Professional Associations

The International English Institute is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)

CEA

The mission of the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) is to promote excellence in the field of English language teaching and administration through accreditation of English language programs and institutions worldwide. CEA achieves its mission by using widely-held standards to foster continuous program development through a rigorous process of regular self-assessment and peer evaluation.

The Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) was founded in 1999 by English language professionals as a specialized accrediting agency. The purpose was to provide a means for improving the quality of English language teaching and administration through accepted standards. CEA conducts accreditation reviews in the U.S. and internationally.

In September 2003, CEA was recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions. This recognition gave CEA the distinction of being the only specialized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. In December 2005, the Commission expanded its mission to include the accreditation of English language programs and schools outside the U.S.

AAIEP

The Mission of AAIEP is

• To support and promote ethical and professional standards for intensive English programs.
• To communicate the value of English study in the U.S. to governmental and nongovernmental agencies and to seek to lower barriers to such study.
• To increase the visibility abroad of member programs.
• To provide a forum for member exchange.
• To facilitate recruiting opportunities for members.

Revised & approved by the AAIEP Executive Board, January 31, 2008

International students who want to study English in the USA will find a great variety of quality English language programs in the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP). Nearly 300 AAIEP members offer intensive English language programs located in university and college settings or city centers across the USA. The English language programs offered by AAIEP members are of the highest quality since all member programs are accredited by ACCET, CEA, or operate under the governance of regionally accredited colleges or universities. For English in the USA, an AAIEP language program is the way to go.

Other Associations

Executive Director, Allison Cavopol is a member of: NAFSA: Association of International Educators