ISAR recognizes six different kinds of Astrology Schools that can prepare students to pass the ISAR written Competency Exam, for ISAR Certification, as follows:
- Regular Full Standard School
- Regular Elective Standard School
- Correspondence Full Standard School
- Correspondence Elective Standard School
- Regular and Correspondence Full Standard School
- Regular and Correspondence Elective Standard School
In order to certify an Astrological School that can prepare students to pass the ISAR written Competency Exam, as part of its certification program for its members, ISAR requirs the following three things:
- A formal application form must be filled out in order to be considered a School that prepares students to pass the ISAR written Competency Exam
- School Curriculum
- ISAR officer(s) will visit the School and determine if the School fulfills all the necessary standards for this association with ISAR
Formal application
Formal application of the School provides ISAR with all the basic information of the type of the School. This is the first step and starting point for a relationship between the School and the ISAR certification process.
School Curriculum
School Curriculum is the core of the School and the essential part by which ISAR makes an association with the School, as one that prepares its students in subjects that are part of the ISAR Competency Exam.
In the School’s Curriculum it should be written how long it takes the student to complete their studies in the School, in years or School hours (If there are different levels of education, then all of them should be explained).
- In order to be accepted as Regular Full Standard School – in the Curriculum, it should be clearly stated that
A. School offers courses in the 4 basic core areas of astrological studies:
- General overview of Astrology (History of Astrology, basic Astronomy, basic Astrological calculations, symbolism computer skills, familiarity with various Astrological Tables...)
- Natal chart interpretation, including specific areas of focus
- Forecasting Skills
- Synastry and relationships
B. At least 500 hours of studies
The number of hours should be indicated for each School subject, so that total is not less than 500 hours.
C. At least three Elective Courses, with a minimum of 20 hours of study for each course
In the School Curriculum, it should be stated the kind of certificates and diplomas the School offers and under what conditions: i.e. What are the necessary requirements in to receive a certain diploma or certificate.
- In order to be accepted as Correspondence Full Standard School – in the Curriculum it should be clear that:
- „A“ and „C“ the same as for 1 (Regular Full Standard School) but for „B“ (at least 500 hours of studies) depends of correspondence type of the School. Correspondence School can be organized by:
1. Written lectures
In case of Correspondence School sending lectures in a written format, Correspondence Full Standard School must have at least 170 lectures with no less than 20.000 characters with spaces per lecture (approximately 10 pages).
2. Audio lectures
In that case, the School has to have prepared audio material with at least 500 hours of studies.
3. Video lectures
In case of video lecturing, the School must have prepared video material with at least 500 hours of studies.
- In order to be accepted as Regular Elective Standard School – the Curriculum should clearly state that:
- School teaches some of the 22 elective courses which are listed in „ISAR Certification Program“.
- That one elective course has at least 20 hours of study.
Elective School can be certified for more than just one elective course if all of them fulfill ISAR standards.
- In order to be accepted as Correspondence Elective Standard School – the Curriculum should clearly state that:
School teaches some of the 22 elective courses which are listed in „ISAR Certification Program“.
- That one elective course has at least 20 hours of study.
Correspondence School can be organized by:
- Written lectures
In the case of a Correspondence School sending lectures in a written format, Correspondence Elective Standard School must be consist of at least 10 lectures per elective course with no less than 20.000 characters with spaces per lecture (approximately 10 pages).
- Audio lectures
In that instance, the School must have prepared audio material with at least 20 hours of studies.
- Video lectures
In the case of video lecturing, the School must have prepared video material with at least 20 hours of studies.
- In order to be accepted as Regular and Correspondence Full Standard School – the Curriculum should clearly state that:
School fulfills all conditions under 1 and 2 (Regular Full Standard School and Correspondence Full Standard School)
- In order to be accepted as Regular and Correspondence Elective Standard School – in the Curriculum it should be clear that:
School fulfills all conditions under 3 and 4 (Regular Elective ISAR Standard School and Correspondence Elective ISAR Standard School)
Visiting the School
Once the formal application and curriculum have been accepted by ISAR in recognition of a regular School, ISAR will send a special team of two or three representatives to the School to confirm conditions as stated in the application and curriculum.
Within a period of 3 days after the visit from the ISAR team, its opinion will be forwarded to both the ISAR Board and the School. If the School is accepted, ISAR will send a School Certificate indicating that the School fulfills ISAR standards, and the School will then receive all the benefits that go with such recognition.
If the School is not at first accepted, the team can give suggestions as to how the School can improve its standards.
Food and accommodation expenses for ISAR team during the 3 day visit are covered by the School and travel expenses are covered by ISAR.
Once a school has been recognized by ISAR standards
ISAR recognized Astrological Schools as Regular Full Standard School, Regular Elective Standard School, Correspondence Full Standard School, Correspondence Elective Standard School, Regular and Correspondence Full Standard School Regular and Correspondence Elective Standard School.
Each school is required to send their School reports once a year to the Chair of International Council.
A Certificate granted to a school is valid as long as that School sends in a yearly report to the Council, and every third year a check may be required by ISAR in order to continue Certificate recognition.
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