Novana's AI Copilot Transforms Primary and Secondary School Accreditation into Continuous Quality Improvement
Novana, a pioneering edtech startup, has launched an AI copilot designed specifically for primary and secondary school accreditation, as highlighted in a recent Tech in Asia Startup Spotlight.
The platform turns the traditionally manual and periodic accreditation process into a seamless, data-driven system that keeps schools inspection-ready at all times.
Revolutionizing School Accreditation with AI
Founded in 2025 and backed by Antler Japan with JPY 24 million in pre-seed funding, Novana is headquartered in Tokyo and Fukuoka, targeting international K-12 schools across Asia.
The AI tool provides real-time visibility into accreditation readiness across major frameworks like WASC, IB, and CIS, automatically mapping and tagging evidence from documents.
School leaders benefit from Nova AI, which offers actionable insights, prioritizes improvements, and generates strategies without compromising data privacy through local processing.
Integrations with Google Workspace tools such as Drive, Docs, and Sheets eliminate duplicate work and spreadsheets, reducing the burden on teachers and coordinators.
Proven Impact in International Schools
Early adopters including Sakura International School, CIS Vietnam, and Sedbergh Vietnam have embedded Novana into daily operations for continuous quality enhancement.
As a strategic partner of WASC, Novana aligns with global standards, earning praise from WASC President Barry Groves for amplifying educator efforts through AI-human collaboration.
The startup's history stems from founders Ni Kang and Itay Lisaey, experienced educators addressing accreditation pain points in Asia-Pacific schools.
Looking ahead, Novana plans expansion with pilot programs, events like SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, and new features like NovaAssistant for lesson planning and evidence generation.
This innovation promises broader impacts on educational quality, enabling schools to focus more on student learning amid rising demands for accountability.
