CEAC accreditation will never be viewed as a test of doctrine. All applicants are granted Candidate Status and each teacher is granted a Candidate Status certification as a teacher. The candidate status is good for six months. By the beginning of the sixth month there must be an on-site visit by a representative of CEAC for full accreditation. In the fifth or sixth month an on-site visit is required so that full accreditation can be in place for the sixth month and the balance of the year.
Full accreditation is for eight years but renewable annually.
At the end of the on-site review and inspection, the balance of the accreditation fee is due. The application fee will still be required. An on site visit may be waived if there has been an on site review by another agency within the past five years. Prior accredited schools will not be required to go through the Candidate Status but will be granted Full Accreditation Status upon acceptance. If prior accredited, a copy of the Accreditation Report must be submitted with the application.