About ILSCA
At ILSCA, we love different cultures and are passionate about teaching. Our mission is to help you learn a new language in a friendly and supportive environment. We believe that learning a language opens up new opportunities and helps people connect with others. Join us and start your language journey today!
A Brief History About Our Origins
The Founding and Growth of International Language School
Founded in 1991 by two passionate teachers, the International Language School (ILSCA) began with a focus on German language instruction. As the demand for language education grew, ILSCA expanded its offerings to include Spanish, English as a Second Language, and French. Over time, we broadened our curriculum to include Italian, Portuguese, American Sign Language, Chinese, and Japanese, catering to a diverse range of learners.
Our school has always been committed to serving the local community, and our efforts have been recognized in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin multiple times over the past decade. From humble beginnings in 1991 with only a handful of students in our first summer program, we have grown significantly. In fact, during the past summer, we had more than 170 students enrolled—many of whom were returning students or referred by others.
At ILSCA, we take great pride in our growth and our ability to provide high-quality language education to learners of all ages.
Faculty and Class Structure
Our school is located at the picturesque Pitzer College in Claremont and has a team of many expert teachers for our Language classes.
Our teachers, are experts in their languages and have been with us for many years. Most of our teachers grew up in a foreign country and have advanced degrees in the languages they teach.
We offer group classes for students of all ages, from children as young as 18 months to adults. We also offer private one-on-one tutoring and highly successful live virtual classes via Zoom with our experienced instructors.
Importance of Learning a Foreign Language
Speaking more than one language has become increasingly important in recent years. Many people choose to learn a foreign language to further their education, improve their employment opportunities and communication skills, or make travel easier.
Lesson Plans and Learning Experience at ILSCA
People choose to learn a new language for many reasons, such as:
- To further their education: Learning a new language can open up more educational opportunities, such as studying abroad or working in a foreign country.
- To improve their employment opportunities: Many employers are looking for bilingual or multilingual employees, as globalization has made it more important than ever to be able to communicate with people from different cultures.
- To improve their communication skills: Learning a new language can help people to better understand and communicate with people from different cultures.
- To make travel easier: Traveling can be more enjoyable and rewarding when you can communicate with the locals.
We will support you on your language learning journey and respect your learning style and pace.
A Word From Our Director
Hello! I am Nuria Fortier, the director of the International Language School. ILSCA is a language school for children and adults. We offer classes in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, American Sign Language, and English.
Our classes are taught by experienced and qualified teachers. We believe that the best way to learn a new language is through immersion. This means that our students will have many opportunities to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing in their target language.
We also offer extracurricular activities, such as cultural events, language clubs, and field trips. We believe that these activities help to make language learning more fun and engaging for our students.
If you are interested in learning a new language, we would love to welcome you to ILSCA!
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