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ACE® has reviewed and recommended select Bridge courses for undergraduate or graduate-level college credit.
About the American Council on Education®
Founded in 1918, the American Council on Education (ACE) is the major coordinating body for all the nation’s higher education institutions, representing more than 1,600 college and university presidents and more than 200 related associations nationwide. It provides leadership on key higher education issues and influences public policy through advocacy.
The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service
Since 1974, the American Council on Education (ACE) college credit recommendation service has offered credit recommendations designed to provide adult learners the opportunity to receive academic credit for learning completed outside of the traditional college or university classroom.
What Is ACE Credit?
ACE reviews nontraditional learning programs, including professional training and certification courses, and evaluates them against academic standards. Following this review, ACE issues college credit recommendations that institutions may use when assessing prior learning. ACE does not award academic credit or degrees. Each college or university determines whether and how ACE credit recommendations apply within its own programs and policies.
Eligible Courses
Only select Bridge TEFL/TESOL courses qualify for ACE credits. These courses meet defined learning outcome standards and are formally evaluated before receiving credit recommendations. Eligibility depends on successful course completion, and not all Bridge certifications are reviewed for college credit. Courses that are not ACE reviewed may still provide strong professional training but do not carry college credit recommendations.
ACE has evaluated and recommended the following undergraduate- or graduate-level college credit for these Bridge certification courses. (See Bridge on the ACE website.)
Bridge International Diploma in English Language Teaching (IDELTOnline™)
Recommended for up to 6 graduate-level credits.Master Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Recommended for 9 undergraduate-level credits.Foundations in Teaching English Online
Recommended for 3 undergraduate-level credits.Advanced Methods in Teaching English Online
Recommended for 3 undergraduate-level credits.Foundational CLIL Methodology
Recommended for 3 undergraduate-level credits.Advanced CLIL Methodology
Recommended for 3 undergraduate-level credits.Introductory EducatorPlus Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Recommended for 6 undergraduate-level credits.Introductory Educator Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Recommended for 4 undergraduate-level credits.Basic Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Recommended for 3 undergraduate-level credits.How Institutions Use ACE Credit
Colleges and universities use ACE credit recommendations to assess prior learning completed outside traditional degree programs. Institutions may apply ACE recommendations toward degree requirements, electives, or advanced standing, depending on internal policies. Credit transfer practices vary widely, and institutions have full authority over how ACE-reviewed coursework is evaluated and applied.
Limitations and Expectations
ACE credit recommendations do not guarantee academic credit or transfer. Bridge does not issue college credit or degrees, and credit acceptance depends entirely on the receiving institution’s review process. Credit transfer policies differ by institution, program, and academic level, and learners are encouraged to confirm applicability directly with their chosen school.
The ACE Transcript Service
For the benefit of our trainees, Bridge participates in the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Transcript Service. The ACE Transcript Service offers a lifelong record for trainees who have successfully completed our TEFL / TESOL certification courses that have been reviewed by ACE CREDIT.
This service enables adult learners to present a nationally recognized transcript to the college or university of their choice for the potential award of academic credit. The transcripts incorporate digital credentials (badges) issued through Credly’s digital credential platform credential platform and are free of cost for Bridge graduates. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT Transcript Service website at www.acenet.edu/credit/transcripts.
The ACE CREDIT logo is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education and cannot be used or reproduced without the express written consent of the American Council on Education. Used with permission.
