What recognition means
An IASI Recognized Basic Training Program:
- Meets minimum curriculum standards (730 total hours)
- Demonstrates documented professional competencies
- Maintains qualified faculty
- Follows published policies and student protections
- Takes part in ongoing review and annual renewal
Recognition is granted after structured review and public comment.
Curriculum requirements: 730 hours
230 prerequisite hours
Transfer-eligible
- 120 hours Anatomy & Physiology (U.S. programs)
- 80 hours SI-relevant content
- 20 hours Ethics & Therapeutic Relationship
- 10 hours Business Development
These hours may transfer from government-approved institutions or other IASI Recognized Programs.
500 core SI hours
- 300 hours SI-specific instruction
- 40 hours instructor observation of two series
- 40 hours supervised student series exchange
- 40 hours supervised student series on public clients
- 20 hours Assessment
- 20 hours Kinesiology
- 10 hours Movement Education
- 10 hours Pathologies & Contraindications
- 10 hours Proprietary Education
- 5 hours Research Literacy
- 5 hours SI History, Licensing & CESI
At least 400 of the 500 core hours must be in person; no more than 100 may be online.
Faculty requirements
Programs must provide enough qualified instructors, and instructor-to-student supervision ratios must meet established standards.
Lead instructors
- Graduate of an IASI Recognized Basic Training
- At least 7 years of SI experience
- Advanced Training or 300 SI-specific CE hours
- 100 hours of supervised teaching experience (new Leads)
- U.S. Lead Instructors must hold current BCSI certification
Associate and assistant instructors
- Graduate of an IASI Recognized Basic Training
- Defined minimum years of SI experience
- Teaching progression standards
- U.S.-based instructors must hold current BCSI certification
Professional competencies
Recognized Programs must ensure graduates demonstrate competency in:
- Structural analysis and evaluation
- Palpatory skills
- Personal embodiment
- Psychological maturity
- Movement education
- Functional pattern recognition
- Client dialogue and therapeutic relationship
- Contraindications and referrals
- Scope of practice compliance
The curriculum must be organized and assessed to document that graduates attain these competencies.
Institutional standards
Programs must demonstrate:
- Clear admissions policies
- Published student rights
- Formal grievance procedures
- Fair refund policies
- Accurate record keeping
- Faculty governance processes
- Self-audit and ongoing evaluation
Recognition must be renewed every January.
The recognition process
Submit a recognition application
Provide curriculum documentation and syllabi
Education Team review
Minimum 30 days.
Public announcement and comment
A 30-day public comment period.
Board approval and official recognition
Programs must agree to comply with all IASI educational standards, policies, and procedures during and after recognition.
Ongoing responsibilities
Recognized Programs must maintain curriculum standards, keep faculty qualifications current, complete annual renewal, advertise transparently, respond to IASI review requests, and self-audit regularly. Failure to comply may result in modification or revocation of recognition.
Why seek recognition?
IASI Recognition:
- Makes graduates eligible to sit for the CESI
- Aligns programs with professional certification standards
- Enhances public credibility
- Strengthens international professional consistency
- Signals a commitment to educational excellence
Apply for recognition
Programs interested in IASI Recognition can contact [Education Team contact].
Download the Basic Education Standards (PDF) [link needed]