Earn Official U.S. University Credit at IALC Schools 

Students who choose an IALC-accredited language school can now add even greater academic value to their study-abroad experience. Thanks to IALC’s partnership with Westminster University, U.S. learners have the opportunity to study a foreign language abroad while earning official university credit recognised across the United States. 

A Pathway to Recognised Academic Achievement 

Founded in 1875 and accredited through NWCCU and the U.S. Department of Education, Westminster University serves as the School of Record for selected IALC member schools. The university issues official U.S. transcripts for approved language and culture courses completed abroad, ensuring academic recognition and providing students with clear credit transfer pathways. 

By combining high-quality instruction at IALC schools with Westminster’s academic oversight, students gain the confidence that their international language studies contribute meaningfully to their academic progression. 

Where Can Students Study for Credit? 

The collaboration currently includes IALC schools offering programmes in: 

• Arabic 
• French 
• German 
• Italian 
• Japanese 
• Korean 
• Mandarin 
• Portuguese 
• Russian 
• Spanish 

Participating schools are located across Europe, Asia, Latin America and beyond, in destinations such as Amman, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Aix-en-Provence, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Bordeaux, Siena, Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, Rio de Janeiro, Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Malaga, Buenos Aires, Guatemala and Costa Rica. A full list of eligible schools is available in the official information sheet. 

How the Credit Process Works 

1. Students enrol in an approved programme at a participating IALC school. 
2. They complete their language and culture coursework abroad. 
3. Westminster University reviews and validates academic achievement. 
4. An official U.S. transcript is issued directly to the student or their home institution. 

This streamlined process makes earning academic credit abroad simple, transparent and fully supported. 

Download the factsheet to explore how students can earn official U.S. university credit through language programmes with IALC schools. 

Participating IALC Schools  

Ali Baba International Center

IS Aix-en-Provence

Genki Japanese and Culture School Tokyo

Expanish Barcelona

LTL Language School Shanghai

CLIC Cadiz

GLS German Language School Berlin

GoAcademy! Sprachschule Düsseldorf

Dante Alighieri Siena

LTL Language School Seoul

Les ateliers FL – IH Paris

CIAL Lisbon

Caminhos Language Centre

Liden & Denz Riga

CLIC Seville

Expanish Buenos Aires

Taronja School

Celas Maya Spanish School

Tico Lingo Spanish School