ABOUT CSI
About The ESL Academy
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. As computers became integral to careers in all businesses, CSI offered short certificate programs targeted to adult professionals employed or seeking employment in computer, medical, and business organizations.
In 2005, recognizing the demand to study in the USA from a growing community of international students, CSI launched the ESL Academy to provide affordable and effective English as a Second Language programs. Since then, hundreds of students from more than 40 countries have taken courses at the ESL Academy.
The ESL Academy has several English language programs including an Intensive English Program with beginner, intermediate, and advanced level tracks. As well as three advanced Academic English Programs in writing, communication, and literature. The ESL Academy also launched its Business English Programs in 2011. Business English Programs allow F1 visa holders to legally work and live in the USA while learning professional skills. The ESL Academy plans to continue its growth and become the nation’s top provider of English language and professional studies.
The ESL Academy has three Illinois campuses: Skokie, Chicago, Lombard, and one Boston, Massachusetts campus: Charlestown.
ESL Academy Vision
English Language Programs at CSI seek to empower non-native English speaking students by providing language skills and academic strategies necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals. To achieve this, the ESL Academy utilizes a Blended Learning Methodology and level-based education in reading, vocabulary, writing, and oral skills.
ESL Academy Goals
To provide superior and affordable English Language training by offering:
- Highly-trained and professional instructors who exceed standards in education, teaching experience, and certification.
- Quality and practical education in a stimulating learning environment.
- Support services to aid students with cultural adaptation and to maximize learning.
- A student-focused learning environment that encourages strong channels of communication between students, staff, and faculty.
CSI Is:
- Accredited by the North Central Association (NCA CASI).
- Authorized under Federal Law to enroll non immigrant F-1 and M-1 students.
- Licensed by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
- Approved by the Department of Education to provide Title IV funding to eligible students.
- Approved training provider by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
- Approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to accept GI Bill.
- A recipient of the Department of Labor $3MM H-1B Grant.
- Authorized with on-site Pro-metric, Certiport, Pearson VUE, and NHA testing centers.
- A Microsoft IT academy member.
