International Schools -
Students make fast gains
on standardized tests
after attending our ESL programs.
ESL students at Accelerated Schools
make notable academic progress
as measured by nationally recognized
standardized tests in reading,
language and math.
Since 1991,
students starting above the 3.5
grade level averaged 32 hours
to accomplish a one year gain
in the three subject areas.
Students starting below
the 3.5 grade level averaged
54 hours per grade gain.
These dramatic advances
were accomplished with
the Accelerated Language Programs
pioneered at Accelerated Schools.
Accelerated Language features
multiple exposures
to curriculum materials,
intensive teacher and peer support,
plus a strong motivational program.
ESL students average more than
3000 pages of writing
in English per year.
Fluency in spoken English
is hard to measure,
but observers and students
have been happily surprised
at the high level of English fluency
our ESL students can demonstrate
after a few months.
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EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
THAT TEACH ESL
Our educational tours and field trips
explore hundreds of historical
and geological sites.
Field trip participation adds
a "hands-on" opportunity
to learn American language
and culture.
Several field trips
are scheduled each week.
The only common language used
is English.
Students prepare notes
prior to the trip and take notes
during the trip.
Students and teachers discuss
the tour features in the vans,
and students write papers
the next day in English based
on their trip experience.
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COURSE OFFERINGS
AND CREDIT EARNED:
We help arrange room and board
for our out of town students.
We prefer placement
with a "host family" who can provide
valuable attention
and some social activities
for the student.
The supportive family environment
provided by our substitute parents
has proven most effective
for our students.
The families we recommend
have been screened and trained
to support our positive
reinforcement program.
Some substitute families
have other children
in their homes or have already
reared their children.
This gives them a valuable
perspective for dealing
with our students.
Students are treated as members
of the substitute family
and are responsible for the care
of their own private room.
They are expected to keep
reasonable hours
for their age group and follow
tailored rules for each situation.
The host family's geographical
location within the metro area
isn't important as teachers
pick up and drop off students.
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