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English
USA
in
Action
inthe
Student
Informati
on
Pack
2013
Welcometothe
EmbassyEng
lishinAction
Program.We
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thatyouhave
chosenEmbassy.We
wanttomake
sure
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ishinActionProgram
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successfuland
thatyouachie
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theclassroom
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Pleasekeepin
mindthatwe
areavailable
to
helpyouwith
anyquestions
thatyoumay
haveregarding
yourplaceme
ntandthis
handbook.
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I used to learn English with justa book and a teacher but withEmbassy Im improving my English
using technology in our classroomas well. The course is wonderfuland Im improving my English faster
than I expected.
Felipe Souza - Brazil
The Embassy English in Action program provides you with
an excellent opportunity to improve your English skills
outside the classroom. This unique experience allows
you to improve your English skills in everyday, real world
encounters with native and uent English speakers.
Placements are designed to maximize your opportunities
to practice a wide range o English skills and to oer you
urther insight in to American culture. Our job at Embassy
is to support you both beore and during the placements
with useul preparation and access to our riendly sta, and
on successul completion o the program we are pleased to
present you with a Certifcate o Completion.
Please remember that the purpose o the program is not
to obtain employment or to receive job training or work
in a specifc or new feld, and although requests regardingproessional interests may be taken into consideration,
we cannot guarantee the type o industry, host organization,
position, or location.
Please read through the remainder o this booklet or
additional details about this rewarding program. We look
orward to meeting you at one o the Embassy schools in
the USA!
Available Boston, Fort Lauderdale, New York, San Diego
Los Angeles and San Francisco
Full or part time Full time (between 20 and 40 hours per week
Paid or unpaid Unpaid
Minimum level o
English at start o
placement
Upper-Intermediate (Level 5 and above)
Duration o placement Four weeks minimum to eight weeks
maximum
Minimum course
duration including
placement
Minimum 4 weeks o Intensive English or
as part o our Embassy Language Semester
Abroad course (with an Upper-Intermediate/
Advanced level o English) required beore
starting placement
Can the placement
option be pre-booked
beore arrival?
Yes. Completed application must be received
at least 6 weeks beore the placement and
this must be reviewed beore the placement
option can be confrmed. All EIA students are
required to meet with the EIA coordinator at
least 4 weeks prior to their placement start
date
What certifcate will
the student get?
An Embasy English in Action certifcate, in
addition to any Certifcate issued or the
Embassy English language course
Payment Full ees must be paid at least our weeks
prior to the start o the placement
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Pre-Arrival
Embassy requires that you schedule a telephone interview
with us prior to arrival. The purpose o the telephone call is
to determine that your English level is appropriate, ensure
that your goals and the goals o the English in Action
Program are the same, discuss your expectations with
regards to the placement, discuss the reality o placement
possibilities within felds o interest and make you aware o
any immigration criteria that you should be aware o with
regards to this program.
On Arrival
Once you arrive at the Embassy Center, you must meet with
the English in Action Coordinator at least our weeks prior to
your scheduled placement.
You will be coached regarding conventional Americanetiquette. Introductions are typically scheduled within
two weeks prior to the start o your placement. Once
an organization expresses a willingness to host you, an
appointment is scheduled. There are no guarantees.
Students can be rejected. The EIA Coordinator should be
contacted within 24 hours with an update rom the host
organization. Depending on the circumstances, i you are
not accepted by a host organization you may be introduced
to a second potential host, you may be placed in class, or
you may be reunded the cost o the program. Embassy
guarantees one placement or you.
During the term o your placement, you are required to
complete and e-mail a weekly status report to the attention
o the EIA Coordinator each Friday aternoon. During the
last week o your placement you should complete and email
your fnal report. You will receive a Certifcate o Completion
once we have this fnal report rom you.
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Overview
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QuestionsWhat will I be expected to do?
You should expect to take every opportunity to practice
your English skills while at your placement. It is up to you to
make the most o your time while you are with your host.
Will I meet my host before placement?
Yes, you will be introduced in person to one potential host
organization. Occasionally, more than one meeting will be
required beore you are accepted or a placement. Decisions
regarding a second meeting are at the sole discretion o the
EIA Coordinator. Sta in the school will assist you with the
whole process.
Will I practice speaking at the placement?
Yes! There should be ample opportunities to
practice speaking.
What happens if I do not like my placement?
From time to time, despite all our best eorts, a host ails to
provide the experience that they promised. In such a case
we will make every eort to fnd you another placement
as quickly as possible or alternatively place you into an
Embassy course.
What level of English should I have?
By the time you begin your placement you need to be at
an Upper-Intermediate level, as you will need to be able to
communicate easily and understand when people talk at
normal speed. I your English level is not sufciently high
at the start o your placement, you can choose to deer
the placement and do some additional weeks o language
training to reach the required level.
When am I expected to be at my placement?
Your schedule will be established with the host and can
involve exible hours. Your placement will be between 20
and 40 hours per week.
How will my English language progress be monitored
during the placement?
You will be asked to submit a weekly report to the school,
and sta will be available regularly to review and discuss
your EIA experience.
Why not just do a general English course and get a par
time job and get paid for it?
Students cannot legally work in the USA or Canada under
this type o program.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes. StudyCare Insurance is required or all EIA students at
least or the term o the program. Our host organizations
have reviewed the StudyCare coverage and determined
it to be the best and most comprehensive. StudyCare is
thereore mandatory or the period o your placement.
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Guidelines within DHSAll USA English in Action students must comply with the
Department o Homeland Security by doing the ollowing:
EIA students must successully complete their English
course on an F-1 student visa.
The EIA placement takes place during the 60 day grace
period immediately ater the last day o class. In order to
be eligible or the grace period, EIA students must have
80% or higher attendance at the end o their course.
Students who do not maintain the minimum 80% required
attendance will not be permitted to participate in the EIA
program.
EIA students who take a our week placement are only
allowed to stay in the USA or the remaining part o the 60
day grace period (counting rom the last day o classes atthe school) ater they have completed their placement.
EIA students who take an eight week placement are not
allowed to take a grace period ater the placement is over.
Such students must return home, return to classes or
transer to another school.
EIA students who plan on transerring to another school
ater the completion o their placement must contact the
other school during the 60 day period while they are taking
the placement to begin their transer process.
EIA students who wish to return to school ater the
placement must do so ater their placement is completed
or beore the 60 day grace period is over, whichever is
frst.
EIA students are not eligible or vacation breaks during
their EIA program.
In case o a delay in placing a student with a host the
student will continue to take classes until the start o the
placement.
EIA students must make every eort to succeed in the
placement. I an EIA student is not able to continue their
placement due to unresolved issues, the student mustreturn to school and attend classes while they wait or a
second introduction.
EIA students are not permitted to leave the country durin
their placement. I its necessary or such students to
leave the USA during their program, they must return to
regular classes or at least two weeks and then they will
be allowed to resume their placement.
AgreementDuring the placement, all students must:
Respect the discipline and the policies o the host at all
times
Comply with all host organization rules, regulations and
operational practices
Observe the host dress code
Be punctual
Behave in a proper, courteous and polite manner to all
levels o host organization sta, clients and contacts
Respect cultural dierences and customs
Not use the telephones or personal calls without
permission
Hold a Studycare Insurance policy during the term o the
placement
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Terms and conditionsEmbassy works with reputable placement providers.
The purpose o the English in Action program is to provide
participants with an opportunity to use their English with
native-English speakers in a natural setting. The purpose othe placement is NOT to obtain employment in the U.S.
Embassy has sole discretion in the determination o your
placement. Placements will be based on language ability,
and the availability o a suitable host. Applicants must
be willing to accept placements based on these criteria.
I accepted into this program, Embassy guarantees
one placement or you. Embassy will do its best to
accommodate your placement request, but cannot
guarantee the type o industry, host or location. Most
placements will require a commute by public transportation.
As a placement is not a job or training, students cannot
expect to be paid a salary or wages.
Students must show a responsible and exible approach
to resolving any problems or misunderstandings which
may occur during the EIA placement. However, i there
is a serious problem, students must inorm Embassy
immediately. Every eort will be made to resolve the
problem and preserve the relationship between the student,
the host and Embassy.
In the event o an unexpected delay with your placement,
you are required to continue taking English classes until yo
are placed.
All students will be contacted regularly during the placemeby Embassy to monitor progress and any problems. At the
end o the placement, the student will be asked to complet
a fnal report and receive a Certifcate o Completion.
Full payment must be made at least our weeks prior to the
start o the placement.
Embassy retains the right to terminate any placement
without reund in the event o misconduct or ailure to
comply with any o the terms in this document (English in
Action Agreement).
In the event o a serious problem with the placement,
or the host, Embassy will make every eort to secure a
replacement position at no extra cost, provided:
There is a minimum o our weeks remaining o a
placement o 6 weeks or over.
Embassy is satisfed that the student has acted correctly
and responsibly.
Should Embassy be unable to secure another placement
or the remainder o your EIA booking, you will be placed
in class.