Move Language Ahead is committed to providing industry leading safe, educational, and cultural programmes to students from around the world.
Students, families, and agents from around the world have chosen MLA for the quality of our language courses, for the established trust of our brand, and for the meticulous attention to detail in our packages.
The MLA formula for a summer centre is a unique blend of many full-day and half-day excursions, an amazing activity programme and specialized language path. In this way we have broken the barriers of the traditional summer language course.
Our goal is to guarantee a quality service, confirmed by certifications on organization, management, ethics and safety at work.
Accreditation scheme of the UK's organisation for education and cultural relations, guaranteeing quality standards in English language teaching in the UK.
National association of accredited English language centres in the UK, promoting excellence in teaching, professional development and student welfare.
Association for UK centres teaching English to students aged 7 to 17, certifying course quality, welfare and safeguarding standards for young learners.
US non-profit that recognises accrediting associations for private schools, assuring quality in education, governance and student services worldwide.
International accrediting body for schools and education providers, assuring quality in management, teaching, safety and student services worldwide.
Global association bringing together language travel agents, schools and service providers to promote networking, best practice and growth in the industry.
Accreditation from the International Air Transport Association, allowing MLA to issue flight tickets and manage student travel arrangements directly.
Certification of MLA's quality management system to the ISO 9001 standard, covering the design, organisation and delivery of its educational programmes.
Preparation centre for Cambridge English Qualifications, the internationally recognised exams that certify English language proficiency at every level.
Italian public administration e-marketplace, where MLA is a registered supplier of educational and language travel services to schools and public bodies.
1975
The company, currently led by Massimo Tardi, aims to facilitate language learning abroad as part of a lifelong language learning journey.
1980
This enables the company to issue airline tickets directly while simultaneously requiring it to comply with specific rules concerning air carriers.
1981
MLA is permanently abandoning the use of charter flights in favor of exclusively using scheduled flights, thereby ensuring safety and punctuality.
1989
MLA is introducing its "MLA Study Holidays in Italy" catalogue, giving even the youngest students the chance to enjoy a study holiday experience similar to those abroad, but without traveling far from home.
1990
MLA introduces its Study Abroad catalogue, dedicated to young adults aged 18 and over, as well as professionals and businesspeople, featuring specialized courses.
1998
MLA has become a member of ANGQ (National Association for Quality Assurance), thereby underscoring one of the company's fundamental pillars: quality.
2000
MLA opens its Milan office and obtains accreditation from the MIM, enabling it to become a training provider. That same year, its first sister company, Go Languages, is established, and MLA launches its "Stage Linguistic" catalogue.
2004
To meet market demands, MLA is introducing a diversification of its Study Holiday catalog into three program categories: Special, Standard, and Top.
2006
MLA Obiettivo Formazione is launched—the slogan under which MLA opens its doors to language teacher training through cutting-edge professional development courses.
2007
MLA is introducing Italian medical care at its centers abroad.
2008
The 12-month online language course can be used before, during, and after the study holiday, allowing students to gain greater confidence in using the language.
2009
MLA has obtained prestigious recognition from the MIM (Ministry of Education, University and Research; Ministerial Directive 170/2016), authorizing it to operate as a training provider.
2010
MLA is launching a partnership with Save the Children UK to stand by children around the world facing emergencies and hardship.
2011
MLA is expanding internationally, becoming one of the leading companies in the field of organizing language study trips abroad.
2012
A second sister company, Study World, is established in the United States.
2013
MLA is experiencing steady growth: from group study holidays to individual study stays, from language internships to work placements, as well as PON/POR projects, High School Abroad programs, and INPS/ITACA stays.
2014
In 2014, MLA obtained recognition from the United States Department of Health, guaranteeing high safety standards for students.
2015
In 2015, MLA obtained British Council accreditation in Great Britain through its sister company, GO Languages.
2016
In 2016, MLA joined ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi, a prestigious association representing Italy's leading tour operators.
2017
In 2017, it obtained accreditation in the USA from Accreditation International and the NCPSA (National Council for Private School Accreditation), guaranteeing the exceptional quality of its language courses.
2018
MLA has adopted the organizational management and control model pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/2001, which consists of a set of elements forming a system for the proactive management of risks associated with its operations.
2019
In 2019, it became a member of ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations), a premium forum uniting leading language travel agents, schools, and national associations into a single, large community.
2020
In the midst of the pandemic, MLA remains close to its students by reaching them in their homes. Thus, the MLA Language Live platform was created, offering live language courses with native-speaking teachers via eLearning.
2021
With the ongoing pandemic and the objective difficulties associated with travel, MLA is turning a challenge into an opportunity. Introducing MLA English Onboard: a study-abroad cruise vacation that welcomes young people aboard a floating college.
2022
Our story spans two generations, and our success is built on passion and continuous innovation. This is how the MLA Safety Protocol 2.0 and “MyMLA”—an identification bracelet for contact tracing—came into being.
2023
MLA offers students a free pre-departure course featuring live online lessons with native-speaking instructors. The goal is to prepare students for their study holiday, ensuring they can enjoy the summer experience with greater peace of mind.
2025
MLA receives the official certificate from Cambridge English recognizing us as a Preparation Centre for Cambridge exams.
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