Multiple organizations have been created to serve as an umbrella for language schools and certification businesses that claim compatibility with the CEFR. For example, the European Association for Language Testing and Assessment (EALTA) is an initiative funded by the European Community to promote the CEFR and best practices in delivering professional language training. The Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) is a consortium of academic organizations that aims at standardizing assessment methods. EAQUALS (Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality in Language Services) is an international association of institutions and organizations involved in language education, active throughout Europe, and following the CEFR.