Canadian Education Quality Assessment Council
Canadian Education Quality Assessment Council
Canadian Education Quality Assessment Council

Accreditation Steps

CEQAC’s accreditation process for new applicants is designed to guide non-institutional education providers through a structured, transparent pathway toward recognition. The process consists of three key phases:

  • Phase 1. Minimum Eligibility Requirements
    Providers begin by identifying a designated lead contact—typically the program director, founder, or operations lead— and confirming they meet all minimum eligibility criteria.
  • Phase 2. Readiness Self-Assessment
    Applicants complete a Readiness Assessment, which consists of a self-evaluation against CEQAC’s accreditation standards.
  • Phase 3. Full Accreditation Review
    CEQAC conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the provider, including a documentation review and site visit (virtual or in-person interviews, as applicable).

Fee Schedule

This section outlines the fees associated with CEQAC accreditation and related services. Fees are designed to support the cost of quality assurance, administrative operations, and regulatory oversight while remaining fair and proportionate to provider size and activity. The schedule includes application and annual fees based on provider scale, as well as charges for specific reviews, extensions, investigations, and appeals. Where possible, CEQAC offers flexibility—for example, by waiving or reducing fees in cases of proactive communication or self-reporting. All fees are reviewed periodically to ensure transparency, accessibility, and alignment with sector needs.

Application Fee (initial and renewal): $2,500 base + $1,000 per program

Provider Size

Criteria

Annual Fee

Small

– 1–100 learners OR
– Under $250,000 in annual revenue OR
– Under $500 cost/learner

$750

Medium

– 101–500 learners OR
– $250,000–$1M in annual revenue OR
– Between $500–$2,000 cost/learner

$1,500

Large

– 501+ learners OR
– Over $1M in annual revenue OR
– Over $2,000 cost/learner

$2,000