About FACCS

Who we are

Striving for excellence and inspiring service to Christ through Christian education across the State of Florida.

1968

Founded

More than fifty years serving Florida’s Christian schools.

Since 1968, the Florida Association of Christian Colleges & Schools has advanced the cause of Christian education across Florida — accreditation that affirms academic excellence, professional development that strengthens educators, and legislative advocacy that protects the freedom of Christian schools to teach according to scriptural faith and practice.

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Our mission

“Advance the cause of Christian education by providing school accreditation, legislative, and program services to Christian schools and educators.”

What we stand for

FACCS defines Christian education as “the life-long, Bible-based, Christ-centered process of leading a person to Christ, building them up in Christ, and equipping them to serve Christ.” Four principles shape how we serve it.

Biblical Authority

Teaching methods change with technology and a better understanding of how students learn. The Biblical truths taught are never compromised.

Religious Liberty

We defend the freedom of Christian schools to operate through legislative support in Tallahassee.

School Autonomy

FACCS does not seek to control how a member school operates. Participation in our services — accreditation included — is voluntary.

Denominational Neutrality

We promote no one church or denomination over another. Our standards rest on evangelical Biblical values, not denominational dogma or cultural bias.

What we do

Academic excellence through accreditation, program services through educator development and student competition, and liberty through legislative support — delivered across six areas of ministry.

Accreditation & Co-accreditation

A rigorous, Christ-centered process — with national co-accreditation available after full status.

Legislative Services

A consistent, principled voice for Christian schools before the Florida Legislature.

Educator Certification

Professional certification for Christian teachers and administrators.

Professional Development

Conferences and conventions for growth, training, and fellowship.

Student Competitions

Spelling Bee, Creative Writing, Brain Bowl, and Fine Arts events statewide.

Job Placement

A statewide job board connecting schools with mission-aligned educators.

Our history

Ten men, one conviction

In 1968, ten Christian school leaders met to make sure the schools they served could keep teaching what they believed. What followed was five decades of defending Christian education in Florida — and then writing the language that made the defense last.

1968

Founded

10

Founding schools

Join a family of Christian schools

Become a member school, or explore the schools already part of FACCS.

Office of Program Services

General information, certification, and competitions.

772-228-6205
PO Box 1065
Hobe Sound, FL 33475

Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Accreditation Office

School accreditation and co-accreditation.

772-618-1249
PO Box 1065
Hobe Sound, FL 33475

Capital Office

Legislative services and advocacy.

850-422-0065
PO Box 10009
Tallahassee, FL 32302