English School focused on Social Justice

Introduction

The CIS offers classes to adults 18-years and older with a focus on individuals involved in the social movement, women struggling for their self-determination, and those who are unable to attend other language schools for financial reasons. Classes are maintained at an affordable price with need-based half-scholarships available. We offer all levels of English instruction from beginner to conversational. The school uses a methodology based on communication and participatory techniques. Classroom activities, materials, and discussion include social content.

Logistics

Classes are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:15 - 7:00 pm, often with a ten minute break. Usually classes have between 8-10 students each, for a total of approximately 60 students in every session.  On Wednesday Evenings we also have special activities, such as Potlucks or Article Discussion Group.

Cost Students' payments cover the price of instruction, materials, graduation expenses, and teacher training.  For a nine-week session, students are charged $45 US dollars for 9-Week cycles and $50 for 10-Week Cycles. Students must pay at least half on the first day of class, and the other half within 15 days of the start of the session (to account for pay dates). Need-based scholarships are available.

Basic C Class, Cycle II 2008	Student Presentation October 2008
Students Receive Diplomas 2008	Activity on Mining Cycle II 2008

The English School Cycles for 2009 and 2010 are as follows:

(These days do not include pre-cycle volunteer training or post-cycle evaluation)

• 2009 Session 4: September 7th - November 16th  (10-Week Session; No Class Tuesday September 15th)
• 2010 Session 1: January 11th - March 18th (10-Week Session)
• 2010 Session 2: April 12th-June 10th (9-Week Session)
• 2010 Session 3: June 21st-August 26th (9-Week Session; No Class August 2-5th)
• 2010 Session 4: September 13th-November 22nd (10-Week Session)

Volunteer English Teachers

The teachers are volunteers, most come from other countries, and are usually, but not necessarily, native English speakers.

If you're interested in volunteering, please click here for more information.

Testimonials

CIS combines the study of english with analizing the reality of El Salvador in an objective way.

-Otilio Ayala Sosa-

A student from CIS.