In May 2022, Ichen Art Academy became the first K-12 art institute in the San Francisco Bay Area to receive WASC accreditation as a Supplementary Education Program (SEP). This recognition, combined with our College Board authorization for AP Studio Art courses, validates our curriculum quality and ensures our coursework meets rigorous educational standards.

What WASC Accreditation Means for Your Family

Official Transcripts for AP Art Students
Students enrolled in our accredited AP Art courses (Drawing, 2D Design, 3D Design) receive official transcripts documenting their coursework, AP Studio Art grades, and 10 credits. These transcripts and credits are recognized and accepted by schools, colleges, and universities across the United States.
College Board-Authorized AP Art Courses
Our AP Studio Art program is fully authorized by the College Board and meets rigorous standards. Students can earn college credit with qualifying AP exam scores—and IAA students score 5 at five times the national average, with 100+ scored 5 since 2014.
Quality Curriculum Assurance
As the Bay Area's first K-12 art institute to achieve WASC Supplementary Education Program accreditation, our entire K-12 curriculum has been independently verified to meet comprehensive standards for instruction quality, student assessment, educational resources, and institutional accountability.

Beyond Institutional Standards: Our Track Record

While accreditation confirms our institutional quality, our results prove our educational excellence:
  • 100+ scored 5 on AP Studio Art exams since 2014 (five times the national average)
  • 12 Harvard and Stanford acceptances (all non-art majors using supplemental portfolios)
  • 14 ArtCenter Entertainment Design Concept Art acceptances since 2020, 7 in 2025 alone
  • National Gold Medal Portfolio winner (1 of 8 nationally, California's only recipient in 2025)
  • 60+ top-30 university placements across all majors
Accreditation validates our standards. Results prove our approach works.
Ichen Art Academy is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a recognition of the high quality of our educational programs.
Ichen Art Academy is authorized by the College Board to offer the following accredited AP Art courses:
AP Drawing
AP 2D Art & Design
AP 3D Art & Design 

Interested in joining Ichen Art Academy?

Please fill out an Online Information Form to request a free trial. High school students may also request a free consultation.