Choose the Right Program for Your School
ICOSA offers two distinct accreditation certificates - each with its own evaluation methodology, scoring system, and recognition tier.
ICOSA School
Accreditation
Comprehensive dual-assessment accreditation combining ICOSA expert evaluation with school self-assessment, scored on a 5-point scale.
Dual evaluation: ICOSA Expert + School Self-Assessment
14 parameters, 600 marks each, normalised to 5.0 scale
Grade: B+ (Foundational) → A++ (Excellence)
7-day turnaround, 1–3 year certificate validity
AI-Enabled School
Readiness
Dedicated AI readiness accreditation measuring a school's preparedness across 6 AI dimensions with a weighted ICOSA AI Index score.
48 AI-focused questions across 6 dimensions
100 Marks total → Normalised to /5.0 scale
AI Enabled certification (score ≥ 2.5/5)
30-day assessment window + 10-day evaluation
ICOSA Process
Four clear steps from registration to certification.
Register & Pay
~10 minutesFill out the online registration form with school details
Select your accreditation level (Primary / Secondary / Sr. Secondary / Full School)
Make a secure payment via Razorpay or PayU
Receive login credentials via email instantly
Complete Dual Evaluation
2–4 hoursICOSA Expert Evaluation: independent evaluation by ICOSA assessors
School Self-Assessment: school completes its own comprehensive self-evaluation
Dual evaluation: ICOSA expert evaluation + school self-assessment
Both scored on a 5-point scale - final score is the average
Auto-save every 2 minutes - complete in multiple sessions
Expert Panel Review
~5 working daysPanel of educationists and domain experts reviews both assessments
Cross-referencing evaluation and self-assessment for accuracy
Score compilation across all evaluation dimensions
Plan level determination based on averaged 5-point score (A++ to B+)
Get Certified
~7 working days totalDigital certificate (PDF) with QR code for instant verification
Listing in the ICOSA Directory of Accredited Schools
1–3 year validity with simplified renewal process
AI Readiness Process
Four steps from registration to your AI Readiness Certificate - with a 30-day assessment window.
Register & Pay
~10 minutesComplete the online registration with school details
One single comprehensive AI assessment plan
Payment confirmed instantly via Razorpay / PayU
30-day assessment window starts immediately on payment
Complete AI Readiness Assessment
Within 30 days48 evidence-based questions across 6 dimensions
Upload supporting artifacts for evidence-based questions
Auto-save drafts - complete in multiple sessions
Countdown timer visible on your dashboard
Expert Evaluation
10 working daysPanel reviews your 48-question assessment responses
Validates uploaded artifacts and evidence
Calculates weighted ICOSA AI Readiness Index (0–100)
Determines AI Enabled status (score ≥ 2.5/5)
Get Certified
~12 working days totalAI-Enabled School Readiness Certificate (PDF + QR)
ICOSA Index on certificate
Listing in ICOSA AI-Ready Schools Directory
1-year validity
The Dual-Assessment Approach
Two parallel evaluations ensure comprehensive, unbiased quality assessment.
ICOSA Expert Evaluation
An independent evaluation administered by ICOSA-trained assessors. Ensures objectivity and consistency across all schools.
- Expert-driven evaluation criteria
- Standardized scoring methodology
- Cross-verification with school data
- Independent quality benchmarking
School Self-Assessment
Schools complete their own comprehensive self-evaluation, providing institutional perspective and evidence of quality practices.
- Self-reflection on institutional strengths
- Documentation and evidence submission
- Stakeholder input (teachers, parents)
- Areas for improvement identification