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1. Name of School/Academy*

2. Year Founded*

3. Nature of School/Academy*

4. Founder/Chair/Owner/Principal On behalf of the parties in point 1

5. Mission & Educational Philosophy

Please provide a brief statement (300–500 words) describing:

The purpose of your school
Your approach to astrology
Your educational philosophy
The tradition(s) or methodology you teach

This helps APAI understand the orientation of the programme.*

6. Areas of Astrology Taught

If you have further information, please detail below:

7. Academic Responsibility & Accountability

Who makes final decisions regarding curriculum content?*

Who is responsible for maintaining academic standards?*

Who handles student complaints or disputes?*

Is there a written complaints procedure? Yes No

8. Professional Qualification History

In which year was your first professional qualification awarded?*

How many qualifications have been awarded in total?*

Approximately how many active graduates currently hold the qualification?*

What post-nominal letters (if any) are used by graduates?

Section 2: Curriculum

Qualification Title* Full title of the qualification being submitted for accreditation

Level of Qualification* Please indicate:

3. Mode of Delivery Please select all that apply:

In-person classroom teaching Live online teaching Pre-recorded online modules Hybrid (combination of formats)

If online, primary platform used

4. Course Duration Average time to complete*

5. Instructional Hours

Please provide approximate totals:

Total instructional contact hours (live teaching)*

Estimated self-study hours*

Total supervised practical hours/group study sessions (if applicable)

If applicable, please specify minimum attendance requirements.

6. Curriculum Overview

Provide a structured outline of the curriculum, including major modules or stages.

History & Foundations of Astrology
Astronomy for Astrologers
Chart Construction & Calculations
Core Interpretative Techniques
Predictive Techniques

📄 Upload/attach curriculum file (PDF) Max 10MB · PDF only

What are some of the mandatory subjects that are required to be completed to complete the course in your school?

Example: Astronomy, Planets, Signs, Houses, Aspects, Bonification, Maltreatment, Decans, Terms/Bounds etc. We understand not every school teaches everything. This is just for our knowledge to understand the nature of subjects taught in your school.

7. Manual Chart Calculation

Does the course include instruction in drawing up a chart manually (without software)? Yes (required and examined) Yes (not required or examined) No

(Note: APAI encourages manual understanding but does not mandate it.)

8. Entry Requirements

Are prior qualifications required before admission?

Please describe:

Foundation certificate requirements
Prior experience expected
Open entry policy (if applicable)

Please specify any prerequisites or qualifications required for admission to the course.

9. Reading & Source Material

Please list core texts required for the qualification.

Are students required to engage with primary source material (where applicable)?* Do you provide your own course material? If so, please provide an excerpt/sample. Upload the file.

📄 Click to upload course material (PDF) Max 10MB · PDF only

10. Practical Training

Does the course include:

Supervised chart interpretation exercises
Written case studies
Live client consultations
Mentored practice
Dissertation or final research project

Please briefly describe requirements.

Section 3: Assessment

1. Method of Award

How is the qualification awarded?*

2. Number & Type of Assessments

Please specify:

Number of assessments required?

Number of practical case studies required?

Is a final comprehensive examination required?

3. Practical Competence

Does the qualification require demonstration of practical competence?

Please indicate:

Written chart analysis
Timed examination under controlled conditions
Live or recorded client consultation
Supervised client work

Please describe how competence is evaluated.

Practical Competence

4. Pass Mark & Grading

What is the minimum pass mark?

Is grading numerical, percentage-based, or qualitative?

Are distinctions or merit grades awarded?

5. Marking & Feedback

Who marks assessments?

Are marking criteria documented?

Are students given written feedback?

Can students request clarification on grading decisions?

Re-sits & Appeals

Are re-sits permitted?

Is there a limit to the number of attempts?

Is there a formal appeal process?

If yes, please describe briefly and upload documents

📄 Click to upload appeal document (PDF) Max 10MB · PDF only

7. Academic Integrity

Does the school have a policy regarding:

Plagiarism
Use of AI-generated material
Academic misconduct

Please describe how originality of student work is ensured.

Section 4: Ethics & Responsibility

1. Code of Ethics*

Do students and graduates adhere to a written Code of Ethics?

📄 Upload your Code of Ethics document (PDF) Max 10MB · PDF only

Section 5: Declaration

I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.*

I understand that accreditation by the Association of Professional Astrologers International is granted on the basis of the standards described in this application and supporting documentation.*

I agree to notify APAI of any substantial changes to: course structure, assessment methods, ethical standards, qualification title, leadership or academic responsibility.

I understand that accreditation may be reviewed or withdrawn if standards are not maintained.*

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