Stage Two (Test Accreditation)

If Stage One accreditation is awarded, the program is eligible to move to Stage Two of the accreditation process. This stage involves review of the psychometric characteristics of specific tests that were developed using the Stage One accreditation process.

Stage Two of the BIACO Audit process:
1) The testing program submits materials documenting processes and practices associated with the results and data analyses of each test to BIACO for review.
2) BIACO conducts a thorough review of these materials against the BIACO Standards for Proprietary Testing. This review included examining the psychometric properties of the test including the consistency of the test form with the table of specifications, reliability, decision consistency, equated passing score, item analyses, and other analyses.
3) BIACO prepares a report of findings detailing the extent that the characteristics of the test(s) adhere to the BIACO Standards.


The second stage, if successfully passed, results in the accreditation of specific tests developed by the test provider.

stage two applicationStage Two Application Form (PDF)