Strategic Affiliates

Our Strategic Affiliates are agent associations who collaborate with EnglishUSA to promote the U.S. as a premier destination for English language.

The Mexican Association of Educational Tourism, A.M.T.E, was founded in 2012. The association aims to promote the culture of international education and seeks to professionalize the industry. The association is formed by the most important educational travel agencies in Mexico, internationally renowned schools and service providers who are innovating the education scene. We also count on the support of international organizations and all of them are fully committed to the development of our industry at a global level. AMTE is a great opportunity to get to know the Mexican market and to create strong professional relationships. It also allows its members to stand together as an industry in front of many organizations, to share current practices and to find solutions together. Strong work-ethic, first-rate quality information and personalized support are three words that all AMTE’s members have in common. They are committed to offer the best experience to students.

The National Association of Companies for Study Abroad – ANEX Colombia is a non-profit company founded in 2001 that seeks to promote study abroad programs and their benefits to the Colombian community. ANEX main objective is overseeing the interests and well-being of our member agencies, students, and the industry in general; as such our association is always looking forward to developing, growing, promoting, and strengthening our relationship with other entities related to the educational industry and therefore staying relevant with the ever-changing market. As of today, twenty-one and one junior agencies of the most recognized Colombian’s agencies comprise the ANEX portfolio.

ARSAA, Argentine Study Abroad Association, is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 whose objective is to establish quality and professionalism parameters in the field of educational institutions, agents and consultants that promote and commercialize educational programs worldwide. As a member of FELCA, ARSAA is an association whose primary function is to nurture the activity of the sector in Argentina within an ethical framework of good practice that certifies the suitability of all its associates.

BELTA (Brazilian Educational & Language Travel Association) is a non-profit civil society that works on a national scope. Launched in 1992, it was the first international education association in Latin America. Today, BELTA is comprised of 70 organizations: 43 are education agencies with approximately 600 exchange agencies in Brazil. These companies are committed to acquainting, promoting, intermediating and executing education and exchange services (educational and cultural programs, courses, internship and volunteer work programs), in Brazil and overseas. Besides promoting Study and Exchange Travel, BELTA oversees the excellence of the services offered by its associated companies, elevating their appraisal under the eyes of both the consumer markets and international partners. The admission of new partners occurs only with a demonstration of integrity and conduct in accordance with the Bylaw and the association’s rigid Code of Ethics.

International Education Consultants Association (IECA) was established in 2005 and endorsed by the Ministry of Education R.O.C. IECA is the sole, government-recognized voice for agents in Taiwan. Its membership is composed of a great number of the education consultant agencies.

IECA is a non-profit organization solely devoted to the promotion and improvement. IECA has been working with the Taiwan education authorities to better structure and regulate the study abroad consulting industry. Major accomplishments include the introduction of a standard contract that agents must use when contracting with students, and the establishment of professional liability insurance for agencies wanting to conduct study tour groups. In addition, IECA assists consumers with dispute resolution with overseas schools or IECA members. IECA has also successfully hosted multi-national and agent education fairs, making its events one of the longest-running and most effective promotional events in Taiwan.

Established in 1991, our mission is to promote the healthy development of the study abroad industry in Japan by establishing ethical best practice guidelines for organizations, educating and training study abroad counselors and advisors, and engaging in various other promotional activities to increase awareness of, and further the development of a safe and rewarding environment for Japanese study abroad students.
Recognized by the Japanese government as a General Incorporated Association in 2008, JAOS membership consists not only of private companies but also includes public organizations such as the Australian Embassy Marketing Office and the British Council, as well as various trade-related associations. As of 2014, total membership now exceeds 60 organizations. JAOS is also an active member of the international association FELCA (The Federation of Education and Language Consultant Associations). By representing Japan through this membership, JAOS is able to educate and promote Japanese market needs to industry providers and assist them in developing the optimal study abroad environment for Japanese study abroad students.

TIECA dates back to 1990 when a group of twelve educational consultants in Thailand formed an independent, self-regulating group under the name “The Educational Consultants Group of Thailand”, widely known as ECT. The main objectives of the group were to share their expertise in the field of international education and to help raise standards of practice and services rendered to students and international institutions. Over the years, more and more professionals in the field who shared the same concepts and work ethics joined the group. Seven years later, with 70 members from various areas of Bangkok and one Northern province, the group eventually became a legal entity. On 11 September 1997, the group was granted approval to become an association and is now known as “The Thai International Education Consultants Association” or (TIECA)

*The EnglishUSA Strategic Affiliate category of engagement is not intended to endorse/certify agent associations or their members. If an individual agency member of the agent associations (or beyond) would like to promote their services to our member programs, each would be required to join as a Partner Agency EnglishUSA member. In addition, the Strategic Affiliate relationship is not exclusive; EnglishUSA currently works with agents and agent networks outside of the agent associations and plans to expand those connections in future years.

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