New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE)

Accreditation of Overseas Institutions

Overseas institutions interested in exploring U.S. regional accreditation should work closely with Commission staff, who will provide all necessary guidance. 

An institution must first meet the Requirements of Affiliation for Free-Standing Institutions Abroad. Further details are available in Becoming Accredited: A Guide to Eligiblity, Candidacy, and Initial Accreditation for Free-Standing Institutions Abroad.