NEASC designed to support schools on their journey toward excellence. It focuses on ongoing self-reflection, peer feedback, and strategic planning, helping schools align their practices with research-based standards and fostering a culture of continuous growth.
The ACE Pathway is built around 10 Learning Principles:
While traditional accreditation focuses on what schools do for students, ACE Learning invites schools to reflect internally on what actually impacts learning. NEASC defines Impact as the long-term transformational change schools aim to see in learners over time. While success has traditionally been gauged through outputs like standardized test scores and university admissions, NEASC encourages schools to measure success through long-term impacts that reflect a school’s highest aspirations for its learners.
This approach aligns perfectly with Waad Academy’s vision, which emphasizes holistic development and transformational learning experiences. At Waad Academy, we don’t just teach – we place students at the center of everything we do. Our goal is to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future.
We believe in developing the whole person, not just focusing on test scores. When learners walk through our doors, they embark on a journey that builds critical thinking skills and ignites a lifelong love of learning. This growth extends far beyond the classroom.
Every day, we’re working to raise the bar in Saudi education. We are committed to excellence because we know our students deserve nothing less than an exceptional educational experience that will prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges.
ACE Learning supports our mission by offering a framework for deep reflection on our foundational structures and processes, as well as our effectiveness as a learning community. Achieving accreditation on the ACE Learning Pathway:
We believe in developing the whole person, not just focusing on test scores. When learners walk through our doors, they embark on a journey that builds critical thinking skills and ignites a lifelong love of learning. This growth extends far beyond the classroom.
Every day, we’re working to raise the bar in Saudi education. We are committed to excellence because we know our students deserve nothing less than an exceptional educational experience that will prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges.
ACE Learning supports our mission by offering a framework for deep reflection on our foundational structures and processes, as well as our effectiveness as a learning community. Achieving accreditation on the ACE Learning Pathway:
Waad Academy’s candidacy for NEASC accreditation through the ACE Pathway marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to educational excellence. This process will not only help us reflect on and strengthen our foundations but also enhance our educational quality, ensuring that we provide meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. By focusing on holistic development and continuous improvement, we are preparing our students for future challenges and opportunities. We invite our community to be a part of this transformative journey, providing feedback that will guide our efforts in achieving the highest standards of education.