COUNCIL OF ISLAMIC SCHOOLS IN
NORTH AMERICA (CISNA)
CISNA is the largest and only Islamic accreditation organization of Islamic schools in the world. CISNA currently has an accreditation partnership with AdvancED/Cognia and a working agreement with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). CISNA is recognized by the New York State Department of Education (the largest in the U.S.) as an accrediting agency. CISNA Accreditation provides a means to review and evaluate all aspects of a school’s program with an Islamic lens.CISNA advocates for Islamic schools, provides accreditation services, professional development, and resources to ensure institutional effectiveness that leads to student success.