Welcome to FLS
With globalization increasing, it’s more important than ever to learn about other cultures. There’s no better way to understand a new culture than by learning its language. This is what FLS International has been about for over 30 years.
By joining an FLS program, students improve their English, gain an understanding of other cultures and develop their independence. Studying overseas can be life-changing, leading students to challenge themselves, find their true passions and increase their personal growth.
At FLS we invite each student to appreciate the allure of a new language and immerse themselves in a new culture. We strive to give students both the edge and motivation necessary to become part of the global marketplace and pursue endless opportunities for personal growth.
As America’s largest network of family-owned and operated language schools, FLS is proud of our excellent record of student satisfaction and client service. For over three decades, we have offered programs that entice students to reach new levels of success and expand their dreams. With our responsiveness and individualized attention to student concerns, we are confident that FLS is the best choice for a unique and valuable American experience.
MISSION STATEMENT
FLS International is committed to providing effective English as a Foreign Language education and cultural training to international students and assisting clients during each phase of their educational experience, from their initial entry into the United States to their transfer to a college or university.
THE
FLS ADVANTAGE
Here are just a few of the reasons why FLS International offers international students an unbeatable learning and cultural experience. As America’s largest family-owned and operated network of language schools, we pride ourselves on our personalized and flexible service.
Small class sizes ensuring individual student attention.
College and university placement assistance at no additional charge.
Programs using the immersion method of language instruction, emphasizing spoken English.
Structured Pathway programs to effectively prepare students for college entrance.
Eighteen levels of English study.
Unique English Everywhere program highlighting key curriculum points each week.
Experienced academic counselors.
Accreditation by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation).
Centers located in secure, safe environments.
Monthly Language Extension Day, letting students use their English in new settings.
Highly qualified teaching staff with all faculty holding Master’s Degrees or TESOL credentials.
ABOUT
ETHICAL CONDUCT
INTEGRITY
We will manifest the highest level of integrity in all our professional undertakings, dealing with others honestly and fairly, abiding by our commitments, and always acting in a manner that merits the trust and confidence others have placed in us.
RESPECT FOR THE LAW
We will follow all applicable laws and regulations and carefully and reflectively advise students and scholars regarding those laws and regulations. We will seek out appropriate guidance and advice when regulations appear contradictory, ambiguous, or confusing or when a situation is beyond our role or competency.
QUALITY
We will strive constantly to provide high quality and educationally valuable programs and services. We regularly will evaluate and review our work in order to improve those programs and services and will seek out and adopt exemplary practices.
COMPETENCE
We will undertake our work with the highest levels of competence and professionalism, regularly seeking and acquiring the training and knowledge necessary to do so. Our commitment to professional competence will extend to exercising thorough oversight of external programs and placements. Through careful planning and the development and implementation of appropriate policies, we will do our utmost to ensure the safety, security, and success of students, staff, faculty, and scholars.
DIVERSITY
In both word and deed we will respect the dignity and worth of all people and be properly attentive and responsive to the beliefs and cultural commitments of others. In the planning, development, and implementation of programs and services we will engage respectfully with the diversity of peoples and perspectives. We will strive to ensure that our programs reflect the diversity of our institutions and their educational goals.
TRANSPARENCY
We will demonstrate the appropriate level of transparency in dealings with individuals and organizations. In collaborations with other institutions and individuals we will proceed on the bases of equality and mutuality. Transactions with external providers of programs and services will be conducted professionally, always keeping the welfare of students foremost, and disclosing any potential conflicts of interests. We will provide faculty, staff, students, and scholars with the information they need to make good decisions about program participation and to facilitate their adjustment to the locales and cultures where they will study or work.
ACCESS
In planning developing, and implementing our programs we will strive to ensure that they are accessible to all qualified individuals, doing our utmost to guarantee that international education is available to all who desire it and can benefit from it.
RESPONSIVENESS
We will maintain open and readily accessible communication with individuals in our programs and services and with our institutional partners. This includes providing students with the appropriate level of support based on age, experience, language ability, and placement.
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ACCREDITATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
FLS is one of a select number of schools accredited by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We are also members of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) and active participants in NAFSA and TESOL.
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
CEA is a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CEA is a specialized accrediting agency founded by active professionals in English language education and is the only U.S. agency designed specifically to accredit English language programs.
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
The Bureau protects students and consumers through the oversight of California’s private postsecondary educational institutions by conducting qualitative reviews of educational programs and operating standards, proactively combating unlicensed activity, impartially resolving student and consumer complaints, and conducting outreach.
The American Association of Intensive English Programs
English USA is a thriving group with over 200 programs of International Educators on a mission to provide the best English language instruction in the world. Join today and make 2020 the year you tap into the benefits of a vibrant association that serves all types of English Language teaching professionals and keeps our industry strong.