Discover Expanish’s trusted accreditations and awards
We are committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. Learn about the organizations that trust us and the accolades we've received for our dedication to innovation, student satisfaction, and cultural immersion.
Cervantes Institute
All Expanish locations have received official accreditation from the Cervantes Institute, the government institution for promoting the teaching, studying and use of Spanish throughout the world. This accreditation is reserved for the very best Spanish language centers that meet the highest standards for teaching and student support. For more information click here.
Bildungsurlaub
The German program of foreign language education Bildungsurlaub recognizes us as an approved and certified Spanish educational center for the provinces of Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate. Thanks to this certification we can receive applications and help German citizens interested in studying Spanish take the language courses at any of our language centers. For more information click here.
CSN
The Swedish Central Commission for Economic Support for Studies (CSN) is the Swedish state authority that offers grants and loans for Swedish residents to study, including overseas language programs. At Expanish we are certified and endorsed by CSN as a Spanish language learning institution, which demonstrates we comply with the academic standards required by this important Swedish entity. This means Swedish students can receive financial support to join Spanish programs at any of our study centers. Full details here
IALC (International Association of Languages Centers)
Association of Language Centers (IALC) is a non-profit and international institution that has existed for more than 35 years. The IALC only certifies schools that satisfy very strict international criteria for teaching, security and service standards. We are proud that all of our schools wear this seal. For more information click here.
DELE (Diploma Español como Lengua Extranjera)
The DELE is a language proficiency exam created by the Instituto Cervantes and the Spanish government. It issues official titles that are internationally recognized and certify the holder’s competence and mastery of the Spanish language. These can be granted to any citizen of a country in which Spanish is not an official language, provided they take the exam at an officially-registered testing center. Expanish proudly offers official courses for DELE exam preparation at all of our study centers. For more information click here.
SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española)
Expanish is an official preparation and testing center of the SIELE, a Spanish language certification exam that authenticates a degree of proficiency in the Spanish language. The SIELE is approved and supported by the Cervantes Institute, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the University of Salamanca, and the University of Buenos Aires. Expanish guarantees high standards of quality in the official preparation courses for the exam. As a testing center, our students have the opportunity to earn accreditation in Spanish language proficiency, which can be used in future academic and professional endeavors. For more information click here.
ST Star Awards
hese awards recognize the work of language schools, agencies and providers working in the travel and education industry sector. We are proud to have been named as ‘ST Star Spanish Language School’ in 2020, 2021, and 2022. For more information click here.
Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor awards quality certificates to those institutions that constantly receive high scores for the users of the network, which allows other users to know when there are institutions or academies that are valued by other students as quality experiences and that deserve to be remembered. For more information click here.
Erasmus
Erasmus+ provides financial support for exchange and learning programs among students, allowing students from different countries to study abroad, whether to learn a new language, undertake internships, or participate in volunteer projects. Expanish is involved and collaborates with this program, providing courses for students participating in these exchanges and learning activities. A minimum of 20 lessons per week is required. For more information click here.
Why Choose an Accredited Spanish School?
When you choose a Spanish language school for your study abroad experience, you want to know that you can trust in the institution. Official accreditations from esteemed organizations can give you the assurance that a language school is reliable and offers high-quality language teaching and educational services.
These accreditations and recommendations are only provided to institutions that meet high standards on a number of criteria, including:
Using highly-qualified Spanish language teachers;
Offering school premises with well-equipped classrooms and an effective learning environment;
Providing student accommodation options that are regularly inspected for safety and suitability;
24-hour supervision of young students on junior programs;
Ensuring that all advertising and marketing accurately represents the services provided.
The accreditations we have received verify that our Spanish courses are designed to accommodate a diverse audience while implementing effective teaching methods that help all students grasp the most essential skills of language learning: speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Due to their prestigious nature, the accreditations we have received are constantly being reviewed. Random assessments occur often, requiring that we stay attentive and always maintain the high standards that we have been recognized for.