English as a Second Language in Orange County, California

International Culture and Language School

OrangeEnglish.org

A non-profit school

The finest teachers in Orange County

ICLS is a 'Hands-on'

English Language School

with small group personalized

lessons. We have very qualified teachers who act as a caring guide resulting in an intrinsic motivation to learn English

Our Teachers

Our 'student-centered' curriculum is designed to offer students a variety of English language classes in a small group setting.

Students really appreciate customized ESL lessons with plenty of speaking opportunitites. Some courses are designed to teach English in a vocational context serving the needs of the students living and working in our community.

Our founder, Mr. Aaron Kelly, emphasizes 'hands-on' learning through field trips and community service learning opportunities.

Schools should not be, "so set apart, so isolated from ordinary conditions and motives of life... it is the one place in the world where it is most difficult to get experience - the mother of all disciple."

           - John Dewey (education reformer)

“Truly there can be no more noble contribution than the work of  studying and teaching language as a means of gaining and sharing knowledge of cultures different from our own, and in this way fostering the spirit of mutual appreciation and understanding.”

            - Daisaku Ikeda (Founder of Soka University of America)

Cutural

Immersion

and

Community

Investment

Japanese education reformer Tsunesaburo Makiguchi asserted that, through his version of a half-day school system it would increase the chances for students to interact directly with nature. He believed this would develop virtues such as compassion and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things

Mr. Aaron Kelly

M.S. Education – TESOL – Cal State Fullerton

Mr. Kelly has more than 10 years of experience developing curriculum and teaching English in language schools in Japan, Soka University of America, and in the California community colleges.

Mr. Vincent Nunez

M.S. Education – TESOL – Cal State Fullerton

Mr. Nunez combines years of experience teaching in the California community colleges as well as a thorough background of incorporating technology in the classroom. Mr. Nunez specializes in pronunciation and accent reduction.

Ms. Debbie Goss

M.A. English – TESOL – Soka University of America

Ms. Goss’ background teaching children helps to create a high-energy, low-anxiety classroom environment, and her coursework at Soka University has provided a framework for conducting English lessons in a peace-centered curriculum.

Ms. Anhvy Do

M.S. Education – TESOL – Cal State Fullerton

B.A. English Literature – U.C. Riverside

Ms. Anhvy Do has 14 years of experience teaching community college ESL to adults and her love for children has made her a popular English tutor for children of all ages in a wide variety of subjects.

Ms. Sue Shanley

M.S. Education - TESOL - Cal State Fullerton

B.A. English Literature – Cal State Sonoma

B.A. Education – Concordia University

Ms. Shanley is in her last semester of her Master’s of Education with emphasis in TESOL at CSUF. She also has 6 years of experience working as an English tutor at Fullerton College.

Ms. Marley Cervantes

M.S. Education – TESOL, B.A. English – Cal State Fullerton

Ms. Cervantes has a strong academic background with a Master's degree in Education with emphasis in TESOL and a Bachelor's degree in English cum laude. Ms. Cervantes has several years experience teaching in the California community colleges as well as private English language programs.

Mr. John Scardino

B.A. English – Cal State Fullerton, B.A. Psychology - U.C. Berkeley

Teaching Credential – State of California

Mr. Scardino is a world traveler with more than 10 years of experience teaching English in language schools in Korea, Japan, Intensive English programs in Orange County and in the California community college system.

Ms. Christina Irene Baker

M.S. Education & Literacy – TESOL – Capella University

M.B.A. in Non-profit management - Hope International University

M.A. Communication Studies: Speech

Ms. Baker has such a unique academic background but her love for teaching and her involvment  in community based organizations is what makes her such a welcome addition to our school.

The peace-centered curriculum is designed to establish a steady flow of global citizens in Orange County and the world.

Curriculum