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Voluntary Accreditation of Learning Unified for English (VALUE)

COUNTRIES: Guatemala
DURATION: 11/01/2025 - 02/16/2026
FUNDER: Guatemala No Se Detiene
PARTNER: Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, U.S. Embassy in Guatemala
CONTACT: [email protected]

Program Description

The Voluntary Accreditation of Learning Unified for English (VALUE) program creates a voluntary accreditation and certification system for English as a Foreign Language in Guatemala.

World Learning is partnering with Guatemala No Se Detiene to establish a voluntary national accreditation and certification system for English language learning and university-level English language teacher training. The VALUE program ultimately aims to strengthen the workforce readiness of Guatemalan students and expand their access to global employment opportunities by improving their English proficiency.

Drawing on its global experience in teacher training and certification, curriculum development, and institutional strengthening, World Learning aims to enhance the quality of English education to meet international standards and align with current labor market demands.

Program Goals

The VALUE program aims to set accredited national standards for English language learning programs and higher education English language teacher training by:

  • Producing an analysis of current accreditation and certification processes for English language learning and university-level English language teacher training programs in other regions of the world;
  • Establishing international benchmarks and best practices for quality assurance in English language learning services; and
  • Developing national standards that are adapted to the Guatemalan context. This, in turn, will enable the consistent measurement of the quality of existing public and private English language programs, from primary to university level.

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