ELT’s former name was the ‘American Academy of Language Art’ (AALA). The AALA was founded in 1994 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was set up by entrepreneurs from the United States, who believed that education would enrich people’s understanding and ability to help develop the country.
AALA was renamed ‘ELT’ in 1997. ELT stands for a variety of things: English Language Teaching, English Language Training or as in its slogan, ‘Enriching Life for Tomorrow’. It can also stand for ‘Excellent Learning Torch’ which means ELT is a center for students to enlighten themselves as well as to enhance their knowledge and moral conduct. Since its inception, ELT has been dedicated to the advancement of learning and to the sharing of knowledge through education to people in Phnom Penh. Through much persistence and effort, ELT is now a leading educational and professional institution in Cambodia. ELT is rated a leader in its field: it delivers quality and excellence in education and turns out some of the highest caliber individuals into the job market.