AN INDEPENDENT FRAMEWORK FOR QUALITY, SAFETY, AND PROGRAM EXCELLENCE
The Seven Domains
of Certification
Education Esports evaluates programs through seven essential domains
that define safe, credible, and sustainable scholastic esports programs.
STANDARDS FRAMEWORK
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THE FRAMEWORK
How the Framework Works
Our seven domains work together to create a complete view of program quality. Each domain contains five assessable standards. The key areas below summarize the scope of each domain.
Programs are evaluated across all domains to support a consistent, transparent certification process.
1
Standards
Clear, evidence-informed expectations
for each domain.
2
Evidence
Programs provide documentation
and examples of implementation.
3
Evaluation
Our team reviews, verifies, and
assesses program performance.
4
Improvement
Programs receive feedback and resources
to strengthen and grow.
01
Student Safety & Well-Being
Prioritizing the physical, mental, and emotional safety of
all students through proactive policies, education,
and supportive environments.
FOCUS AREA
Student protection & safeguarding
Mental health & well-being
Inclusion & accessibility
Incident prevention & response
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02
Program Governance
Establishing strong leadership, clear policies, and
accountability structures that support sustainable and
compliant esports programs.
FOCUS AREA
Leadership & oversight
Policies & accountability
Risk management & compliance
Program sustainability
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03
Coaching & Staffing
Ensuring coaches and staff are qualified, prepared, and
supported to create positive and effective learning
experiences.
FOCUS AREA
Qualifications & screening
Coaching & supervision
Professional boundaries
Training & development
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04
Competitive Integrity
Promoting fair play, respect, and sportsmanship through
clear rules, oversight, and violation management.
FOCUS AREA
Rules & eligibility
Match administration
Sportsmanship & conduct
Violations & disputes
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05
Facilities & Technology
Providing safe, reliable, and appropriate facilities and
technology that enable a high-quality esports experience.
FOCUS AREA
Facility safety & accessibility
Equipment & connectivity
Data security & privacy
Support & maintenance
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06
Education & Student Growth
Integrating esports into the educational mission by
supporting academic success, life skills, and personal
development.
FOCUS AREA
Learning & academic alignment
Transferable skills
Digital citizenship & leadership
College & career pathways
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07
Continuous Improvement
Fostering a culture of reflection, assessment, and
innovation to strengthen programs over time.
FOCUS AREA
Program assessment
Goals & measurable outcomes
Feedback & corrective action
Review & ongoing improvement
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Built for Real Educational Environments
Our standards are designed for K–12 and higher education esports programs of different sizes, structures, and stages of development. They reflect the realities of education while setting a high bar for quality and student success.
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Evidence-Informed
Built on research, best practices,
and real-world experience in education and esports.
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Education-First
Every standard is grounded in
educational values and focused on
student outcomes.
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Scalable & Flexible
Designed to meet programs where
they are and support growth at
every stage.
EARLY PARTICIPATION
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SCHOLASTIC ESPORTS.
We are working with a limited group of schools and programs to test, strengthen, and validate the standard before wider adoption.
EDUCATION ESPORTS
STANDARDS FOR SCHOLASTIC ESPORTS
Our mission is to build the independent standard that helps scholastic esports thrive in education.
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