FAQ
Frequently asked questions
It is independent assurance that a K–12 school uses artificial intelligence safely, ethically and effectively. Schools are evaluated against the Certiva Standard — six domains, judged on evidence and verified on site — and, if they meet it, may display the “Certiva AI-Ready” mark.
Certified describes a person: a teacher or leader who has earned a Certiva certificate. Accredited describes a school that has met the whole-school AI-Ready Standard. Educator certification is one of the things a school evidences on the path to accreditation.
The Standard and competency frameworks are aligned with the UNESCO AI Competency Framework, the ISTE Standards for Educators & Leaders, the OECD AI Principles, and the education provisions of the EU AI Act — applied as a complement to national regulation, not a replacement for it.
Any K–12 school — independent, international, public or part of a network — seeking independent assurance that it uses AI well. Accreditation is criterion-referenced, so schools are judged against fixed criteria rather than against one another.
The journey runs across six phases — application, self-assessment, evidence review, an on-site visit, decision, and ongoing monitoring — typically over several months. Accreditation is then awarded for five years, subject to annual monitoring.
Certification is priced per seat and curriculum licences per school per year; accreditation is scaled by school size across a five-year cycle. Because scope varies, we confirm figures in a tailored proposal — just request one.
Every Certiva credential — school accreditation or educator certificate — carries a unique number and QR code. Anyone can confirm its authenticity and status on our public verification portal.
No — student AI literacy is optional but strongly encouraged, and it directly strengthens Domain 6 of the Standard. Schools license the curriculum and students earn progressive badges (AI Explorer, AI Citizen, AI Innovator).