Accreditation and Approvals

Accreditation

The American Academy of English is accredited by ACCET: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. ACCET was founded in 1974 for the purpose of improving continuing education and training and has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a “reliable authority” as to the quality of education and training provided by the institutions we accredit. In 1998, ACCET became the only recognized accrediting agency to be certified as an ISO 9001-Quality Management System, under the international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization, and continues to hold that unique status.

Accreditation serves the interests of companies, agencies, and the public through the establishment of standards, policies, and procedures in conjunction with an objective third-party professional evaluation designed to identify and inspire sound education and training practices. When such a process is matched by an institution’s commitment to high standards and accountability, a partnership for quality becomes reality.

State Approval

The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) oversees private postsecondary educational institutions operating in California. The Bureau promotes and implements licensing standards for institutions by conducting workshops and approving or denying applications. The Bureau reviews institutions through qualitative review of licensing applications, and approves and monitors accreditation plans.

Federal Authorization

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is a part of the National Security Investigations Division and acts as a bridge for government organizations that have an interest in information on nonimmigrants whose primary reason for coming to the United States is to be students. On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), SEVP manages schools, nonimmigrant students in the F and M visa classifications and their dependents. Only schools certified by SEVP can enroll F nonimmigrant students. The American Academy of English is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.

Professional Associations

NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange, working to advance policies and practices that ensure a more interconnected, peaceful world today and for generations to come.

ENGLISHUSA: With a membership of over 200 accredited English language programs (ELPs), EnglishUSA is the largest membership organization specifically serving and supporting ELPs in the United States. EnglishUSA supports the professional development of ELP leaders and staff, uphold professional standards for ELPs, and increase the visibility of English language study in the United States.