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“EnglishUSA is the go-to organization for trends in the field and a clear focus on English language programs. Including other personnel at sites that teach summer, customized or other types of ESL classes will be a benefit to all by expanding our perspectives in a rapidly changing industry.”
“All types of practitioners in our field work in a variety of settings and need access to dependable, reliable, and supportive resources provided by EnglishUSA.  We’re so pleased the association continues to recognize innovation and diversity in the models for teaching and learning English.”

EnglishUSA has different classes of members and affiliations for programs, companies, and individuals. 

  • Member Programs (voting members). Member Programs shall be intensive English, pathway or support programs and must be (1) governed solely by a (community) college or university; or (2) jointly owned and operated by a third-party provider; or (3) owned and operated as a proprietary independent or multi-site.  Only programs accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET), the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA) or governed by a regionally-accredited university or college are eligible. Membership is program-based--all employees of each site have access to the benefits.   $959/site (multi-site members must pay per site; a 10% discount for the additional sites!).  Starting November 1, membership due are prorated: $480 for the remainder of the membership year through June 30, 2025.
  • Associate Members (non-voting service providers). Associate members are organizations or companies who offer relevant products and services to the English language program industry, including third-party providers who provide oversight, management, or consultant services to English language programs, are eligible for benefits, including exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities.   $1,100 and up (Sponsorship packages included, with four levels of opportunity)
  • Partner Agencies (non-voting).  Educational agencies/consultants who would like to promote English language study in the U.S. and look to EnglishUSA members for accredited, quality English language programs.   $325
  • Friends of EnglishUSA (non-voting). Individuals, independent consultants, freelancers, and independent contractors who offer products and services that support the English language program industry or may be in-between positions who are not employed by a program nor an Associate.   $325 (50% discount for full-time retirees)
  • Strategic Partners (non-voting). Strategic partners are relevant organizations approved by the Board of Directors that work with EnglishUSA to ensure mutual support of each other’s missions. Strategic Partners shall not have the right to vote or hold elected office but may be entitled to other privileges determined by the Board of Directors.

More detailed information about membership criteria and requirements can be found by reviewing our Standards for Programs as well we the important membership information in the Organizational Policies & Procedures Manual. If you have multiple branches or locations, please refer to the EnglishUSA Policy on Multi-Site Programs.