The American Culture and Language Institute (ACLI) at the office of Continuing Education of Northern Virginia Community College, Loudoun Campus is a unique program that offers English as a Second Language to students whose needs are varied and whose commitment to learning is strong. To contact ACLI directly for more information, please call us at (703) 450-2551 or email loesl@nvcc.edu.

10 Reasons to Join Us at ACLI

Excellence

1. Academic Accreditation:	The Commission on Colleges of the Southern (US) Association of Colleges and Schools has accredited NVCC. Other awards are available upon request.
2. Academic excellence:	Our students are among the best prepared ESL students in the area. They achieve high placement in their academic work beyond ESL as well as strong recommendations from their instructors.
3. Experienced faculty:	Our faculty is experienced and must hold advanced academic degrees. The staff has both the administrative and instructional experience to help students be most effective in their learning.
4. Reputation:	Our students rapidly take their places in the corporations and businesses of the area. Many employers seek out NOVA to provide language instruction for their workers. Most students come to us through the recommendation of friends, family or workmates who are current/past satisfied students.

Student Success

5. Wide Combination of International Students:	Each year more than 2000 students from over 40 countries study with us. In a 2008 poll, over 90% of part-time students plan on returning to take further courses. Another 7% completed their course of study.
6. Student Support:	A computer lab and ESL tutorials are among the variety of instructional supports for the students. Counseling is also available as well as a library, a fitness center, and a student recreational facility. Cultural and social activities round out the students’ American learning experience.

Learning for a Lifetime

7. Preparing For The Future:	We shape our English instruction to match our students’ future needs. The students prepare for the TOEFL, GMAT or GRE exams, for further study in NVCC’s academic or occupational courses, or for completion of various certificate programs.
8. Variety of Learning Options:	Our students chose from a wide range of language options. They may select from over 40 courses a term. They attend full-time intensive day classes, part-time evening and weekend courses, certificate programs, or workplace instruction.

Your future begins here

9. Location:

We are located on the most western of NVCC’s six campuses. Close to Dulles International Airport, the Loudoun campus is within the heart of suburban Virginia’s historic countryside. In minutes, students can be in the national parks of the Potomac River valley. Locally, the world-famous Wolf Trap Cultural Center and many outstanding shopping malls provide our students with convenient recreation. The campus is also within a 60-minute drive from the US Capital with its museums, theater and cultural events.

10. Convenient Classes:

The full-time classes normally have 125 instructional hours and begin in September, January, and May. Part-time classes begin in September, January, April, and July and include 30 to 55 hours of instruction. Courses include the most basic entry levels of speaking/listening and reading/writing classes up to advanced classes focusing on academic readiness, business, or American cultural studies. While not all courses are offered every term, students normally find a long list of options.

Hiring

The ESL Center is expanding rapidly. As such, we are usually looking for a few new instructors each term. They must have an advanced degree in ESL or related field. Significant classroom experience is optimal. The pay scale is commensurate with the instructor’s level of academic achievement. Normally, new instructors begin their teaching experience in the evening and weekend classes.

Please fax your resume to 703-421-4121 or email to loesl@nvcc.edu for consideration in the next term. For further information, contact the us at 703-450-2551.