About & Accreditation
Your home away from home since 2006
Our mission
To provide high quality, affordable English language educational services to students from many different countries in a home-like, friendly environment by experienced instructors and staff. Our classes enhance a student’s academic experience in the United States and provide integration into American culture and society.
Our story
USA English Language Center was founded in San Diego, California, in 2006. Our Miami Beach campus is a branch of USA English Language Center and follows the same curriculum, academic policies and student services.
Our people
A team that knows your name
Our administrators, advisors and instructors bring many years of experience in international education. Our office is here so that every student can get help with enrollment, academics and settling into life in Miami Beach.
Accreditation
USA English Language Center – Florida is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2024 through August 2027 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. 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. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.
- CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions
- Filing a complaint against a CEA-accredited program
The State of Florida Department of Education's Commission for Independent Education has confirmed that USA English Language Center – Florida is exempt from its licensure requirements for operating a postsecondary ESL school.
Questions, concerns and complaints
Student satisfaction is a priority. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact the office or your teacher so we can make every effort to resolve the situation.
- Informal review. Contact the office. A student advisor will try to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of everyone involved.
- Formal complaint. If the matter is not resolved, submit a written, signed Student Request Form (available at the office). The Exceptions Review Committee, made up of at least three members of the administrative staff and directors, reviews it and sends you a written decision by email within two weeks.
- Appeal. If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may appeal to the Exceptions Review Committee in writing with a second Student Request Form and any supporting documents.
If a concern cannot be resolved with the school, you may contact our accrediting agency. Complaints must include the complainant's contact information and follow the procedures in the CEA Policies and Procedures. Submit to CEA at info@cea-accredit.org or by mail: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, 1001 North Fairfax St., Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314.