Accreditation

TSA Accreditation

Seeking to grow the school and build a library of resources for high-quality teaching and professional development, The Study Academy ventured into the world of accreditation in 2019. Having successfully completed its Readiness Review in April of that year, TSA committed to a Continuous Improvement leadership model and was accredited with Cognia in February of 2021. Cognia’s accreditation assessed the entire school, completing extensive surveys with families, faculty, students, and community partners as well as exhaustive document review to assess our policies, learning conditions, and cultural context.

About Cognia

Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional learning, and improvement services to schools. A result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit working in 90 countries, their 40,000 institutions serve and support nearly 17 million students and 800 thousand educators every day. Cognia serves as a trusted partner in advancing learning for all, and is a central component of our educational approach as a standout among schools in Toronto. Find out more at cognia.org.

Cognia Accreditation

Cognia, formerly AdvancED, internationally recognises schools that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation to meet their learners’ needs, and effective leadership.

“To earn Cognia accreditation, a school also must implement a continuous process of improvement and submit to internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their accreditation for a six-year term.”
Dr. Mark A. Elgart, president and CEO of Cognia

Accreditation Benefits

Meeting Cognia Performance Standards and Quality Assurances
Commitment to excellence through Continuous Improvement
Global recognition of high-quality teaching, resource, and leadership standards
Engagement Reviews ensure sustained commitment to better learner outcomes

“School accreditation as conferred by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission provides The Study Academy a globally recognised mark of quality for our school,” shared Jason Krell. “It demonstrates our commitment to excellence to our community, our openness to external review and feedback, and our desire to be the best we can be on behalf of the students we serve. Our score of 320 on our first Engagement Review sets us apart from the majority of the 40,000 schools accredited by Cognia.”

Accreditation Process

Implement and integrate an ongoing Continuous Improvement Process
Participate in periodic internal and external reviews
Undergo Engagement Review every six or fewer years (dependent on performance)

“Cognia Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the entire school and its community on the primary goal of preparing lifelong learners in engaging environments where all students can flourish. The Study Academy is to be commended for demonstrating that it has met high standards and is making progress on key indicators that impact student learning.”
Commendation from Dr. Mark A. Elgart