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		Do you want to improve your English, go to college or advance your career? The English Center offers three core programs that can help you succeed: Career Readiness Program (CRP) Academic and Professional Program (APP) Healthcare Careers Program (HCP) All of our programs stress personal attention, small classes, instructors with masters degrees and a supportive learning atmosphere conveniently located in Jack London Square. The English Center offers the following key benefits: Quality teachers who care about each and every student Small classes, personal attention, and a supportive learning atmosphere Flexible curriculum providing a combination of core and special-interest classes All levels of classes so students with any level of English proficiency can progress at their own pace Professional Practicum with classroom support Academic readiness classes and TOEFL preparation Extraordinarily diverse international student body Cultural learning about US life and institutions Free tutoring or conversation partner on request Assistance with college applications and student visa advising Assistance with housing for international students, including family homestays Beautiful, exciting location in Jack London Square on the scenic San Francisco Bay (only half a block from the Ferry to San Francisco) Proximity to the wonders of California: Yosemite National Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada ski country, the Napa Valley, Los Angeles, and more Am I eligible? If you are highly motivated to learn English. If you have completed a secondary education (high school) OR if you have passed an examination to demonstrate the ability to benefit from post-secondary education. If you are ready, apply now! Our staff is ready to help direct you to the program that is right for you. Email us with any questions. Check out the Sample Schedule of classes for each program. The Career Readiness Program The English Center’s Career Readiness Program (CRP) is for students who need to develop fluency in English as well as knowledge of and readiness for the American workplace. In addition to the core English language curriculum, students in CRP study technology applications, receive career training, and get help with their job search. The Academic and Professional Program The English Center’s Academic and Professional Program (APP) is for students who want to succeed in a U.S. college or university, or who want to improve their English skills to advance their careers or to enhance their lives. In addition to the core English language curriculum, students in APP may take our special-interest classes. The Healthcare Careers Program The English Center’s Healthcare Careers Program (HCP) is for internationally-trained healthcare professionals now living in the San Francisco Bay Area who want to re-enter the healthcare industry. One-on-one assistance and customized services are offered to help students navigate the path to professional licensing and employment. Counseling is supported with in-house training curriculum, state-of-the-art technology and assistance with alternative employment options. Our training curriculum includes licensure test preparation, Pronunciation for Medical Professionals, Healthcare Communication and Culture, and NCLEX-RN Review. Program Disclosures Career Readiness Program The English Center’s Career Readiness Program (CRP) is certified by the US Department of Education with Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Codes 52.0204 and 52.0408. Below are links to a sample of occupations that the US Department of Labor associates with these CIP Codes. First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers Information and Record Clerks Office and Administrative Support Workers Office Clerks Receptionists and Information Clerks Retail Salespersons Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks Green Word Processors and Typists Cost of Attendance Cost of attendance for a full 32-week program Tuition $8,660 Admissions Fee $50 Job Deposit $50 (for students preparing for work) Estimated Books and Materials $400 Academic and Professional Program The Academic and Professional Program is certified by the US Department of Education with Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Codes 23.0101 and 32.0109. The APP is for students who need instruction in English to be able to use the knowledge, training or skills they already have to be successful in their professions, or who need to prepare for college study in the U.S. The English Center program has an on-time graduation rate of 86%.