Canberra Accord
The Canberra Accord consists of signatories whose accreditation and validation systems are considered substantially equivalent.
The Accord was signed and ratified in Canberra, Australia, on April 9, 2008. It was agreed that effective January 1, 2010, professional degrees in architecture covered by their accreditation/validation systems are considered substantially equivalent and eligible for mobility among the signatories’ systems. Degrees, or qualifications, awarded prior to 1 January 2010 are not included in this agreement.
At that meeting, the NAAB was selected to serve as the secretariat for the Accord and it is still assuming that role.
Quoting from the Accord:
“Having exchanged information on, and examined their respective criteria and procedures for accrediting/validating academic qualifications in architecture, the signatories have concluded that their systems are substantially equivalent. Through the Canberra Accord…….the signatories recognize the substantial equivalence of their systems in terms of accrediting/validating the academic requirements for the practice of architecture at the professional level.
“This being the case, academic qualifications in architecture accredited/validated by one of the signatories should be accepted as having substantial equivalency and recommended for recognition by all signatories, subject to additional requirements imposed by local regulations.
“It is anticipated that the Accord will facilitate international mobility of graduates in architecture and contribute to improving the quality of architectural education through benchmarking.
‘Substantial equivalency’ is defined as follows:
“The term ‘substantial equivalency’ identifies a program/me as comparable in educational outcomes in all significant aspects and indicates that it provides an educational experience meeting acceptable standards, even though such a program/me may differ in format or method of delivery. Substantial equivalency does not mean accreditation or validation.”
Canberra Accord Graduates
In response to the implementation of the graduates’ mobility agreement, Canberra Accord graduates since January 1, 2010, are eligible for the CACB Academic Certification and they can apply through the online system under the following mode of certification: graduated in architecture from a degree or diploma not accredited by CACB from a foreign country (Except USA) or from one of the Canberra Accord Signatories since January 1, 2010. The Assessment fees and process are adapted accordingly.
The CACB accredited program’s graduates since January 1, 2010 are also eligible to apply to the Signatories Programs equivalent to CACB Academic Certification Progam within the graduates’ mobility agreement.
International
The CACB strives to play an effective role internationally in advocating for educational quality assurance standards in relation to architectural accreditation and academic certification.
Given the global character and context of the practice and profession of architecture as well as the multiplication of mutual and multilateral agreements, the CACB is particularly interested in the mobility of students and graduates in architecture and in the quality of their professional education.
Canadian students and graduates study abroad and International students and graduates are interested in Canadian Architectural Programs Degree as well as becoming registered architects in Canada,
The CACB is seeking collaboration with its global partners to maintain and develop robust international architectural accreditation/validation systems which will allow and encourage mobility en exchanges in both architectural education and practice. To that extent:
⦁ the CACB has put in place, through its Academic Certification and Broadly Experienced Architects Programs, processes to assess the academic experience of international graduates and professionals who are interested in practicing architecture in Canada; and
⦁ the CACB became, in 2008, one of the signatories of the Canberra Accord, a multi-lateral agreement among quality assurance agencies in architectural education.
– If you are an international graduate in architecture seeking registration/licensure in Canada, click here.
– If you are interested in architectural studies in Canada, click here .
What is the benefit of applying for CACB Academic Certification as a graduating from Canberra Accord Signatories
Where can I find if my degree is eligible to be assessed under Canberra Accord Process?
As a Canadian Graduate from an accredited Program, will my degree be accepted/recognized by Canberra Accord Signatories for their Assessment Processes towards Internship and licensure?
As an International graduate from a Canadian Program, will my degree be accepted/recognized by my country of origin validation accreditation system if they are Canberra Accord Signatory?
Would CACB be interested in helping our organization to develop an Accreditation System?
What are the conditions to become a Canberra Accord signatory?
Canberra Accord
Canberra Accord
The Canberra Accord consists of signatories whose accreditation and validation systems are considered substantially equivalent.
The Accord was signed and ratified in Canberra, Australia, on April 9, 2008. It was agreed that effective January 1, 2010, professional degrees in architecture covered by their accreditation/validation systems are considered substantially equivalent and eligible for mobility among the signatories’ systems. Degrees, or qualifications, awarded prior to 1 January 2010 are not included in this agreement.
At that meeting, the NAAB was selected to serve as the secretariat for the Accord and it is still assuming that role.
Quoting from the Accord:
“Having exchanged information on, and examined their respective criteria and procedures for accrediting/validating academic qualifications in architecture, the signatories have concluded that their systems are substantially equivalent. Through the Canberra Accord…….the signatories recognize the substantial equivalence of their systems in terms of accrediting/validating the academic requirements for the practice of architecture at the professional level.
“This being the case, academic qualifications in architecture accredited/validated by one of the signatories should be accepted as having substantial equivalency and recommended for recognition by all signatories, subject to additional requirements imposed by local regulations.
“It is anticipated that the Accord will facilitate international mobility of graduates in architecture and contribute to improving the quality of architectural education through benchmarking.
‘Substantial equivalency’ is defined as follows:
“The term ‘substantial equivalency’ identifies a program/me as comparable in educational outcomes in all significant aspects, and indicates that it provides an educational experience meeting acceptable standards, even though such a program/me may differ in format or method of delivery. Substantial equivalency is not accreditation or validation.”
International
International
The CACB strives to play an effective role internationally in advocating for educational quality assurance standards in relation to architectural accreditation and academic certification.
Given the global character and context of the practice and profession of architecture as well as the multiplication of mutual and multilateral agreements, the CACB is particularly interested in the mobility of students and graduates in architecture and in the quality of their professional education.
Canadian students and graduates study abroad and International students and graduates are interested in Canadian Architectural Programs Degree as well as becoming registered architects in Canada,
The CACB is seeking collaboration with its global partners to maintain and develop robust international architectural accreditation/validation systems which will allow and encourage mobility en exchanges in both architectural education and practice. To that extent:
⦁ the CACB has put in place, through its Academic Certification and Broadly Experienced Architects Programs, processes to assess the academic experience of international graduates and professionals who are interested in practicing architecture in Canada; and
⦁ the CACB became, in 2008, one of the signatories of the Canberra Accord, a multi-lateral agreement among quality assurance agencies in architectural education.
If you are an international graduate in architecture seeking registration/licensure in Canada, you may consider the following pathways.
If you are interested in architectural studies in Canada, you may consider the following link: http://www.canberraaccord.org/
FAQ
What is the benefit of applying for CACB Academic Certification as a graduating from Canberra Accord Signatories
Where can I find if my degree is eligible to be assessed under Canberra Accord Process?
As a Canadian Graduate from an accredited Program, will my degree be accepted/recognized by Canberra Accord Signatories for their Assessment Processes towards Internship and licensure?
As an International graduate from a Canadian Program, will my degree be accepted/recognized by my country of origin validation accreditation system if they are Canberra Accord Signatory?
Would CACB be interested in helping our organization to develop an Accreditation System?
What are the conditions to become a Canberra Accord signatory?
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