The American Academy

Why is accreditation important?

The American Academy is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). You can find the NAAS logo prominently displayed on our website and all of course course completion certificates and diplomas are embossed with the NAAS seal which is available only to members.

The American Academy invests heavily in maintaining our accreditation. We conduct periodic reviews with our NAAS accreditation team as accreditation is an ongoing process and we are always seeking to improve our school's service level.

In order to earn accreditation through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, The American Academy had to document compliance with all of the NAAS standards in areas ranging from school vision, curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, to student services, facilities and finance, and continuous improvement.

Regional accreditation is a way to validate that the credits or diploma you earn at The American Academy will be recognized by schools, colleges and universities, employers, and the U.S. military.

How can I be sure that NAAS accreditation is legitimate?

The Northwest Association of Accredited Schools is one of six regional accrediting bodies. The US Department of Education publishes a list of legitimate accrediting agencies.

You can find the list, which includes the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, at this link.

This US Department of Education website states: "There are no specific federal laws or regulations governing the recognition of associations that accredit primary and secondary schools, and the U.S. Department of Education has no oversight role with respect to school accreditation. Most states have laws requiring or encouraging accreditation for public schools and state-chartered private schools.

Schools that possess accreditation and state approval by authorities recognized at the state level are considered to be recognized schools in the U.S. education system."

Please contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns at 866-689-1932.