International Center for Language Studies, Inc.

Washington,  D.C.

TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT):

ONE-MONTH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

One-Month Intensive Training to help ESL teachers and instructors upgrade their skills and expand their knowledge of American methodologies of Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), including ICLS’ induced discourse method.

Training includes (1) program orientation; (2) morning visits to local public and private schools and colleges to observe methods of classroom instruction, teaching techniques and training logistics; (3) afternoon workshops with ICLS teaching staff to observe, practice, and discuss ESL teachers’ training techniques, classroom instruction and curriculum and training materials; (4) team project presentations on a variety of topics to help master language learning and teaching techniques; and (5) meeting professional colleagues by attending networking events and workshops.

The program targets ESL teachers from secondary and post secondary schools and special language training schools and centers.

This program includes intensive training workshops for 40 hours, five days a week. The ESL staff will provide mentoring and counseling to program participants on a regular basis. ICLS will monitor and evaluate training progress and discuss training outcomes with program participants and ESL staff.

ENROLLMENT

Applications are accepted on a continual, year-round basis. Due to strict visa regulations, we strongly encourage early submission of applications.

Those who enroll in One-Month Professional Training are required to submit applications two months prior to the start of the training workshops at ICLS. ICLS will need a maximum of one-month to review and process the application information for issuing DS-2019 Form and to develop a customized training plan, and overall, to prepare a J-1 visa application package per applicant.  The application packages will be sent to applicants as soon as they are complete.

Obtaining a J-1 Visa

New US Visa regulations require a rigorous review of documents that are required before ICLS can issue the DS-2019 form.  This includes reviewing the visa application, identifying the host company placement, developing the training plan, interviewing the applicant, reviewing the financial support documents and medical insurance, as well obtaining sufficient evidence of the applicant’s intention to return to home country upon completion of the program.  To learn about the specifics of the J-1 visa application review, please visit the US Embassy located in your home country.  We advise you to sign up early for an interview prior to receiving a J-1 application package.  Due to many applications, US Embassies set up an interview date for a J-1 visa applicant.  We also suggest you check with the US Embassy on a regular basis to monitor any changes in scheduling an interview or visa processing.  Please count on at least one month to obtain an appointment for the interview. Processing of J-1 visa applications may vary at each US Embassy/Consulate in your home country.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Please send us an email to request the latest schedule for this option.

PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES

One Month Professional Training for Non-English Speaking ESL Teachers
American Methodology of Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) (Induced Discourse Method) at ICLS