Accreditation and License

American English Language School is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2019 through August 2029 and agrees to uphold the CEA standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. The 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.
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SEVP operates on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security to keep information on international non-immigrants who hold student visas. SEVIS is the online database used by SEVP. AELS has been approved to use SEVIS in order to issue I-20 forms for international students and transfer students.
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The BPPE monitors the operations and standards of private education facilities to protect students and maintain quality in California. AELS has been approved to operate by the BPPE and remains in compliance with the BPPE's standards.
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We have members of TESOL that bring a level of professionalism not found in all language schools. Teachers receive annual training through TESOL conferences to stay current in the field of language education.
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The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is a valuable tool used by colleges to determine whether international students have enough English skill to attend college in America. We are a certified TOEFL testing center and administer tests approximately two to three times per month.
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The OPIc test is used by many overseas companies to determine sufficient English skills prior to hiring a new employee. AELS is an authorized OPIc testing center.
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The I-20 form is issued by an educational institution and allows students to apply for an F-1 visa. AELS can issue the I-20 form to approved applicants.