The CILS Philosophy
In this age of high-tech, global communications, why is language teaching still in the dark ages?
The Old School Past…
Around Japan and around the world, many institutions—both old and new—are stuck in the dark ages of education. Once they have a system, they stick stubbornly to it, despite its ineffectiveness, and despite changes in the world at large. Such systemic stagnation makes those language schools irrelevant to the fast-paced, ever-changing world around them. The problems of language teaching stem from precisely these things—little understanding of human nature, a lack of adaptability, and a lack of vision.
The Revolutionary Future…
CILS (The Chicago International Language School), however, is a dynamic, adaptable institution with a versatile, ever-evolving teaching philosophy. It was created by seasoned professionals in the fields of education and technology who all share a powerful vision about the future of language teaching and learning. That vision requires bringing revolutions in the methodologies, technologies and perceptions of language teaching and learning. CILS symbolizes the endless pursuit of perfection in language teaching. We intend first to become the juggernaut of progress in language and cultural education; we then intend to become a permanent provider of dependable, progressive language and culture education that will benefit our students and the societies in which they live. In Japan, the Chicago International Language School has the primary foci of teaching English to Japanese learners, and Japanese to speakers of other languages.
R & D
Everything old is not bad; CILS utilizes the best of classic, traditional educational standards AND merges them with the best modern educational ideas. Through constant research and development, CILS is always aware of the state-of-the-art in the industry, cutting-edge techniques, current progress in the field, applicable technology and the industry horizon. CILS is also always aware of its own place in the field of education. It constantly criticizes and evaluates all teaching methodologies in use at any time to force progress upon its own system. In any industry, the education, ingenuity and experience of even the greatest professionals are limited; therefore, CILS utilizes research from many professional teachers, universities, and other language teaching institutions. We recognize the need for constant improvement. For that reason, our research is ongoing, and we are always listening to ideas and suggestions from our students and staff.
We know that you are an individual. We know that your goals may be very different from those studying around you. Recognizing your unique needs as a student is at the core of our philosophy. While you study language, we study you, and we work with you to reach your ambitions. Language learning should be fun, comfortable, natural, and above all, effective. Contact us today. The Golden Age of language education is beginning—NOW.
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