At La Paz Language Academy, accreditation is not a label — it is the foundation of everything we do. Our accreditations were earned through rigorous review processes and continuous evaluations, ensuring that our curriculum, instruction, and assessments meet the highest academic standards.
Families, students, and school counselors across the U.S. trust La Paz because our programs are legitimate, transferable, and nationally recognized.
Fully Accredited by COGNIA (Formerly AdvancED)
La Paz Language Academy is fully accredited by COGNIA, one of the largest and most respected international accrediting bodies in education.
Accreditation lineage includes SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Council on Accreditation and School Improvement)
Ongoing accreditation since 2005
Continuous renewal through formal evaluations and audits
COGNIA accreditation ensures that:
Our courses meet rigorous academic and instructional standards
Credits earned are transferable to public and private schools nationwide
Our programs are recognized by school districts, colleges, and universities
High School Credit That Transfers Nationwide
La Paz Language Academy partners directly with high schools to provide official foreign language credit through a seamless credit-transfer process.
Students enroll with confidence knowing that:
Credits align with ACTFL and international language proficiency frameworks
Courses meet district graduation requirements
Transcripts reflect accredited coursework
Our programs are widely accepted by school districts throughout Texas and across the United States.
AP® Course Ledger Authorization
La Paz Language Academy is an authorized AP® Course Ledger provider.
This designation allows our AP Spanish courses to:
Appear on student transcripts with the official AP® designation
Meet the standards of the College Board AP Course Audit
Support students seeking college credit and advanced placement
AP courses are reviewed annually to ensure alignment with College Board requirements.
DELE Exam Center – Instituto Cervantes
La Paz Language Academy is an official DELE Exam Center, accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.
The DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera):
Is issued and recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education
Certifies official Spanish-language proficiency
Is accepted internationally by universities and institutions
This distinction places La Paz among a select group of institutions authorized to prepare and test students at the highest level of Spanish certification.
Federal Government Contract Status (GSA)
In addition to academic accreditation, La Paz Language Academy holds federal government contract status through the General Services Administration (GSA).
First awarded in 2009
Successfully renewed in 2019
One of only 18 language schools nationwide with this designation
GSA approval reflects exceptional institutional credibility, financial accountability, and instructional quality.
Why Accreditation Matters
Accreditation protects families and students by ensuring:
Academic rigor and instructional excellence
Legitimate, transferable school credit
Accountability through ongoing evaluations
Recognition by schools, districts, colleges, and government agencies
At La Paz Language Academy, we don’t cut corners — we exceed standards.
Start With Confidence
Whether you are enrolling your child for high school credit, AP Spanish, summer programs, or live online language courses, you can do so knowing that La Paz Language Academy is fully accredited, nationally recognized, and trusted by educators.
Call us: 915-584-5100
Email: languages@lapazacademy.net
Ready to enroll or transfer credit? Contact us today to get started.