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The AAAC is committed to ensuring the achievement and maintenance of reasonable and appropriate standards of education for professionals. "To foster the highest quality of professional education, the Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada pursues excellence in standards and processes of accreditation."

The Canadian schools of architecture have converged to create a common bond that unites and recognizes student interests. This association seeks to foster communication between Canadian students, the respective schools and the Canadian architectural community

The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) was established as an information and referral office after Canada ratified the UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concerning Higher Education in the States belonging to the Europe Region, in 1990, to assist Canada in carrying out its obligations under the terms of this convention. The convention promotes international mobility by advocating wider recognition of higher education and professional qualifications.

Signed in April 2008, the Canberra Accord is a document by seven accreditation/validation agencies in architectural education. The Canberra Accord is intended to facilitate the portability of educational credentials between the countries whose accreditation/validation agencies signed the Accord. It does not address matters related to professional registration or licensure

The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture in the United States. Since most US state registration boards require any applicant for licensure to have graduated from a NAAB-accredited program, obtaining such a degree is an essential aspect of preparing for the professional practice of architecture. While graduation from a NAAB-accredited program does not assure registration, the accrediting process is intended to verify that each accredited program substantially meets those standards that, as a whole, comprise an appropriate education for an architect.

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is committed to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public through effective regulation and exemplary service. The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards believes in Integrity, Service, Accountability.

The Mission of the RAIC Syllabus is to provide architectural education nationally through practical experience and courses of study for aspiring and current members of the profession, and members of the public with a personal interest in architecture.

As the leading voice of Architecture in Canada, the RAIC seeks to build awareness and appreciation of the contribution of architecture to the physical and cultural well-being of Canadians.

There are numerous opportunities for those with architectural training to work in Canada. Individuals could work for a Canadian architectural firm or they could work within the design and construction sector. It is not necessary to be registered or licensed to work in an architectural firm while under the direction of an Architect. However...