Accreditations & certifications
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in accreditations, certifications, and safety standards from leading educational authorities.
Educational excellence.
AELS maintains the highest standards of educational quality through our accreditations and certifications — credentials that demonstrate our commitment to exceptional language instruction and student services.
National Recognition
CEA Accreditation
American English Language School is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period August 2019 through August 2029 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.
CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S.
For further information about this accreditation, please contact the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, 1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400.
International Student Visa Support
SEVP / SEVIS Approved
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and oversees the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), an online system used to maintain information on F-1 nonimmigrant students.
American English Language School is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.
California State Approval
BPPE Approved
The BPPE monitors the operations and standards of private education facilities to maintain quality and protect students in California. AELS has been approved to operate by the BPPE and remains in compliance with the BPPE's standards. Approval means compliance with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009.
Ensuring Student Safety
DOJ & FBI background clearance
Providing a safe environment for our students is of the utmost concern for AELS and is considered in every hiring decision. Before hiring any new employee, AELS requires that a background check be performed on the applicant.
This commitment to safety speaks to the quality of our teachers and ensures a secure learning environment for every student at AELS.
Live Scan technology
We use Live Scan fingerprinting to scan fingerprints and palm prints for a comprehensive criminal history record for all of our ESL teachers.
Dual-agency verification
Every staff member undergoes thorough background checks with both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Industry distinction
AELS stands apart from other language schools by investing significant resources in this optional but crucial safety measure.
Additional credentials.
TESOL-certified teachers
Our teachers are TESOL members, bringing a level of professionalism not found in all language schools, and receive annual training through TESOL conferences to stay current in the field.
TOEFL iBT testing center
A certified TOEFL iBT testing center administering tests two to three times per month. Register for the TOEFL iBT →
I-20 form issuance
The I-20 form is issued by an educational institution and allows students to apply for an F-1 visa. Eligible students may be issued Form I-20 by AELS in accordance with SEVP regulations.
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