Established in 2001, Institute Superior Cristal is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Dili (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agência Nacional para a Avaliação e Acreditação Académica (National Commission for Academic Assessment and Accreditation), Institute Superior Cristal (ISC) is a coeducational East Timorese higher education institution. Institute Superior Cristal (ISC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ISC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.