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How to Find Out If an Online School Is Accredited in Canada

The Internet has brought tremendous educational opportunities to those who would prefer to study from home. With those opportunities come the risk of scams. Students who attend unaccredited online schools risk spending time and money on an education that potential employers and other schools will not recognize because of uncertainty about the quality of learning. Fortunately, the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada maintains a list of authorized online educational institutions in Canada.

Instructions

  1. Visit the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada Website

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      Navigate to the AUCC website. Click on "Canadian Universities" at the top right of the screen. On the "Canadian Universities" page, select "Database Search." On the "Database Search" page, enter the name of the institution you are researching in the "Text Search" field and click "Submit." The results will tell you if the institution is accredited.

    • 2

      Call the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada at 613-563-1236. Ask them if the online school you are considering is accredited in Canada.

    • 3

      Write to the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada at 350 Albert Street, suite 600, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B1. Inquire in your letter if the online school you are considering is accredited, or for a list of accredited institutions.

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