Once the application is received, ACE conducts verification of required documents. The proposing higher education institution must complete any missing documents if any are found to be incomplete.

If all are complete, the General Chairperson issues a new APSK Decree with a ‘Good’ rating, valid for 2 (two) years from the time the study programme opens for new students. This decree cannot be extended and must be renewed by submitting an APSK proposal to ACE no later than 6 (six) months before the accreditation expires.