About Us

hether youre just starting to learn English or moving toward mastery of the language, the Atlanta English Institute can empower you to realize your dreams. Communications specialists since 1993, we oer a full range of English as a Second Language classes and test preparation. AEI has become a community of learning, welcoming students from all over the world. Weve helped our students nd their voices, nourish their visions, and feel at home. We invite you to join us.

LANGUAGE IS POWER

4000 Dekalb Technology Parkway Building 500, Suite 550 Atlanta, GA 30340 Phone: 770-455- 9226 Fax: 770-455-8336 E-mail: info@atlei.com Web site: www.atlei.com

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The Atlanta English Institute (AEI) provides intensive English instruction, Test Preparation, and private tutoring to non-native speakers from beginner to those seeking mastery. The school aims to build solid academic foundations and foster communication, as well as the skills and knowledge to achieve personal, professional, and academic success. AEI does this through the context of a nurturing environment which models integrity and excellence.

BE LI E F

At AEI we strive to honor the Lord and to help develop good citizens. These cherished aspirations guide us in all our work.

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hether youre just starting to learn English or moving toward mastery of the language, the Atlanta English Institute can empower you to realize your dreams. Communications specialists since 1993, we oer a full range of ESL classes, private tutoring, and complete test preparation. AEI has become a community of learning, welcoming students from all over the worldfrom Colombia to Korea, from Ghana to the Ukraine. Weve helped our students nd their voices, nourish their visions, and feel at home. We invite you to join us. Youll be glad you did! Our language instructorsall of them native speakers and experienced English/ESL teachers by vocationcarefully tailor their teaching to each student. Here, no one is a number; instead, each person is an individual. Celebrating the diversity of our student body, were mindful of the many cultures among us, and we honor the reality that each student learns dierentlyat his or her own pace, and in very distinctive ways. With all of our classes limited to twelve students, youre certain to receive the kind of individual attention that makes learning eective, joyful and memorable. In teaching language, we instill a solid foundation in grammar and vocabulary, but then progress to teaching communication. We help students feel comfortable using authentic American English in real-life situations: the university or high school classroom, the workplace, the professional world. Understanding that an integral part of language learning is cultural awareness, built into the curriculum are opportunities for students to experience many aspects of contemporary American life. Our multi-media language lab and dedicated student computers allow students access to the Internet and up-to-the-minute software. For students preparing for TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and USMLE exams, we oer a computer lab and state-of-the-art test preparation software. Keeping in mind the myriad challenges of the new century, we employ the latest in learning technology. Finally, while our academic courses are both rigorous and practical, we serve the whole studentspirit as well as mind. We dont just teach subjects; we teach students to be lifelong learners.

We would be honored to teach you.

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Netherlands (Holland) Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan Peru Poland Puerto Rico Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Somalia South Africa Spain Switzerland Taiwan/Taiwan ROC Thailand Togo Tunisia Turkey Ukraine United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Viet Nam Yugoslavia Zambia

Albania Angola Austria Bangladesh Belgium Belarus Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma (Myanmar) Cameroon Canada Chad China (The Republic of) Colombia Costa Rica Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Estonia Ethiopia France Gabon

Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guinea Haiti Honduras Hungary India Indonesia Israel Italy Ivory Coast (Cte dIvoire) Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea (Republic of) Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Mali Malta Mexico Mongolia Mozambique
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Having very dierent backgrounds and goals, students from all over the world attend AEI. The majority of our student body are professionals who already have undergraduate or advanced degrees from their home countries. Others would like to attend university or graduate school in the United States after they complete their English studies. These students often take both English and Test Preparation courses. AEI also helps students such as businessmen who are already settled in the U.S.; yet, they want to improve their English in order to expand their opportunities. In a word: expect to meet someone you wouldnt otherwise meet! Our former students and graduates are successfully pursuing their careers or further education in the U.S. or their home country. Whatever your language needs, AEI can help you realize your dreams. At the same time, opportunities to meet new people and learn about dierent cultures abound!

FA C ULTY AND STAFF

To hire only the very best teachers is not only our policy but also our practice. Thus, our students can expect teachers who are both professional and experienced. All our ESL instructors are native speakers of English. Our minimum requirement for teachers is two- to three-years teaching experience and a relevant baccalaureate degree. However, the average number of years of teaching experience is twelve years and more than 90 percent of our faculty have advanced degrees and hold ESL certicates. Adding to our qualications, teachers and sta regularly participate in professional development training. By having continuing education as a requirement, we aim to keep both sta and instructors abreast of the latest research and best practices relevant to their eld. Within the framework of AEIs curriculum and standards, instructors have liberty to creatively develop lesson plans. They are encouraged to master their discipline and to incorporate the latest materials, technologies and methodologies.

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AEIs multimedia laboratories boosts student success at speaking, listening, reading, writing, and test practice, allowing students to immerse themselves in the language. Instructors help students use technology to make learning language fun, faster, and easier. The AEI computer lab also features extra assistance from the Lab Instructor/Resource Specialist to guide students with their particular needs.
DEDICATED STUDENT COMPUTERS

AEI oers dedicated student computers with internet access and word processing for both academic and personal use.
LI BRA RY S ERV I C ES A N D R ES O U R CE S

Equipped with multi-media resources, instructional technology, computer-based testing materials, pre-literate to mastery level English language learning resources, a range of academic texts and professional and general newspapers and periodicals, the AEI library is available to serve the needs of our instructors and international learners. In addition, they can potentially access more than 150 databases using cards from their local libraries. This free virtual library is available 24/7 on or o campus through Georgia Library Learning Online.

L O C AT I O N
AEI is conveniently located in the heart of Atlantas international community. We are 1015 minutes from downtown Atlanta with immediate access to major freeways and public transportation. (Please see our website for additional information.)
AT L ANTA: C I T Y O F P O S S I B I L I T I E S

Over the past twenty years, Atlanta has become the jewel of the South. The growth of the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta has been phenomenal! Businesses from all over the world have made the city and surrounding communities their home base. Prosperity has sprung up in every community! Along with community and industry growth, the area has developed many recreational attractions and events. Lake Lanier Islands, for example, provides outdoor boating, swimming, and camping facilities as well as golf and vacation amenities. Besides the recreation areas, Atlanta is full of cultural events and centers. From theaters, the High Museum, major convention and sporting facilities (hockey, basketball, football, and major league baseball), to seasonal local community festivals, there is no lack of community events. Each session, all our Intensive English courses generally include a eld trip to a cultural event or destination. Previous outings have been to Fernbank Museum of Natural History, CNN Headquarters, Stone Mountain Park, and to an IMAX movie. Atlanta has not lost its southern charm or small-city roots. If you are considering a move in order to study and would like to experience a city which is both large and small, both American and international, with plenty of things to do, then Atlanta is the place!
HO U SI NG

AEI can help you to nd the housing option that is right for you. Possibilities include home stay, extended stay, or apartments. Please contact the school for additional information.

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SO U T HE RN A S S O C I AT I O N O F C O L LE GE S A N D SCHO O LS ( SA CS)

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredits colleges, universities, and other educational institutions in 11 states of the Southeastern U.S and in Latin America. For more than a century, SACS has been developing standards for accreditation to identify and encourage quality academic improvement. For further information, including a list of approved schools, please visit www.sacs.org.
C O MMI SSI O N O N A C C R ED I TAT I O N A N D SCHOO L I MPR OVE ME N T ( CA SI )

The Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement accredits schools in countries all over the world. CASI brings together educators worldwide to provide expertise in accreditation and school improvement. For further information, including a list of approved schools, please visit www.ncacasi.org.
C O MMI SSI O N O N EN G L I S H L A N G UA GE PR OGR A M A CR E DI TATI O N ( CE A )

Commission on English Language Program Accreditation(CEA) is a national accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. and is also recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. For further information about this accreditation, please visit www.cea-accredit.org

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( I N T ER N ATI ON A L STU DE N TS)

The school is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. All international students and exchange visitors must possess a SEVIS I-20 issued by an approved school. SEVIS (Student Visitor Information System) is an automated process to collect, maintain, and manage information about international students and exchange visitors during their stay in the United States. SEVIS is operated by the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) under the federal Department of Homeland Security. AEIs SEVIS School Code is ATL 214F 01554000. For further information, including a list of approved schools, please visit www.uscis.gov.
iBT T O E FL ( T ES T O F EN G L I S H A S A F O R E I GN LA N GU A GE I N TE R N E T B A SE D)

AEI is authorized by ETS as an ocial iBT TOEFL Test Center. The internet-based TOEFL test (iBT) helps institutions of higher learning make decisions about the readiness of international learners to eectively communicate in an Englishspeaking academic environment. A skills-integrated test is used to measure students readiness to succeed. Thus, they need to not only understand English, but also to communicate eectively. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are key skill areas tested using the integrated approach. Students who desire to pass the test may enroll in our courses. They are designed to increase successful outcome on the iBT (internet-based) TOEFL. We strive to ensure that our students achieve academic readiness.

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