School Accreditation Agreement

Purpose

This School Accreditation Agreement ("Agreement") governs the relationship between educational institutions ("School," "Institution") and the ICONIC Board of Holistic Health ("Board") for purposes of programmatic accreditation and Verified Partner status.

This Agreement establishes the standards, processes, and mutual obligations that apply from the time an Institution submits an application for accreditation through the duration of any accreditation term granted by the Board.

Accreditation Overview

The ICONIC Board accredits holistic health training programs that meet its published standards for curriculum quality, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, and institutional governance.

Accredited institutions receive Verified Partner status, which includes listing in the Board's institutional directory, use of the Board's accreditation mark, and eligibility for the Fast-Track Graduate Pathway described in Section 8.

Eligibility

To be eligible for ICONIC Board accreditation, institutions must meet all of the following criteria at the time of application:

• Be a legally registered educational entity in good standing in the jurisdiction where it operates.
• Have been operational for a minimum of 2 years with a demonstrated track record of delivering holistic health training.
• Offer one or more holistic health training programs that align with Board competency frameworks.
• Employ qualified instructors who meet the faculty standards described in Section 5.2.
• Maintain adequate facilities, whether physical or virtual, to deliver effective training programs.
• Demonstrate financial stability sufficient to sustain operations for the duration of any accreditation term.
• Not be currently under investigation by any educational regulatory body for fraud, negligence, or student harm.

Application Process

4.1 Self-Study

The Institution must complete a comprehensive self-study document that addresses all accreditation standards outlined in Section 5. The self-study serves as the primary evidence base for the Board's evaluation.

4.2 Application Submission

A complete application consists of the following materials:

• Completed self-study document
• Curriculum documentation, including syllabi, learning objectives, and assessment methods
• Faculty qualifications, including credentials, professional experience, and continuing education records
• Student outcomes data, including exam pass rates, completion rates, and employment statistics
• Institutional policies covering admissions, student conduct, grievance procedures, and refund policies

4.3 Application Fee

A non-refundable application fee is required at the time of submission. The current fee schedule is published on the Board's accreditation page.

4.4 Review Timeline

Accreditation Standards

5.1 Curriculum Standards

• Programs must cover the Board's published competency frameworks for the relevant credential tier(s).
• Minimum contact hours must meet or exceed the thresholds established for each credential tier.
• Practical experience requirements must be integrated into the program, including supervised practice hours where applicable.
• Assessment methods must be aligned with the content and format of credential examinations.

5.2 Faculty Qualifications

• Instructors must hold relevant professional credentials (ICONIC Board credentials or recognized equivalents).
• Instructors must have a minimum number of years of professional practice experience as published in the Board's faculty standards.
• All teaching faculty must demonstrate ongoing professional development through continuing education or scholarly activity.

5.3 Student Outcomes

• Minimum pass rates on Board credential examinations, as published in the accreditation standards.
• Graduate employment or professional practice rates within 12 months of program completion.
• Student satisfaction metrics, collected through standardized surveys administered at program completion.
• Documented complaint resolution procedures, with records maintained for a minimum of 5 years.

5.4 Institutional Governance

• Clear organizational structure with defined roles and responsibilities.
• Published policies and procedures that are accessible to students, faculty, and the public.
• Financial transparency, including annual financial statements or disclosures.
• A student grievance process that is fair, transparent, and clearly communicated to all enrolled students.

Accreditation Tiers

Provisional Accreditation is granted to institutions that meet all core standards but have not yet established sufficient outcome data for full accreditation. Provisional status includes enhanced reporting requirements and a student enrollment cap.

Full Accreditation is granted to institutions that demonstrate sustained compliance with all accreditation standards and satisfactory student outcomes over a multi-year track record.

Distinguished Accreditation is reserved for institutions that demonstrate exceptional quality across all standards, innovative pedagogy, and outstanding student outcomes. Distinguished institutions are featured prominently in Board directories and marketing materials.

Ongoing Obligations

Accredited institutions must maintain compliance with the following obligations throughout the accreditation term:

• Annual Reporting: Submit annual reports on student outcomes, program changes, faculty updates, and institutional developments by the deadline established by the Board.
• Material Change Notification: Notify the Board within 30 days of any material changes to programs, faculty, governance, or institutional status, including changes in ownership, leadership, or accreditation status with other bodies.
• Cooperation: Cooperate fully with Board monitoring activities, including responding to information requests, facilitating site visits, and providing access to student records (in aggregate, anonymized form).
• Standards Maintenance: Maintain compliance with all accreditation standards throughout the accreditation period. Any decline in standards may trigger a review under Section 10.
• Accreditation Mark Display: Display accreditation status accurately and in accordance with the Board's brand and mark guidelines. Misrepresentation of accreditation status is grounds for immediate suspension.

Fast-Track Graduate Pathway

Graduates of accredited programs may qualify for an expedited credential review process. The Fast-Track Graduate Pathway includes the following benefits:

• Reduced Application Requirements: Graduates may submit a streamlined credential application that references their accredited program transcript in lieu of detailed documentation of individual competencies.
• CE Credit: Coursework completed within accredited programs may be applied toward continuing education (CE) requirements for Board credentials.
• Streamlined Competency Assessment: Graduates may be exempt from certain portfolio or documentation requirements based on the accredited program's demonstrated alignment with Board competency frameworks.

Eligibility for the Fast-Track Pathway is determined at the time of credential application and is subject to the program's current accreditation status. Graduates of programs whose accreditation has lapsed or been revoked are not eligible for fast-track processing.

Fees

All fees are denominated in United States Dollars (USD). The Board publishes the current fee schedule on the accreditation page and provides at least 90 days' notice of any fee changes.

Revocation & Suspension

Failure to maintain accreditation standards may result in the following actions, applied progressively based on the severity and nature of the deficiency:

• Probation: A formal warning with a defined remediation period (typically 6 months). During probation, the Institution must address identified deficiencies and submit evidence of correction.
• Suspension: A temporary removal of accreditation status. The Institution may not enroll new students in the affected program during suspension and must remove public displays of accreditation marks.
• Revocation: Permanent removal of accreditation status. The Institution must cease all use of Board accreditation marks and notify enrolled students within 30 days.

The Board will provide a minimum of 30 days' written notice and an opportunity to cure before imposing suspension or revocation, except in cases of serious violations including fraud, deliberate misrepresentation, or imminent harm to students.

Student Protection: When an Institution's accreditation is suspended or revoked, the Board will work with the Institution and affected students to ensure a reasonable pathway to credential completion, which may include transfer arrangements with other accredited programs.

Renewal

• Renewal applications must be submitted at least 6 months before the expiration of the current accreditation term.
• The renewal application must include an updated self-study and current student outcomes data covering the most recent accreditation period.
• A site visit may be required as part of the renewal process, at the Board's discretion.
• Institutions that submit timely and complete renewal applications will maintain their accreditation status during the review period, even if the review extends beyond the original expiration date.

Intellectual Property

• Accredited institutions are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to display the Board's accreditation mark in accordance with the Board's published brand guidelines.
• The accreditation mark must be removed from all materials, websites, and communications within 30 days of accreditation expiration, suspension, or revocation.
• The Institution retains all intellectual property rights to its curriculum, course materials, teaching methods, and proprietary content. Nothing in this Agreement transfers ownership of institutional IP to the Board.
• The Board retains all rights to its accreditation standards, competency frameworks, evaluation criteria, and related documentation.

Indemnification

The Institution agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the ICONIC Board of Holistic Health, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to:

• The Institution's educational programs, teaching methods, or curriculum content.
• Marketing, advertising, or promotional activities conducted by the Institution, including any misrepresentation of accreditation status.
• Student complaints, grievances, or legal claims that do not arise directly from actions taken by the Board.
• Any breach of this Agreement by the Institution.

Dispute Resolution

Disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the following process:

• Internal Review: The Institution may request an internal review of any Board decision by submitting a written request to the Board's Accreditation Committee within 30 days of the disputed decision.
• Mediation: If the internal review does not resolve the dispute, either party may request mediation through a mutually agreed-upon mediator.
• External Dispute Resolution: If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Board's Terms of Service.

The Institution agrees to exhaust the internal review process before initiating external dispute resolution.

Contact

For questions about accreditation, this Agreement, or to begin the application process, please contact the Board through any of the following channels:

• Email: accreditation@iconicboard.health
• Accreditation Portal: /accreditation
• Support: /support