The mark consists of a circular crest design. At the center of the crest are the stylized initials "AFA" in white color. At the top of the crest, there is an open book with three five-pointed stars above it, all outlined in gold. The outer rim of the crest contains two concentric circles with wavy lines between them, suggesting a rope or cord pattern. At the bottom of the outer rim is the stylized word "ACADEMY". The entire mark is rendered in shades of blue and white.
The color(s) gold, white, and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.