Open HeartsInternational College

www.openheartscollege.com Miami . Florida/USA

Miami is a major worldwide tourist destination, it is estimated that more than 12 million visitors come to Miami every year. Most of those tourists visit also the west coast of Florida and Key West. Miami has so much to offer it attracts all kinds of clientele from, international students to spring breakers to families, to celebrities and to business travelers.

Miami is best known for its beaches and tropical weather. Beaches such as Crandon Park Beach located in Key Biscayne, only 5 minutes away from our Open Hearts Campus, offer three-miles of long lagoon style beach protected by numerous lifeguard towers, playgrounds and picnic area.

Miami Beach is only a 10-15 minute ride from Open Hearts. Miami Beach can be divided into three parts Mid Beach, North Beach and famous South Beach,

rated by many as the best beach in Florida. You can walk, jog or skate along the concrete promenade bordering the beach or enjoy a drink or meal at the finest Ocean Drive cafes. The art deco district, also found in South Beach, is of course the number one attraction in South Florida.

Things to do in Miami are numerous and very diverse and offer activities for most people no matter what their interest may be. Sports are a central theme in Miami, land based activities as well as water based sports can be easily found in most areas at affordable rates. Students wishing to explore Miami’s culture will have plenty to do, from visiting historic district to touring mu-seums and art galleries. If you are seeking adventure excursions you will have plenty to do as well, from visiting the everglades to learning to fly a jet.

Welcome to MiamiThe fabulous sandy beaches of Miami and its incredible weather all year long are the main factors of Miami’s popularity.

We are delighted that you have decided to study English with us here in beatiful, sunny, Miami Florida. At Open Hearts International College, our total commit-ment is to facilitate the advancement of students’ communicative language skills in English through a variety of means. We offer personal service and high-quality student-oriented curriculum and instruction. We also give stu-dents insight into United States culture through activities and social experiences outside of the Institute. One of the best things is that students come to study at Open Hearts International College from many different countries, so you will have the opportunity to share and compare your experiences with students from many different cultural backgrounds.

Our Mission StatementTo provide our students with the necessary tools to achieve the desired pro-ficiency in the English Language in order to meet their linguistic academic and/or professional requirements within the best possible educational envi-ronment.

We focus our efforts towards making sure our students leave knowing that everything has been done to assist them, not only with their English studies, but also with the cultural integration into their new surroundings.

Because of our commitment to excellence and service, our priority in the al-location of institutional resources is to meet the needs of our students, faculty and staff.

Welcome to Open Hearts

Our ESL Program

Entry PointBlock 3(2 weeks)

Entry PointBlock 4(2 weeks)

Entry PointBlock 5(2 weeks)

Level 1(12 weeks)

Our ESL Program

Open Hearts uses a skills-based curriculum, focused specifically on developing the necessary linguistic skills in five major areas: Rea-ding, writing, listening, speaking and grammar. We at Open Hearts have realized that the best way to develop these skills is to do it in a “natural” way, the same way we all learned our native languages. Getting immersed in the language from the very first day. We be-lieve that languages are not meant to be memorized, but rather to be used and practiced on a daily basis, in order to maintain a continuity and master it in a lesser amount of time. In order to learn and master a language, it is necessary to view it not as a step by step approach, but as a continuous and progres-sive process, where students are continuously challenged accor-dingly as they go through their levels. We believe that languages are continuously learned and improved, the same way we are

always learning and improving our native language. The main reason for this is that languages are always evolving; just like

everything else we see or experience in life.

Our Levels

The curriculum at Open Hearts is meant to be open-ended and ongoing. We offer seven levels or courses. Each 12-week course is subdivided into 6 2-week blocks. Students may commence stu-dies at the beginning of each two-week block. For instance, if a stu-dent were to start at the beginning of the fourth week (beginning of the second block), he would complete the remaining 5 blocks, and would then take the remaining block, being promoted to the next level only upon achieving an acceptable percentage of ALL biweekly block exams and meeting our attendance requirements.

While the blocks are designed to be as self-contained and non-cumulative as possible, it is inevitable that the material will build on itself to some degree, resulting in a progressive spiral of skills development, thus, maximizing the students’ learning experience.

See all LevelsBasic 1

Basic 2

Intermediate 1

Intermediate 2

Advanced 1

Advanced 2

Elite

Our Services

Open Hearts is authorized under Federal Law to spon-sor foreign students. Upon receipt and acceptance of your application, we will input information about you to the Student and Ex-change Visitor Information System (SEVIS), then send you an I-20 form, which you will need to obtain your visa. For your visa, you will have to schedule an appointment with the nearest US consulate, show the I-20, your passport, pay the necessary visa fee, sub-mit the required forms for a Student Visa, and show evidence of financial sup-port. You must be able to prove to the Consular Of-ficer that you have strong ties to your home country.

Homestay ServicesAt Open Hearts, we con-sider homestay accommo-dation one of the most im-portant services we offer. It is cost-effective, and gives students the chance to practice his/her language skills in an informal setting. It also offers a first-hand glimpse into the American way of life.

Residential ProgramStudents may choose to stay on campus in fully equipped studios, located in the same complex as our school, and enjoy the usage of swimming pools, jacuzzi, etc.

Open Hearts provides 24-hour emergency contact number, which allows students to feel safe and at ease, and offers their families at home peace of mind.

Open Hearts’ extracur-ricular activities and trips give you an opportunity to apply life skills, practice English in real situations, become acquainted with many students from other countries and familiarize yourself with the unique life and culture that Miami has to offer. The activities occur at least twice a week, accompanied by an Open Hearts staff member who acts as your activity host. Optional Activities can be: City tour, Snorkeling, Beach Volleyball, Salsa & Merengue class, Movie night, Kayaking, Art Deco and South Beach .

To further assist our stu-dents, Open Hearts offers a transfer service to and from the airport. We can provide this service as long as we know the exact details (date, time, airline and flight number) no later than 48 hours prior to the transfer being required.

Students enrolling at Open Hearts must carry proper medical insurance for the length of their studies.Open Hearts is pleased to offer its own compre-hensive Medical Plan to students who wish to take advantage of it.

STUDENT VISA (F1) ACCOMMODATION ACTIVITIES AIRPORT TRANSFER INSURANCE

Our Facilities and Teachers

Open Hearts is located in the heart of the financial district of Miami called “Brickell”. Our school has easy access to public buses and to the metro-rail system, making our institution easily accessible to all of our students.

The school is found on the 18th floor of the Four Ambassadors complex over-looking Brickell Key Bay. The Four Am-bassadors is considered a landmark of Miami. The building has restaurants from Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Thai-land and Cuba, two large swimming pools, two Jacuzzis, a tropical bar, a gym area, a salon/spa, a marina and much more.

The school boasts 10 class-rooms that can easily fit up

to 15 students each, two

reception areas as well as a snack bar for students to enjoy.

Students at Open Hearts can take advantage of our free WIFI area and benefit from the use of our com-puter lab offering fast internet access and equipped with the most up-to-date computerized language educational tools.

Each member of our faculty holds a Bachelor’s Degree and all are certified to teach ESL. They have gained ESL qualifications either through their post-second-ary studies or through specialized training courses. Besides looking for individuals with the required edu-cational background, we seek teachers who have in-ternational experience and, as such, the large majority of our faculty members have had previous teaching assignments abroad. Our teachers come from diverse educational backgrounds and students can take advantage of instructors who offer to them many different learning alternatives.

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1- The Four Ambassadors with a view of the Bay2- The Four Ambassadors’ Lobby3- Our designated “English Speaking Zone”4- The Four Ambassadors’ swimming pool5- Students in Class6- Computer Lab

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U.S. Immigrationand CustomsEnforcement

:Nafsa: Association of

International EducatorsTesol: The Association of Teachers of

English to Speakers of Other LanguagesSEVIS: Student & Exchange Visitor

Information System.

Open Hearts is authorized under federal law to accept foreign students:

Open Hearts is a proud member of:

BBB: Better Business Bureau

www.ice.gov/sevis/

Open Hearts International College in collaboration with Nacel is pleased to provide a very high quality, all inclusive and affordable

International ESL Program.

Nacel: A worldwide leading organization that promotes international understanding through linguistic and cultural experiences.

Phone: 305-379-4027 Fax: 305-379-7259E-mail: info@openheartscollege.com

www.openheartscollege.com

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