Become an ASI Accredited School

Recognition for Quality and Safety:

• Displaying the ASI Accredited Logo. Highlighting commitment to quality and safety, showcasing the ASI logo strengthens trust and enhances credibility. Additionally, you'll receive an annual certificate as a mark of recognition. 

  

• ASI Excellence Certificates and Badges recognise schools for their commitment to maintaining high standards, awarded at key milestones based on the duration of their ASI accreditation.
  Bronze Level: 2 years
  Silver Level: 5 years
  Gold Level: 10 years
  Platinum Level: 15 years
  

Marketing Support:
Let us help you reach a global audience! 

• ASI Worldwide Map: Accredited schools are displayed on the ASI worldwide map, making it easy for customers globally to locate and connect with your school. Online enquiry form is included. See map
  
  

• Content Creation: As an accredited school, you’ll enjoy the added benefit of having your content and articles created and posted by ASI. This helps spread the word about your school while saving you time and effort. Posts also include your school’s name and direct links to your social media platforms.

Operational and Safety Documents:  
Are essential to ensure the well-being of participants, staff, and the general public, while maintaining regulatory compliance.
ASI offers an extensive range of operational and safety documents ready for use. Save time and access everything you need in one place via the ASI member login.
ASI documents include: Operating procedures manuals, WHS manuals, safety and environment risk management plans, emergency response plans, standards forms, student and rental waivers, incident reporting, safety checklists and more.

Annual Audit:
Accredited schools undergo an annual audit to self-assess internal operations, ensuring compliance with ASI's safety and general insurance requirements. ASI actively assists schools throughout this process, offering guidance and support.  In the event of an incident, having the correct paperwork in place is essential for ensuring swift and effective management, as well as meeting legal and insurance obligations.

Ready-to-Use Programs:
Schools can deliver ASI's Wise Learn to  programs, which are pre-designed to enhance profitability and streamline lesson planning.

Surf Schools: Surf Wise
SUP Schools: SUP Wise
Bodyboard Schools: Bodyboard Wise

Networking Opportunities:
Join a global community of schools and instructors, participate in events like the ASI Air Retreats, and share insights with peers in the industry.

Insurance Benefits:
In some regions, ASI offers access to great-value insurance tailored for schools.

Instructor Recruitment:
Advertise job openings within ASI's worldwide network, attracting qualified instructors.

Global Standards:
ASI accreditation allows schools to align with international standards, enabling instructors and schools to operate worldwide.

Dedicated Support:
ASI serves as a valuable sounding board for schools, offering guidance and feedback tailored to the unique challenges schools face. This support helps ASI-accredited schools make informed decisions, overcome obstacles, and thrive in their operations.

ASI Training Course Discounts:
ASI schools benefit from reduced fees on select ASI training courses. Additionally, loyalty discounts are applied, with a 5% discount in year 3 and a 10% discount in year 5.

Application Form

Apply here: APPLICATION form

Fees

• Australia. Australian Dollars. Set up fee: AUD $150. Annual fee: AUD $690

• Asia. Australian Dollars. Set up fee: AUD $150. Annual fee: AUD $690

• Europe. Euro Set up fee:  €100. Annual fee:  €450  

• Middle East. USD$. Set up fee:  $100.  Annual fee:  $470 

• UK. GBP. Set up fee:  £80.  Annual fee:  £ 380  

• USA-America's. USD$. Set up fee:  $100.  Annual fee:  $470  

Set-up Fee 
Is a once only fee for new schools. 

Dual Sports
Do you offer two sports, such as SUP, surfing, or bodyboarding? The additional sport is available at half the regular fee.

Enquiry
I am interested in being an ASI accredited school. ENQUIRE Here

The term 'ASI School' covers all instructors delivering services to the public—whether they are paid or voluntary, operate as a mobile school or fixed school with premises, work solo, or manage a team of staff.

If you run your own business, whether independently or with employees, you qualify as a 'school' under this designation.

This opportunity is available to ASI Accredited Instructors.

Not an ASI instructor? You can transfer your current non ASI instructor qualifications and ASI Accredited school application, at the same time. Take advantage of ASI's special instructor transfer fees.

ASI developed the School Accreditation Scheme to ensure that ASI Accredited schools operate safely and uphold the highest international industry standards. These guidelines provide clear standards to ensure activities are safe and appropriate to students' skills and abilities.

ASI schools adhere to these standards to maintain quality, safety, and credibility.

As part of the Accreditation Scheme, ASI Accredited schools must meet specific criteria to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and documentation requirements.

ASI schools also have access to all necessary forms and documents to help them meet these standards effectively.

Risk Management and Safety
Maintain comprehensive procedures, including standard operations, risk management for activities and locations, workplace health and safety, emergency response, environmental impact plans, suitable waiver forms.

Customer Service
Establish processes for refunds, complaints, and feedback. 

Business
Abide by the Code of Conduct for ASI Accredited Schools.
Follow ethical marketing standards. 
Hold relevant insurance, if applicable for the country.   
Adhere to relevant government laws, regulations and licencing requirements

Activities - ASI Operational & Safety Standards
Comply with ASI operational and safety standards (training, lessons, rentals, etc)

• Surf School

• SUP School

• Bodyboarding School

Abide by the ASI student-to-instructor ratios. 
Provide safe, quality equipment, suitable for students' skill level and location. 
Conduct activities only in safe, suitable locations with appropriate conditions.
Ensure non-discrimination against any group or individuals.
Implement child-friendly practices. 

Instructors
Hold valid ASI instructor certification. 
Hold current first aid and rescue certifications. 
Obtain working with child protection clearances, if relevant to the country.  Read more.
For surf schools, the owner must have at least ASI Level 2 Surfing Instructor certification (or ASI Level 1 with equivalent experience and skills).