Welcome to IALC

Language courses at accredited language schools worldwide

The International Association of Language Centres was founded in 1983 to accredit and represent private, independent language schools teaching the official language(s) of their country. Today, there are 92 IALC schools in 22 countries worldwide, providing Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish language courses for all ages and interests.

Learn the language, understand your world

Learn the language and discover the culture of more than 70 destinations worldwide. There are IALC schools in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Spain, South Africa, and the USA. Start search >>

Language courses for everyone

Language courses at IALC schools range from general classes for all ages to highly specialised courses for professionals, as well as language study combined with work experience, au-pairing, sport, art, history, cookery, volunteering and many other options for career, academic study or travel.

IALC - a quality mark in language study abroad

The IALC quality seal is a trusted symbol in language study abroad. 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 not only met, but exceeded.

IALC language schools are independently owned and managed. Each language school reflects the unique character of its location and country, and looks after its students with local pride and meticulous attention.