ACCET: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
U.S. Department of Education Recognized Agency
Accreditations > ACCET
What is ACCET?
Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978, ACCET is a reliable authority on educational quality that supports a diverse array of non-traditional post-secondary educational providers, including TESOL/TEFL/TESL institutions such as OnTESOL.
What’s the purpose of ACCET accreditation?
ACCET accreditation represents both an organizational commitment to and a strategic plan for quality training. To meet ACCET accreditation standards for avocational e-learning institution, OnTESOL is required to follow 9 accreditation standards, which positively impact the objectives of our organization and the quality of our training.
As a result of the rigorous accreditation stage lasting 18+ months, OnTESOL developed new processes that have transformed our e-learning institution, including new student progress controls to support annual educational reviews for ongoing course improvement and new industry-first semi-synchronous live features such as the 10-hour Lesson Planning Workshops (2022).
How Long Does Initial ACCET Accreditation Last?
ACCET offers initial accreditation starting for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-years periods that include an ongoing process for the organization to monitor standards prior to renewal. On August 31, 2023, OnTESOL received its initial 3-year accreditation until August 31, 2026. Throughout this period, OnTESOL remains highly committed to monitor, review, and improve upon the processes and services as part of our long-term strategy.
About OnTESOL:
Since 2003, OnTESOL offers quality online TESOL/TEFL/TESL certification courses valid for ESL teaching jobs in North America, internationally, and online. We offer self-paced and hybrid online options that exceed the quality of most in-class courses out there. For 20 years, we strived to offer advanced and comprehensive training that teaches the lesson planning skills that ESL teachers need to embark in a successful career.
Our TESOL / TEFL / TESL Courses
Self-Paced 120-hour Option
- Recommended for those who need the flexibility to study at their own pace and cannot commit to live classes.
- Includes pre-recorded videos, quizzes, and a tutor to give you feedback on your assignment and ask questions.
- Includes 120 hours of grammar, phonology, and methodology
- Learn lesson planning skills through advanced Lab Assignments.
- Recognized by TESL Canada and TESL Ontario (Canadian equivalent to UK-based CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL) on completion of a separate 20-hour Practicum and other requirements.
Hybrid 168-hour Option
- Recommended for those who need the flexibility to study at their own pace but also need live interactive lectures to learn from senior trainers, ask questions, and participate in practical activities with other peers in preparation for the lesson planning assignments.
- Includes pre-recorded videos, quizzes, and a tutor to give you feedback on your assignment and ask questions.
- Combine 120-self paced course with live 10-hour Lesson Planning Workshop
- Get 3 additional specialists on teaching young learners, teaching online, and using resources in foreign countries.
- Learn lesson planning skills through advanced Lab Assignments.
- Recognized by TESL Canada and TESL Ontario (Canadian equivalent to UK-based CELTA and Trinity CertTESOL) on completion of a separate 20-hour Practicum and other requirements.