Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI)
Education Administration ProgramsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
ACEI is a California-based organization founded in 1994 that specializes in international credential evaluation and related global education services. It serves U.S. colleges and universities, professional licensing boards, the Department of Homeland Security, and corporate HR by delivering credential evaluations, verifications, and advisory services used in admissions, licensing, and hiring decisions. Based in Beverly Hills, ACEI operates with a mid-sized team of credential evaluators who bring multilingual expertise to ensure fair, transparent recognition of academic credentials. Globally, ACEI collaborates with higher education institutions and government bodies in more than 100 countries, offering training workshops, program reviews, and credit articulation in addition to evaluations. In 2026 the organization introduced a new generation of tools designed to increase clarity, consistency, and transparency in international credential review, including features for GPA calculations and country-specific credential assessment. These developments help ACEI fulfill its role as a bridge between U.S. and global education systems for learners, institutions, employers, and governments.