About ACELS
The Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services (ACELS) is the quality assurance body for the English language teaching sector in Ireland. The ACELS accreditation scheme for English language education (ELE) providers was established in 1969 under the auspices of the then Department of Education. The aim behind ACELS was to manage and develop quality standards in ELE providers. The ACELS scheme is now managed by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) on an administrative basis.
All current ACELS recognised ELE providers are listed on the RECOGNISED PROVIDERS section of their website and this list is updated annually. All ACELS recognised ELE providers may carry the following legend: "Recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English language teaching."
Membership Requirements
Based on available information, ACELS member schools must:
- Meet quality standards in English language education provision
- Comply with standards set by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
- Undergo regular quality assurance evaluations
- Maintain recognition status through annual updates
- Provide quality English language teaching services
Important Note: The ACELS scheme is no longer open to new applications.
Complaint & Arbitration Procedure
Information about specific complaint procedures was not available in the sources accessed. For queries or complaints, ACELS directs users to contact them through their QHelp facility, as they do not have a public office.
General Information
Year of Foundation: 1969
Total Number of Members: Information available through RECOGNISED PROVIDERS section on website
Geographic Focus: Ireland
Organisation Type: Quality Assurance Body
Current Status: The ACELS scheme is no longer open to new applications and will cease to operate once the first TrustEd Ireland authorised ELE providers are confirmed
Transition: QQI has developed a new statutory quality international education mark (IEM) called TrustEd Ireland, launched on September 2, 2024, which will replace ACELS
Management: Currently managed by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) on an administrative basis
Contact Information
ACELS (Accreditation and Coordination of English Language Services)
Contact: International Education
Address: 26-27 Denzille Lane, Dublin 2, D02 P266, Ireland
Telephone: Int: +353 1 905 8185 Local: (01) 905 8185
Website: https://www.acels.ie/
Note: ACELS do not have a public office. For queries, please use their QHelp facility.
Important: This organization is being phased out and replaced by TrustEd Ireland. Please verify current status before relying on this information.