Awarded by EI of AHLA (Educational Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Association).

At least five subject areas (out of ten to thirteen) are bilaterally approved each year by AIM and EI of AHLA.

Two grades are given for each subject area and appear on the grade sheet at the end of the year: One grade is awarded by AIM, the other by AHLA.

The American examinations are administered on an entirely independent basis. They are corrected and graded in the United States. A grade of 70/100 or higher is necessary to earn a successful completion certificate for each subject area, attesting to the student's high level of achievement in the given area.

These certificates are recognized and highly valued at an international level.