Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Note: ICOSA operates under the International Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF). For detailed framework privacy policies, please consult our data governance office.

The International Council of School Accreditation (ICOSA) is committed to protecting the privacy and integrity of the educational institutions, educators, and stakeholders within our ecosystem. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information gathered through our accreditation portal.

1. Information We Collect

  • Institutional Profile: Name, contact details, leadership information.
  • Evaluation Data: Metrics related to the Six Core Parameters (academic results, infrastructure, etc).
  • Digital Credentials: Secure School IDs and Passwords.
  • Pedagogical Artifacts: Curriculum designs and evidence of innovation.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Accreditation Assessment: Calculating scores through our dual-assessment framework.
  • Peer-Driven Dialogue: Providing context for evaluators.
  • Benchmarking: Generating anonymized global relevance reports.
  • Recognition: Identifying candidates for ICOSA Awards.

3. Data Security and Storage

  • Encryption: All submissions are encrypted during transit and at rest.
  • Access Control: Restricted to authorized ICOSA evaluators and IIRF analysts.
  • Credential Integrity: Utilizing industry-standard protocols to prevent unauthorized access.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Public Recognition

Only final accreditation status and honors are made public.

Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade institutional data to third-party marketers.

5. Institutional Rights

Registered schools have the right to request an audit trail of data access, update information prior to final submission, and withdraw from the accreditation process subject to participation terms.

Contact Data Governance

For inquiries regarding data protection, please contact our Headquarters in New Delhi.

legal@icosa-accreditation.org