2016 PROGRAM

BROCHURE

CSI is a post secondary education provider founded in 1989, CSI has become a premier career training school with over 10,000 graduates most of whom found successful employment within only a few months of graduation.

In 2005, recognizing the demand from a growing community of international students, immigrants, and other non-English speaking permanent residents for an affordable and effective English language program, CSI began working with international students and launched English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Since then, thousands of students from all over the world have studied at CSI.

Founded in

1989

Licensed by the Illinois Board of Higher

Education & the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Division of

Professional Licensure, Office of Private

Occupation School Education

Authorized under Federal Law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students (F-1 / M-1)

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MISSIONWe are a dynamic institution providing career-focused high quality programs designed to enhance job opportunities for our graduates and provide a skilled workforce for the community. We strive to achieve this by employing qualified and enthusiastic professionals who create a stimulating learning environment and deliver effective career development services.

ACICS750 First Street NESuite 980 Washington DC 20002202-336-6780www.acics.org

CSI is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

For more information, contact ACICS:

ACCREDITATION

Licensed by the Illinois Board of Higher

Education & the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Division of

Professional Licensure, Office of Private

Occupation School Education

Thousands of students from over 90 countries

5 Campuses in ILChicago, Gurnee, Elgin, Skokie, and Lombard

2 Campuses in MA Charlestown and Worcester

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· A variety of English & Professional programs to choose from· Multiple ESL Programs from Beginner to Advanced· International student admissions: assistance in changing visa status, transferring from other schools and applying from abroad. · Opportunity for work experience through externships with Skill Building Programs· Convenient class schedules

OFFERINGSUNIQUE

· Practical training through externship (CPT Authorization)*

· Education paths linked to high growth, high demand areas

WHAT WE OFFER

*Students enrolled in ESL programs are not eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) work authorization.

WHAT WE OFFER

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CSI international admissions representatives can help you choose the path that is within your budget and meets your personal, professional, and academic goals. As a CSI student looking to continue your education, you can also take advantage of partnerships CSI has with other colleges and universities. There are many learning paths and educational opportunities at CSI. Schedule an appointment to explore them today!

BEGINNER ESL

INTERMEDIATE ESL

ADVANCED ESL

GENERAL WRITING

LITERATURE

COMMUNICATION

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST

CS FOUNDATION

CS ESSENTIAL

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL

SALES & MARKETING PROFESSIONAL

LEARNING PATH

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ESL Programs offer focused classroom and computer-based English as Second Language training. Courses are offered from beginner to advanced levels and are designed to prepare students for U.S. college and university courses.

The Beginner ESL program consists of three courses: Beginner Vocabulary and Conversation, Beginner Writing and Grammar, Beginner Reading Strategies. Students will learn beginner vocabulary, basics of writing, and important reading strategies. Upon successfully completing the program students will gain confidence in speaking English, be able to structure a grammatically correct paragraph, and master some of the following reading strategies: previewing, predicting, using word clues, and using visual clues. Through language lab classes, workshops, and lecture classes, students will become comfortable speaking about relatively simple topics with classmates, teachers, and native English speakers.

The Intermediate ESL program consists of three courses: Intermediate Vocabulary and Conversation, Intermediate Writing and Grammar, and Intermediate Reading Strategies. English learners at the intermediate level will build on their existing language skills and focus on preparing themselves for further academic progress. Courses will focus on exploring new vocabulary, academic writing and reading. Upon successfully completing the program, students will be able to use the newly acquired vocabulary in interactions, write expository paragraphs, and understand grammar concepts including, but not limited to, modal and passive verbs, verb structure and conditional sentences.

The Advanced ESL program consists of three courses: Advanced Vocabulary and Conversation, Advanced Writing and Grammar, and Advanced Reading Strategies. Students within the advanced level program will learn technical vocabulary to be able to discuss complex topics. The program focuses on formal and informal American English speech, idiomatic expressions and deriving meaning from detail. Graduates of the Advanced ESL program will be able to effectively outline and write a traditional five-paragraph essay, utilize basic research methods, and engage in coverstation on a wide range of subjects.

INTERMEDIATE ESL3 Academic Quarters

BEGINNER ESL3 Academic Quarters

ADVANCED ESL3 Academic Quarters

PROGRAMSENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

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CSI’s Academic ESL programs are high-level courses designed for students with advanced to native English proficiency. Courses are especially suited for individuals who wish to study the English as a Second Language in an academic context.

The General Writing program includes three courses: Different Writing Styles, Writing for Work, and Writing Student Newspaper. The program will help students develop the critical thinking skills and writing strategies needed to make clean writing and persuasive arguments. Classes will focus on rhetoric and sentence structure. Upon successful completion of the program, students will gain a variety of appropriate editing skills for a diverse range of professions.

The Literature program consists of three courses: Discovering Fiction, Discovering Short Stories, and America through Academic Readings. Courses teach students reading comprehension techniques, introduce them to different types of reading material, and give them the reading practice they need to prepare for college level reading requirements. The program focuses on developing vocabulary and grammar skills through the discovery of literature, as well as developing oral written communication and critical thinking skills.

The Communication program consists of three courses: The Art of Storytelling, Small Group Discussion, and Interpersonal Communication. The program emphasizes student participation, interviews and oral presentations, which supplement the learning of organizational problem solving, decision making, leadership and establishment of healthy interpersonal relationships. Upon successfully completing the program, students will learn how to speak easily in front of the class, in a small group, and one-on-one with other students.

LITERATURE3 Academic Quarters

GENERAL WRITING3 Academic Quarters

COMMUNICATION3 Academic Quarters

PROGRAMSACADEMIC ESL

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CSI’s Skill Building programs offer a way for students to gain professional skills needed in the business world. Each program is a specialized, fast-paced, flexible, and academically rigorous course of study. Students in all Skill Building programs supplement classroom lecture with externships in various industry positions.*

The Small Business Administrator (SBA) program is focused on key knowledge areas encompassing various spheres of entrepreneurship. The program classes hone the following skills: public speaking, interpersonal communication, sales operations, customers relations, and technical skills such as digital marketing. The one-year program equips students with a theoretical foundation and a set of invaluable skills needed to become successful in business enterprises.

The Customer Service Specialist (CSS) program offers advanced development and training in professional communication and business skills. Professional communication and business skills are developed through a wide range of tasks, which closely reflect the business world. Students study the core competencies of customer relationship management through techniques that teach them to assess, assist, and meet the needs of customers.

The Administrative Assistant Professional (AAP) program aims to equip students with necessary administrative skills needed to succeed in an office environment. The program includes the following five courses: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Office Procedures, Business Communications, and an externship course. The one-year program aims to provide students with imperative knowledge about proper professional behavior in an office environment, management of electronic files, and general administrative office procedures.

The Hospitality Industry Professional (HIP) program offers advanced development and training in various positions within the hospitality industry, from receptionists to food servers. Emphasis is placed on the core competencies of hospitality service including quality service and business etiquette. Students are exposed to case studies that require defining issues within the hospitality industry and analyzing and implementing various solutions to the case studies.

CUSTOMER SERVICESPECIALIST

4 Academic Quarters

SMALL BUSINESSADMINISTRATOR

4 Academic Quarters

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL

4 Academic Quarters

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRYPROFESSIONAL4 Academic Quarters

PROGRAMSSKILL BUILDING

*CPT Authorization issued to those who qualify.

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CSI’s Computer Science Program provides students with the strong academic background and industry-based certifications that help prepare them for success in computer science related professions. By combining practical training with theoretical knowledge, the CS Programs give students the skills they need to succeed in this rapidly growing industry.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Sales and Marketing Professional (SMP) program is a one-year program that focuses on a wide array of business topics, theories, and practices. The program assists students in honing the following skills: public speaking, interpersonal communication, sales operations, customer relations, and technical skills (such as digital marketing). Each course in the SMP program provides students with a well-rounded foundation of sales and marketing and prepares them to enter the field as a well-read professional.

The CS Foundation program introduces students to concepts in computer science and prepares students for a career in software testing or related field. Students in this program will prepare for and take the American Software Testing Qualification Board (ASTQB/ISTQB) certification examination (Foundation level). This program combines academic study, professional certification, and work experience through externship.

The CS Essential program introduces students to a working knowledge of programming basics, problem solving, algorithm development, debugging strategies, and a modern programming environment. Students will also acquire skills that can be applied to a problem solving using programs and the practice of computer science. Students will study specialized subjects such as machine organization, computer design, data structures, and programming languages. Students in this program will prepare for and take the Java ME and OCJP certifications.

CS FOUNDATION1 Academic Year

SALES & MARKETINGPROFESSIONAL

4 Academic Quarters

CS ESSENTIAL1 Academic Year

PROGRAMS

CSI accepts transfer, change of status applications, and applications from abroad. CSI is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Contact an international admission representative to receive guidance on the admissions process.

Students are required to have a High School diploma, its equivalent (GED), or demonstrate the ability-to-benefit from the training offered at CSI by passing an Ability-to-Benefit Test approved by the U.S. Department of Education. CSI may also accept students who are over compulsory school age, do not have a valid high school diploma or its equivalent, and have not taken the ability-to-benefit test if they have financial sponsorship through contractual training agreements with public or private organizations. International students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours of course(s) to maintain full time status.

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COMPASS TESTING FOR ESLBefore students register for courses in the ESL or Academic ESL Programs at CSI, they must take a computer-based, standardized ESL COMPASS Test.

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TESTINGBefore a student can enroll in Skill Building programs, they must take a computer-based, standardized, ESL COMPASS test. A student must score at least a 77 to meet English proficiency requirement of Skill Building Programs.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

SKILL BUILDING PROGRAMS

PLACEMENT SCORES

0-50Beginner ESL

51-76Intermediate ESL

77-90Advanced ESL

77-95Academic ESL

· Document of one full academic year of schooling in the United States prior to CPT authorization.· Must be in active status in SEVIS when applying.· Students waiting for reinstatement, applicants wishing to transfer to CSI with a terminated or a completed status, or those with a newly approved status change may not eligible to apply for acceptance into the Skill Building programs.· In order to maintain full time enrollment F-1 International students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of course(s).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS IF F-1 STUDENT

· Must secure own Externship placement.EXTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSIONS

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YOUR FUTURE!YOUR FUTURE!

CSI does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin or ancestry,

marital status, creed, religion, color, sexual preference, political ideas, age,

or mental or physical disability in admission, in access to programs, or in

employment policies. CSI reserves the right to request additional documents to

make admissions decisions.

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CHECKLISTAPPLICATION

TRANSFER STATUS CHANGE

FROM ABROAD

Admissions application

$250 Processing fee

Shipping fee

I-539 Form

Personal bank statement of sufficient funds - or - Bank statement/support letter - or - Affidavit of Support (I-134)/bank statement

Copy of vaild passport with your picture clearly displayed

Copy of visa and both sides of the I-94

Copy of a foreign high school or college diploma - or - transcripts

Explanation letter to USCIS

DS-2019 Form if on J-1 visa

$200 SEVIS fee

$290 DHS fee

Notice of Action I-797A

Copy of your current and approved I-20(s)

$100 transfer fee

Marriage certificate (if applicable)

Birth certificate for child dependents (if applicable)

Proof of foreign residency

Proof of property ownership (if applicable)

Recommendation letter from current employer/school (optional)

DOCUMENTS TYPE OF APPLICATION

CHECKLISTAPPLICATION

CSI does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin or ancestry,

marital status, creed, religion, color, sexual preference, political ideas, age,

or mental or physical disability in admission, in access to programs, or in

employment policies. CSI reserves the right to request additional documents to

make admissions decisions.

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TYPE OF APPLICATION

START DATE ............ SEPTEMBER 26END DATE ................ DECEMBER 18

FALL QUARTER 2016

START DATE ............ APRIL 10END DATE ................ JUNE 26

SPRING QUARTER 2017

START DATE ............ JANUARY 9END DATE ................ MARCH 27

WINTER QUARTER 2017

START DATE ............ JULY 5END DATE ................ SEPTEMBER 19

SUMMER QUARTER 2016

2016-17ESL, ACADEMIC ESL & SKILL BUILDING PROGRAMS

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ESL 3 Quarters

or 33 Weeks Long

$3,600 Per Year

or $1,200 Per Quar ter

EACH PROGRAM TUITION FEES

Academic ESL 3

Quartersor 33 Weeks Long

$4,200 Per Year

or $1,400 Per Quar ter

$90 Book + Supply

Per Quar ter

$90 Book + Supply

Per Quar ter

EACH PROGRAM TUITION FEES

SkillBuilding 4

Quartersor 44 Weeks Long

$4,700 Per Year

or $1,175 Per Quar ter

EACH PROGRAM TUITION FEES

ComputerScience 1

Academic YearCS Foundation 37 Weeks Long

CS Essentia l 40 Weeks Long

$6,000 Per Year

EACH PROGRAM TUITION FEES

$60 Book + $30 Supply

$60 Book + $30 Supply

$90 Book + Supply

Per Quar ter

$600 Book + Supply

Per Year

$70 Book + $20 Supply

$500 Book + $100 Supply

TUITION & FEES

The book fee and supply fee must be paid in full by all students enrolled in CSI programs. The book fee and supply fee are charged at

the start of each quarter and subject to inflationary increases for each year of your course as determined by CSI. The book fee does

not cover lost or stolen books. Students must pay an additional cost of replacing their books. Tuition, book fees, and supply fees are

subject to change without prior notice.

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AT COMPUTER SYSTEMS INSTITUTEIN THE USASTUDY

Chicago Computer Systems Institute29 East Madison Street Chicago, IL 60602

Lombard Computer Systems Institute477 East Butterfield RoadLombard, IL 60148

Skokie Computer Systems Institute8930 Gross Point RoadSkokie, IL 60077

Worcester Computer Systems Institute10 Mechanic StreetWorcester, MA 01608

Charlestown/Boston Computer Systems Institute529 Main StreetCharlestown, MA 02129

LOCATIONSCAMPUS

EFFECTIVE: 04/14/2016

Computer Systems Institute (CSI) is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure, Office of Private Occupational School Education. CSI is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. CSI is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students, student visas are issued to those who qualify. Students enrolled in ESL programs are not eligible for curricular practical training (CPT) or optional practical training (OPT) work authorization. Programs vary by location. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs, and other important information, visit our website at: www.csinow.edu/about-csi/consumer-information

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