MEI (Formerly known as MEI-RELSA) was formed in January 2000 as a merger of MEI (Marketing English in Ireland) and RELSA (Recognized English Language Schools Association) which was established in 1969. It is an association of recognized English Language Schools in Ireland which offers a high level of service and quality and a wide range of English language programs to almost 200,000 students from all over the world each year. Quality is central to MEI's mission. All MEI schools are recognized by the Irish Department of Education through an inspection scheme administrated by ACELS. In addition MEI members adhere to the association's rules, regulations and standards.