- Students will learn to speak English confidently and develop their career plans. - Intrax has a depth of experience that commands respect throughout the international education and training fields. - Students will have the chance to interact with Americans in class, in activities, and through an engaging program of guest speakers and company visits.
National Mix
Since 1993, Intrax Chicago has welcomed more than 8,000 international students annually to our centers in Chicago Student Originsinclude Africa: 2%, Asia: 59%, Europe: 17%, Latin America: 15% and Middle East: 7%.
Intrax English School, ChicagoAbout the
Intrax has been working to connect people and cultures since 1980 and is one of the few organizations designated by the U.S. Department of State as a sponsor for work travel, au pair, high school exchange, and internship programs. Intrax also has partnerships and memberships in many international associations. Intrax is a globally-oriented company that provides a lifetime of high quality educational, work and volunteer programs that connect people and cultures. Intrax has operations in more than 100 countries worldwide and offers diverse educational and cultural programs including: high school exchange, international au pairs, language classes, volunteer opportunities, leadership programs, and work and internship placements. Since 1980, Intrax has placed more than 350,000 participants in its programs. Intrax is based in San Francisco, California, with offices on four continents. Intrax participants come from all walks of life. From American host families to international host companies, from language learners to high school foreign exchange students, from socially-conscious volunteers to business-oriented interns - Intrax has a program that matches what people want to do, when they want to do it.
Focus of Study : The General English course is for students who want to learn practical English for everyday life. Students will learn English more quickly and improve their speaking skills by Discussing interesting topics, Doing exciting activities and Interacting with Americans in-class.
Benefit, Goal of this course : -Spend up to 75% of class time focused on your speaking skills
-Learn quickly by practicing with an American intern in class every week
-Receive more attention from the teacher - only 12 students per teacher
-With 10 General English levels, you will study with students at the same skill level
Curriculum : Students will focus on improving reading, writing, listening and speaking skills along with basic grammar lessons and vocabulary for everyday life in Basic Skills Class. Students will learn idioms and phases by talking with American interns every week and recording themselves on voice recorders in Speaking Class. The program places students in one of 10 levels based on their placement test results. In a small class room setting of 10 to 15 students, students will have more opportunities to interact with professional instructors one to one.
Classroom Hour : Class schedule may vary by each level.
Focus of Study : The General English course is for students who want to learn practical English for everyday life. Students will learn English more quickly and improve their speaking skills by Discussing interesting topics, Doing exciting activities and Interacting with Americans in-class.
Benefit, Goal of this course : -Spend up to 75% of class time focused on your speaking skills
-Learn quickly by practicing with an American intern in class every week
-Receive more attention from the teacher - only 12 students per teacher
-With 10 General English levels, you will study with students at the same skill level
Curriculum : Students will focus on improving reading, writing, listening and speaking skills along with basic grammar lessons and vocabulary for everyday life in Basic Skills Class. Students will learn idioms and phases by talking with American interns every week and recording themselves on voice recorders in Speaking Class. The program places students in one of 10 levels based on their placement test results. In a small class room setting of 10 to 15 students, students will have more opportunities to interact with professional instructors one to one.
Classroom Hour : Class schedule may vary by each level.
Focus of Study and Benefit : Professional Certificates courses are for students who want to apply their advanced English skillls to team projects and business case studies and build a professional pportfolio to develop their career. Through an introduction to North AmericanBusiness practices, the professional certificates offer the most challenging learning experience, allow students to develop skills and language relevant to their career path, and help them build a professional portfolio of their accomplishments. Students will benefit from the courses by talking to guest speakers from successful companies, learning from field trips to US companies and using team projects and case studies to learn important buisness concepts.
Curriculum :
Marketing and Advertising courses is divided into four levels, starting from Level 7 to 10 for five weeks. Students will learn from creating and presenting a marketing plan, guest speaker speeches and consumer research during Company Visit. Students will learn Product Development, Lifecycle and Planning. They will also learn how to develop sales, promotion and advertising strategies. Students can chose between Standard (20 lessons per week), Intensive (25 lessons per week) and Super (30 lessons per week).
Classroom Hour :
Sample Schedule
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
8:30-9:45
Classroom Instruction
Elective
9:45-9:55
Break
9:55-10:55
Classroom Instruction
10:55-11:05
Break
11:05-12:35
Group Work
12:35-13:05
Lunch
13:05-14:05
Elective
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
5 Weeks
Course Level
4 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Professional Certificates - Marketing & Advertising
Focus of Study and Benefit : Professional Certificates courses are for students who want to apply their advanced English skillls to team projects and business case studies and build a professional pportfolio to develop their career. Through an introduction to North AmericanBusiness practices, the professional certificates offer the most challenging learning experience, allow students to develop skills and language relevant to their career path, and help them build a professional portfolio of their accomplishments. Students will benefit from the courses by talking to guest speakers from successful companies, learning from field trips to US companies and using team projects and case studies to learn important buisness concepts.
Curriculum :
Marketing and Advertising courses is divided into four levels, starting from Level 7 to 10 for five weeks. Students will learn from creating and presenting a marketing plan, guest speaker speeches and consumer research during Company Visit. Students will learn Product Development, Lifecycle and Planning. They will also learn how to develop sales, promotion and advertising strategies. Students can chose between Standard (20 lessons per week), Intensive (25 lessons per week) and Super (30 lessons per week).
Classroom Hour :
Sample Schedule
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
8:30-9:45
Classroom Instruction
Elective
9:45-9:55
Break
9:55-10:55
Classroom Instruction
10:55-11:05
Break
11:05-12:35
Group Work
12:35-13:05
Lunch
13:05-14:05
Elective
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
5 Weeks
Course Level
4 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Focus of Study and Benefits : Professional Certificates courses are for students who want to apply their advanced English skillls to team projects and business case studies and build a professional pportfolio to develop their career. Through an introduction to North AmericanBusiness practices, the professional certificates offer the most challenging learning experience, allow students to develop skills and language relevant to their career path, and help them build a professional portfolio of their accomplishments. Students will benefit from the courses by talking to guest speakers from successful companies, learning from field trips to US companies and using team projects and case studies to learn important buisness concepts.
Curriculum : Business Management course is divided into four levels, starting from Level 7 to 10 for four weeks. Students will learn from creating and presenting a management consulting plan, guest speaker speeches and Management in Action experience during Company Visit. Students will learn the role of management and leadership within an organization. They will also learn how to develop their own leadership skills and to cultivate professional relationships. Students can chose between Standard (20 lessons per week), Intensive (25 lessons per week) and Super (30 lessons per week).
Focus of Study and Benefits : Professional Certificates courses are for students who want to apply their advanced English skillls to team projects and business case studies and build a professional pportfolio to develop their career. Through an introduction to North AmericanBusiness practices, the professional certificates offer the most challenging learning experience, allow students to develop skills and language relevant to their career path, and help them build a professional portfolio of their accomplishments. Students will benefit from the courses by talking to guest speakers from successful companies, learning from field trips to US companies and using team projects and case studies to learn important buisness concepts.
Curriculum : Business Management course is divided into four levels, starting from Level 7 to 10 for four weeks. Students will learn from creating and presenting a management consulting plan, guest speaker speeches and Management in Action experience during Company Visit. Students will learn the role of management and leadership within an organization. They will also learn how to develop their own leadership skills and to cultivate professional relationships. Students can chose between Standard (20 lessons per week), Intensive (25 lessons per week) and Super (30 lessons per week).
Classroom Hour :
Sample Schedule
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
8:30-9:45
Classroom Instruction
Elective
9:45-9:55
Break
9:55-10:55
Classroom Instruction
10:55-11:05
Break
11:05-12:35
Group Work
12:35-13:05
Lunch
13:05-14:05
Elective
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
4 Weeks
Course Level
4
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
Focus of Study and Benefit : Professional Certificates courses are for students who want to apply their advanced English skillls to team projects and business case studies and build a professional pportfolio to develop their career. Through an introduction to North AmericanBusiness practices, the professional certificates offer the most challenging learning experience, allow students to develop skills and language relevant to their career path, and help them build a professional portfolio of their accomplishments. Students will benefit from the courses by talking to guest speakers from successful companies, learning from field trips to US companies and using team projects and case studies to learn important buisness concepts.
Curriculum : Project Management course is divided into four levels, starting from Level 7 to 10 for four weeks. Students will learn from creating their own products, Guest speakers' speeches regarding New Product Testing and Event Management experience through company visit. Students will learn managing schedles, budgests and any risks. They will also learn how to build a business case, assess new projects and to track and commuicate progress. Students can chose between Standard (20 lessons per week), Intensive (25 lessons per week) and Super (30 lessons per week).
Focus of Study and Benefit : Professional Certificates courses are for students who want to apply their advanced English skillls to team projects and business case studies and build a professional pportfolio to develop their career. Through an introduction to North AmericanBusiness practices, the professional certificates offer the most challenging learning experience, allow students to develop skills and language relevant to their career path, and help them build a professional portfolio of their accomplishments. Students will benefit from the courses by talking to guest speakers from successful companies, learning from field trips to US companies and using team projects and case studies to learn important buisness concepts.
Curriculum : Project Management course is divided into four levels, starting from Level 7 to 10 for four weeks. Students will learn from creating their own products, Guest speakers' speeches regarding New Product Testing and Event Management experience through company visit. Students will learn managing schedles, budgests and any risks. They will also learn how to build a business case, assess new projects and to track and commuicate progress. Students can chose between Standard (20 lessons per week), Intensive (25 lessons per week) and Super (30 lessons per week).
Classroom Hour :
Sample Schedule
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thu
Fri
8:30-9:45
Classroom Instruction
Elective
9:45-9:55
Break
9:55-10:55
Classroom Instruction
10:55-11:05
Break
11:05-12:35
Group Work
12:35-13:05
Lunch
13:05-14:05
Elective
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
4 Weeks
Course Level
4
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
Independent Housing Options Independent Housing Options are a great value and close to Intrax.Students must contact their preferred housing and book it for themselves. Options include Orange village Hostel, Sheldon Hotel, and Rexidence-Fillmore Center
Homestay Accommodation Living with an American family is a unique way to experience American traditions and culture first-hand. The students will practice their English language skills with real Americans every day. Homestay Accommodation has single rooms or rooms with roommates. Most families provide the students with breakfast and dinner every week (14 meals). The students must give at least 4 weeks’ notice before they arrive to make sure that their homestay is available and reserved. If they have any questions about living with an American family, they can contact the Housing Coordinator.
Residence Club Accommodation The students will enjoy an independent living situation with an international atmosphere, dormitory-style housing and meal options or shared kitchen. Residence clubs also provide an opportunity to get to know students and travelers from all over the world.
Surrounding Area
Intrax Chicago has an Activity Corner where the students can find out about interesting activities, local tours, events, and more about local transportation. Intrax Chicago is Located on the world-famous Michigan Avenue. There are the city's most prestigious dining, shopping, and architectural landmarks. It takes one block away from Millennium Park and close to Lake Michigan. Lastly, it is close to all public transportation including, bus, METRA train and the "L" train.
Facilities
19 classrooms, large student lounge, kitchen, career center, and 2 computer labs with free wireless internet, customized programs and classes, TOEFL and TOEIC preparations, Certificate in Business & Management, Internship Program, Private Instruction, and a variety of interesting focused classes to fit diverse interests and skills.
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