The third stage culminates in Accredited Status, which is granted after review of the institution’s Self-Evaluation Report and confirmation by the ACTEA visitation team and an anonymous review panel of theologians, familiar with ACTEA Standards, that the institution and its programmes comply with accreditation standards. The period of accreditation lasts 10 years. Every year the school submits Annual Report, showing how they are maintaining the accreditation standards.  In the 8^th year, the school must renew its status through another institutional self-evaluation culminating in Self Evaluation document followed by Visitation.