50 founding places for the organizations that shape WAC
Colleges, universities, schools and education companies that join the World Assessment Council by become Founding Members: named as such for as long as they stay, with 30% off the first year and the fee held for two years.
- 50 founding places
- 50 still open
- 30% off the first year
- 31 March 2027 closing date
Three things only Founding Members get
They apply to every organization level, and they are the same for institutions and companies.
- Founding Memberon your mark and directory profile, for as long as you stay a member
- 30% offyour first year’s fee
- Fee heldfor two years
What the first year costs a Founding Member
Founding Members choose one of the three organization levels. See what each level includes.
| Level | Standard fee | Founding first year | Lower band | Founding first year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member OrganizationOrganizations that want to be visibly part of WAC | $900 | $630 | $450 | $315 |
| Centre PartnerOrganizations that want to work with the centres, not only belong | $3,000 | $2,100 | $1,500 | $1,050 |
| Strategic PartnerBy invitation, limited to about 12 organizations worldwide | $10,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $3,500 |
Fees are in US dollars a year. The lower band is for countries the World Bank lists as low or lower-middle income. From the second year the standard fee for your level applies, held at today’s rate for two years.
50 of 50 places are open
For colleges, universities and schools, and for companies working in education, learning or skills. Students and individuals join through their own memberships.
All 50 places are open
No Founding Members have been announced yet. Organizations are named here once their membership is confirmed and they have agreed to be listed.
Three steps
- 1
Register your interest, or apply
Use the form below, or create a WAC account and send the application from your dashboard.
- 2
WAC confirms your place
The team confirms the application and the fee band for your country, and adds the invoice and a short membership agreement.
- 3
You are a Founding Member
Your membership starts when the fee is received. We announce it on WAC’s channels, list you on this page and take your first news story.
Questions and answers
Who can become a Founding Member?
Organizations: colleges, universities and schools, and companies that work in education, learning or skills. Founding Membership is not open to individuals or students, who have their own memberships.
When do the founding places close?
On 31 March 2027, or earlier if all 50 places are taken.
How does the 30% reduction work?
It applies to the fee for your first year, at whichever level you join. From the second year the standard fee for your level applies.
What does “fee held for two years” mean?
The annual fee for your level stays at the rate you joined at for two years, even if WAC’s fees rise in that time.
What does “Founding Member” on the mark mean?
Your membership mark and your directory profile say “Founding Member” for as long as your organization stays a member. It states membership and nothing more.
Is Founding Membership an accreditation?
No. The World Assessment Council is not an accrediting body, and membership at any level is not a certification of your organization or its programmes.
Does registering interest commit us to anything?
No. The WAC team replies by email with the fee band for your country and the next steps. A place is held only when your application is confirmed.
Tell us about your organization
Leave your details and the WAC team will write to you with the fee band for your country, the membership agreement and the next steps.
- Registering interest does not commit your organization to anything.
- Membership is not an accreditation, and we never describe it as one.
- Your details are used to answer you about membership. See the Privacy Policy.
Ready now? Create a WAC account and apply. Prefer email? Write to info@worldassessmentcouncil.org.
Thank you. Your interest is registered.
The WAC team will reply by email with the fee band for your country and the next steps.