First, a program has to submit an eligibility/application form and show that it meets CEA's eligibility requirements. Next, a representative from your program must attend an accreditation workshop. These are held annually, often in conjunction with a TESOL or NAFSA conference or at CEA's offices in Alexandria VA.

You must submit a self-study plan within 3 months of attending the workshop and your completed self-study within 18 months of attending the workshop. Then, CEA trained peer reviewers read your self-study and conduct a 3-day site visit. The Commission reviews their report, your response, and your self-study to make an accreditation decision.

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