The Association of Independent Christian Colleges and Seminaries, a non-profit organization located in Bridgeton, Missouri, was created to establish, maintain, promote and support Christian secondary schools and seminaries throughout the United States. The organization provides independent accreditation for Christian colleges and universities through a process of regular evaluation and review. In addition, The Association of Independent Christian Colleges and Seminaries sponsors a variety of seminars, workshops and clinics for educators, which culminate in an annual ceremony which honors schools which have been selected for outstanding achievement.
Located in Galeton, Pennsylvania, the International Association for Christian Educational Accountability is an international Christian membership organization that provides quality assurance and educational accountability to private Christian colleges and universities. Classified as a biblical alternative to secular accreditation, the International Association for Christian Educational Accountability provides ongoing evaluations and follow-up to Christian schools and makes recommendations for improvement, if necessary, to ensure academic excellence. Once approved, IACEA members may display their status as an IACEA approved facility on their school accreditation information page.
The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, located in Forest, Virginia, is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, as a nationally approved accrediting body of Christian colleges, seminaries and universities. The organization provides accreditation to facilities that operate under a Christian-based curriculum through frequent on-site evaluations, providing guidance and recommendations when necessary. In addition to issuing accreditation, the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools holds an annual conference that offers an assortment of workshops and educational resources.
Located in Orlando, Florida, the Association for Biblical Higher Education is recognized as a national accrediting association by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as a faith-based accrediting agency. The Association for Biblical Higher Education accredits 200 post-secondary schools in the United States as part of a global network for higher education and is approved by the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education. Through continual review, the Association for Biblical Higher Education evaluates and approves biblical-based educational programs as a means of ensuring students receive a quality Christian education.