Two Programs, One Standard
ICOSA certifies schools through two independent tracks — a comprehensive accreditation and a dedicated AI Readiness program.
Part 1 of 2
ICOSA Expert Assessment
Administered by ICOSA assessors · 6 parameters
Part 2 of 2
School Self-Assessment
School-completed · 8 dimensions · 120 questions
ICOSA Expert Evaluation
An independent evaluation by ICOSA-trained assessors. Schools are scored across 6 parameters, each worth 100 marks (600 total), normalised to a 5-point scale.
Academic Performance
100 MarksTeacher & Teaching Competence
100 MarksTeaching, Learning Resources & Pedagogy
100 MarksSports (Infrastructure & Competence)
100 Marks21st Century Skilling & Futuristic Learning
100 MarksInnovative and Futuristic Curriculum
100 MarksGovernance
15 Qs · 75 MarksSchool Leadership & Key Stakeholders
15 Qs · 75 MarksCommunity Involvement & Practice Initiative
15 Qs · 75 MarksCo-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Activities
15 Qs · 75 MarksStudents Counselling & Guiding Services
15 Qs · 75 MarksEthical & Inclusive Education
15 Qs · 75 MarksInfrastructure & Resources
15 Qs · 75 MarksStaff Well-being & Welfare
15 Qs · 75 MarksHow Both Assessments Come Together
Both scores are normalised to 5.0. The final grade is the average of both.
Expert Evaluation
Assessors score 6 parameters (600 marks) → normalised to 5-pt ICOSA Score.
Self-Assessment
School answers 120 questions across 8 dimensions (600 marks) → 5-pt Self Score.
Final = Average
(ICOSA Score + Self Score) ÷ 2 → determines grade A++ to B+.
Accreditation Scale
Final level based on the averaged 5-point score from both assessments.
Foundational
2.0 – 2.50
Standard
2.51 – 3.00
Advanced
3.01 – 3.50
Excellence
3.51 – 5.0