The ISA is an accreditation scheme run by the British Council for the Department for Children, Schools and Families in the UK. There is no fee and the ISA is open to all schools (nursery to sixth form) throughout India. The scheme recognises good practice in adding an international dimension to the school curriculum.

 

Indian schools that successfully attain the Full ISA Award are accredited for three years. During this time they will be able to use the British Council ISA for purposes of publicity and promotion of the school. The schools aspiring to the ISA are given advice and guidance by the British Council in planning, executing and recording international activity in the school.

 

The schools produce a portfolio of evidence showcasing the range of their international activity throughout the school year. Schools in India interested in support or guidance should contact the British Council India Team (see below).

The full accreditation process takes around 12 months to complete. The scheme has accredited about 670 schools in the UK since the initial pilot project in 1998.

 

The first five qualifying Indian Schools were presented their awards by Mr David Miliband, Minister of State for School Standards, UK at a ceremony at the British Council, Delhi. An additional 14 schools across India were accredited for the session 2004-05 and 29 schools are currently working towards the 2005-06 International School Award.