Accredited Associations

AAIEP

The American Association of Intensive English Programme

The American Association of Intensive English Programme (AAIEP), also known as EnglishUSA, is an association for ESL Programmes within the United States. Members have been certified as producing high quality ESL programmes, as assessed by the AAIEP's framework of standards.

ABLS

The Accreditation Body for Language Services

ABLS Accreditation is approved by UK Visas and Immigration for accrediting private education providers that wish to recruit students to study in the United Kingdom. It is an independent body that carries out inspections to ensure stringent quality standards are adhered to.

ACCET

Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

The Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) is a voluntary group of educational organizations affiliated for the purpose of improving continuing education and training. ACCET is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

ACELS

Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services

The Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services (ACELS) is the quality assurance body for the English language teaching sector in Ireland. The ACELS accreditation scheme was established in 1969 under the auspices of the Department of Education.

ACHELE

Association of Chilean Language Schools Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language

The Association of Chilean Language Schools Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ACHELE) was founded in 2010 to join the forces of the best schools in the sector to regulate their activities, giving guarantees to clients and ensuring fair competition.

AEEA

American Education and Exchange Association

At the American Education and Exchange Association (AEEA), the mission is to empower international students by providing them access to high-quality American education, combined with personalized support that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural adaptation.

AISLI

Associazione Italiana Scuole di Lingue - Italian Association of Language Schools

Since 1979, AISLI has been synonymous with quality and transparency in the world of linguistic education and training. AISLI is recognized as an Accredited Training Body by the Ministry of Education and Merit.

ALTO

Association of Language Travel Organisations

ALTO is the only premium forum joining leading educational travel agents, language schools, academic and high school programme providers, universities, national and international associations and service providers as one global community.

ASILS

Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language

A.S.I.L.S. is the most important association in the field of teaching Italian language to foreigners. Established in 1992 to ensure quality of teaching and services provided to students who want to learn Italian in Italy.

BAC

British Accreditation Council

The British Accreditation Council (BAC) was established in 1984 to provide a comprehensive quality assurance scheme for independent further and higher education in the UK. For 40 years, BAC has been setting standards within the independent education sector.

British Council

Accreditation UK

Since 1982, the British Council has set the benchmark for English Language Teaching (ELT) in the UK. In partnership with English UK since 2006, Accreditation UK is recognised as one of the world's most rigorous inspection frameworks for English language providers.

EA

English Australia

English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education in Australia. As the voice of the English language teaching sector, English Australia empowers its members through advocacy and leadership.

EAQUALS

European Association for Quality Language Services

Eaquals is the leading professional association for language education throughout the world. Founded in 1991, Eaquals is an international non-profit membership association that exists solely to serve the interests of language learners and the language education profession.

EDUITALIA

EDUITALIA

EDUITALIA is an Italian association of qualified Schools, Academies and Universities that offers courses to foreign students. The association promotes Italy worldwide as a destination of study.

EduSA

Education South Africa / English South Africa

English South Africa (ESA), formerly known as EduSA, is the national association of quality language centres in South Africa. The organization is committed to developing and guiding the growth of the English language travel industry in South Africa.

ELICOS

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students

ELICOS is a regulatory framework and course classification system used exclusively in Australia. ELICOS refers to English language courses provided to overseas students who hold a student visa to study in Australia.

English New Zealand

English New Zealand

English New Zealand is the peak body for the English language sector in New Zealand, established in 1986. The association represents high-quality English language providers from several sectors.

English UK

English UK

English UK is the UK's national membership association of accredited English language teaching (ELT) centres. It represents over 300 British Council-accredited member centres that attract learners from all over the world.

ENZ

Education New Zealand

Education New Zealand (ENZ) is the government agency dedicated to helping Aotearoa New Zealand realise the social, cultural and economic benefits of international education. ENZ takes the lead in marketing New Zealand's education industry around the world.

FADAF

Fachverband Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache

FADAF is the professional association for German as a Foreign and Second Language. It serves as an interest representation for learners, teachers, and institutions in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF) and German as a Second Language (DaZ).

FEDELE

Spanish Federation of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language

FEDELE is the Spanish Federation of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language, made up of about a hundred schools across Spain. The federation ensures the highest quality guarantees for students who come to learn Spanish in Spain.

FELTOM

Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta

FELTOM is the driving force behind high standards in English language education across Malta and Gozo. Established in 1989, FELTOM has played a key role in shaping the ELT industry in Malta for over 35 years.

FLE

Français Langue Étrangère

FLE (Français Langue Étrangère) refers to French as a Foreign Language. The Agence de promotion du FLE, founded in 1996, provides information about French language centers in France, while Label Qualité FLE is an official government certification for quality French language education.

IALC

International Association of Language Centres

The International Association of Language Centres (IALC) is a global network that supports high-quality language schools worldwide. Founded in 1983, IALC focuses on schools that teach the native language of their destination.

ISC

The Independent Schools Council

The Independent Schools Council (ISC) is a combination of 7 associations of independent schools in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1973, it was established to advance and preserve the independent education sector.

ISO 9000/9001

The International Organization for Standardization

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9000/9001) is a quality management system used by establishments, including language schools, to ensure that the overall running of their organization meets high standards.

Italian in Italy

Italian in Italy

Italian in Italy is an association dedicated to advancing Italian culture within Italy. Founded in 1997, it brings together language schools committed to furthering students' understanding of the Italian language through comprehensive cultural programs.

ITECA

The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia

ITECA is a nationally prominent industry association dedicated to giving the skills training and higher education sectors a strong, unified voice on workforce development. It represents the largest membership of any association in the post-secondary education sector in Australia.

Languages Canada

Languages Canada

Languages Canada is Canada's national language education association representing over 200 accredited language programs in both public and private institutions across 9 provinces. The association teaches Canada's two official languages to Canadian and international students.

LICET

Lingua Italiana, Cultura e Turismo

LICET is an association of Italian language schools for foreigners that brings together both small and large schools from across Italy. Its primary purpose is to safeguard and promote the activities of Italian schools for foreigners.

MEI / RELSA

Marketing English in Ireland

MEI (Marketing English in Ireland), recently rebranded as English Education Ireland, is the largest and longest-serving association of English Language Education providers in Ireland, representing schools since the 1960s.

Mexico Si

Mexico Si

Mexico Si is an association of Spanish language schools in Mexico, established to provide international students with high-quality schools to learn both the Spanish language and Latin American culture.

NAFSA

Association of International Educators

NAFSA is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. It serves more than 11,000 members and international educators at over 4,300 institutions across 170+ countries.

NEAS

National ELT Accreditation Scheme

NEAS is the global leader in quality assurance for the English Language Teaching (ELT) community. Founded in Australia, NEAS provides quality assurance services through its unique Quality Endorsement model to over 200 members.

NZQA

New Zealand Qualification Authority

The New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) is the official government body responsible for ensuring that all qualifications, degrees, and diplomas in New Zealand meet high standards of quality and integrity.

QE

Quality English

Quality English (QE) is a collection of independent language schools that teach English as a foreign language, united by a shared commitment to providing high-quality English courses throughout the world.

SACIC

Sistema de Acreditación de Centros Instituto Cervantes

SACIC is an accreditation scheme created by Instituto Cervantes that aims to continually improve the teaching of Spanish as a second language throughout Spanish-speaking countries. Established in 1991, it serves as the official quality assurance system for Spanish language schools worldwide.

SEVP

Student and Exchange Visitor Program

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is a government program operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for monitoring educational institutions that enroll nonimmigrant students in the United States.

SOUFFLE

Groupement Professionnel Souffle

SOUFFLE is an association authorized to inspect the quality of schools teaching French as a Foreign Language in France and Switzerland. Founded in 1990, it was the first organization to implement a Quality Charter for French language teaching centers.

Student Visa Sponsor

Student Visa Sponsor

The Student Visa Sponsor is a UK government licensing system that replaced the Tier 4 student visa from January 2021. It is designed for educational institutions wishing to enroll international students who need to study full-time in the UK.

Study in Australia

Study in Australia

Study Australia is the official Australian Government website for international students, managed by the Australian Government's Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). It serves as a trusted source of information for prospective and current international students.

TANDEM International

TANDEM International

TANDEM International e.V. is an association of private, independent language schools for German and Spanish, founded in 2001. The association operates schools in Germany, Spain, and Chile.

UNOSEL

Union Nationale des Organisations de Séjours Educatifs, Linguistiques et formation en langues

UNOSEL is a French non-profit association founded in 1978. It is the largest federation of language schools and language and educational tour organizers in France, currently comprising 57 members.

WYSE/FIYTO

WYSE Travel Confederation

WYSE Travel Confederation is the only global not-for-profit membership organization that represents the youth, student and educational travel industry worldwide. Formed in 2006 through the merger of FIYTO and ISTC.

YLEUK

Young Learners English UK

Young Learners English UK (YLEUK) is a Special Interest Group of English UK, specifically designed for accredited providers of quality English language courses for children and teenagers aged 7 to 17 years.