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Computer Systems Institute ESL Academy
History:
The ESL Academy is a division of Computer Systems Institute (CSI), a private college founded in 1989 to serve students struggling to prepare themselves for the demands of an ever-changing computer industry. CSI expanded its program offerings to include short certificate and diploma programs targeted to adult professionals employed or seeking employment in computer, medical, and business organizations.
In 2005, recognizing the demand from a growing community of international students, immigrants, and other non-English speaking permanent residents for an affordable and an effective English language program, CSI launched ESL Academy. Since then, thousands of students from more than 40 countries have taken courses at the Academy. The ESL Academy has also grown to include programs in intensive, academic, and business English and plans to continue its growth to become the nation's top provider of English language and professional studies.
In 2005, recognizing the demand from a growing community of international students, immigrants, and other non-English speaking permanent residents for an affordable and an effective English language program, CSI launched ESL Academy. Since then, thousands of students from more than 40 countries have taken courses at the Academy. The ESL Academy has also grown to include programs in intensive, academic, and business English and plans to continue its growth to become the nation's top provider of English language and professional studies.
ESL Academy Mission Statement:
To provide career-focused and affordable education by:
- Offering variety of all-inclusive programs that meet students’ needs in career development and professional growth.
- Providing quality and practical education in a stimulating learning environment.
- Ensuring effective student support services that help students reach their goals.
What the ESL Academy can offer you
- Assistance in changing visa status to F-1
- Help transferring from other school
- Guidance in attaining student visa status from abroad
- Several programs: Intensive English Program, Academic English Programs, and Business English Programs
- Multiple class schedules
- Multiple levels in ESL from Basic English to Advanced Academic English
Locations:
- Illinois: Downtown Chicago, Skokie, Lombard
- Massachusetts: Charlestown-Boston, Worcester
Our Programs Include:
Intensive English:
These programs provide focused classroom and computer-based learning and are broken up into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and three subject areas: vocabulary and conversation, writing and grammar, and reading strategies. Each level is three academic quarters in length. They are intended to give students a unique understanding of both the English language and American culture through projects, lectures, educational excursions and other social events.
Academic English:
Each one of these program’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for U.S. college and university courses. These programs provide focused classroom and computer-based learning and are broken up into three courses each per academic year areas. Each program is three academic quarters in length.
Business English:
These program offer advanced development and training in professional communication and business skills through a wide range of tasks which closely reflect the business world. Students will supplement their classroom learning through working in positions that closely reflect their field of study. These programs allow students to legally work in the U.S. and be eligible to get a Social Security number. Each program is four academic quarters in length.
These programs provide focused classroom and computer-based learning and are broken up into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and three subject areas: vocabulary and conversation, writing and grammar, and reading strategies. Each level is three academic quarters in length. They are intended to give students a unique understanding of both the English language and American culture through projects, lectures, educational excursions and other social events.
| Program Name | Courses | Duration | Cost |
| Beginner Level | Vocabulary and Conversation, Writing and Grammar, Reading Strategies | 30 weeks | $3,300 per year |
| Intermediate Level | Vocabulary and Conversation, Writing and Grammar, Reading Strategies | 30 weeks | $3,300 per year |
| Advanced Level | Vocabulary and Conversation, Writing and Grammar, Reading Strategies | 30 weeks | $3,300 per year |
Academic English:
Each one of these program’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for U.S. college and university courses. These programs provide focused classroom and computer-based learning and are broken up into three courses each per academic year areas. Each program is three academic quarters in length.
| Program Name | Courses | Duration | Cost |
| General Writing | Different Writing Styles, Writing for Work, Writing a Student Newspaper | 30 weeks | $3,900 per year |
| General Communication | The Art of Storytelling, Small Group Communication, Interpersonal Communication | 30 weeks | $3,900 per year |
| Literature | Discovering Fiction, Discovering Short Stories, America through Academic Readings | 30 weeks | $3,900 per year |
Business English:
These program offer advanced development and training in professional communication and business skills through a wide range of tasks which closely reflect the business world. Students will supplement their classroom learning through working in positions that closely reflect their field of study. These programs allow students to legally work in the U.S. and be eligible to get a Social Security number. Each program is four academic quarters in length.
| Program Name | Courses | Duration | Cost |
| Customer Service Specialist | Customer Relationship Management, Personal and Home Care Aide, Call Center, Customer Service as a Career | 40 weeks | $4,500 per year |
| Hospitality Industry Professional | Food Service, Quality Service and Reception, Business Etiquette, Case Studies. | 40 weeks | $4,500 per year |
| Administrative Assistant Processional | Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint | 40 weeks | $4,500 per year |
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