Accreditation is a means of assuring the public that an institution meets accepted standards of quality and integrity. It developed in the United States early in the 20th century and has continued to be one of the cornerstones of America's unparalleled achievement in higher educational quality and diversity. In many ways, the American system of higher education is the envy of the world.

An accredited institution is one that:

Has a clear and distinctive purpose widely understood and embraced throughout the institution;

Has ascertainable goals deriving from the purpose;

Has resources (students, faculty, learning resources, facilities, finances) adequate to assure that goals may continue to be achieved;

Employs processes which ensure integrity and efficiency;

Engages in continuous assessment, planning, and intentional resource allocation toward improvement;

Substantially meets accrediting standards.

(An unaccredited institution is not necessarily substandard or bogus. There are indeed worthy and worthwhile institutions which have for one reason or another chosen not to seek accreditation.)

The Wise School of Ministry is one of more than 200 schools worldwide which are accredited by Accrediting Commission International of Beebe, Arkansas.