Accredited

What is Accreditation?

Accreditation differentiates schools that uphold the academic standards established at the local, national, and international level from those that do not. Such accreditation standards are consistent across all peer institutions.  This consistency is what provides the confidence that allows colleges and universities to recognize our students and graduates.  In fact, year after year Bridgeway Academy graduates are accepted to some of the most selective universities in the U.S.

Accreditation is an ongoing process in which we assess the needs of our students and families, set developmental and educational goals, establish a clear vision and mission that benefits our students, and continuously monitor our progress. Accreditation means consistent evaluation of our students, our successes and our shortcomings as well as a plan for improvement.

Before granting accreditation, accrediting bodies visit the school for an intense two to three days to evaluate all aspects of the program and to ensure that the school meets the standards necessary to become an accredited institution.

Why does Accreditation Matter?

Students and graduates who enroll in an accredited school like Bridgeway Academy are guaranteed to be recognized by schools, colleges and universities across the country and around the world. It means that Bridgeway Academy students and graduates are able to achieve their educational and personal goals.

Working with an accredited school means that students can transfer back into schools at the equivalent grade level, graduates can transition easily into colleges and universities, and career bound students are able to enter the workforce with a recognized high school diploma.

Accreditation also allows our students to take advantage of NCAA funding and other scholarships reserved for students attending an accredited school

Bridgeway Academy – An Accredited Institution

Bridgeway Academy is a fully accredited Pre-K to 12th grade homeschool academy enrolling students from all across the United States and around the world. Our accreditation proves that all of our homeschool programs uphold the highest academic standards.

In fact, 82% of our students have gone on to attend college, far exceeding the national average. And our homeschooled students entering directly into the work force carry a real high school diploma with them.

Our accreditation credentials include:

State Level:

- Pennsylvania Department of Education – Pennsylvania has very strict standards for homeschools, and by exceeding those standards year after year, a Bridgeway education is recognized in all other states and abroad.
- Pennsylvania Department of Private Licensed Schools

Regional Level:

- Southern States Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS CASI) – SACS CASI is an accreditation division of AvancED, ensuring southern U.S. schools meet the criteria for excellence. SACS CASI schools share a unified, clear and powerful accreditation process designed continuously improve education.

National Level:

- National Association of Private Schools (NAPS) – NAPS is an independent educational agency founded for the purpose of recognizing educational excellence in the private, nontraditional educational environment. If you decide to enroll in private school after being enrolled with Bridgeway, you can feel confident knowing your student will make a seamless transition.

International Level:

- AdvancED – AdvancED creates the world’s largest education community, representing 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 65 countries worldwide, educating 15 million students.