The International Association of Language Centres was founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization to accredit and represent independent language schools teaching the official language of their country.
There are currently 106 IALC accredited schools in 19 countries worldwide.
All IALC language schools are regularly inspected and continuously monitored. The IALC Code of Ethics sets the standards for member language schools and the IALC Quality Scheme ensures these standards are met and exceeded.
IALC is run by owners of the schools it accredits, and as such is not independent.
The Annual IALC Workshop is sponsored and attended by the IALC schools - top-quality, accredited independent language schools in over 20 countries worldwide. It features two days of business appointments and three spectacular evening events.
IALC Partner agencies are established, professional, language and study travel agencies that actively represent and are in good standing with at least 10 IALC schools. They must attend at least one IALC Workshop every four years.