Fairmont Newsroom

Fairmont International Academy Receives WASC Accreditation

May 2009

Anaheim, CA, May 26, 2009 - Fairmont International Academy (FIA) has recently received official word that it has achieved full initial accreditation as a Supplementary Educational Program for three years by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This is the maximum accreditation the program could earn as a first time candidate.

"This is an exciting step for Fairmont International Academy and one that further distinguishes our unique program," said FIA Director John Barrier. "We are grateful for the support and commendations of the visiting committee and very honored to be recognized as a WASC accredited program."

Last fall, FIA applied for candidacy for accreditation by WASC.  After submitting a program report, FIA was visited in February by Dr. George Bronson, Associative Executive Director of WASC, and Mr. David Greery Head of the California Academy of Performing Arts. The visiting team noted the strength of FIA's instructional program and commented very positively on teachers' strengths as they visited classrooms.

Fairmont International Academy is a unique one-year program that serves as a bridge between academic programs throughout the world and college preparatory high schools within the United States.  FIA provides international students with a concentrated academic and cultural experience specifically designed to advance their scholastic and professional careers.

Students benefit by mastering the English language through intensive English and literary curriculum integrated with mathematics, American culture electives and physical education.  Additionally, students gain the study skills, vocabulary base and cultural understanding necessary to succeed in the American high school environment.