AOI and Azusa Pacific University agreement!
AOI College of Languages has signed a transfer agreement with Azusa Pacific University. AOI students who have successfully completed Level 6 will be able to apply to the undergraduate program at Azusa Pacific University (APU) without the TOEFL requirement.
Students will receive priority review of your academic records and early admission notification. APU counselors further assist students in the admission process by providing specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework including transferable credits for transfer students.
Overseas students who apply to AOI in conjunction with APU admissions will receive a letter of support from the university and can be submitted as part of visa supporting documents.
Corona Del Mar Beach BBQ!
AOI students went to Corona for a fun day in the southern California’s sun. We had a BBQ on the beach with the beautiful beach on one side and picturesque view of beach houses on the other. It was a great way to unwind from all of the studying. It was a great experience of California’s beautiful beaches.
Hope to see you here soon!
AOI International Student College Fair at UCI September 28!
AOI is sponsoring the second anual International Student College Fair at UC Irvine, on September 28th from 2-6 pm. Admission is free! The fair will be held at the Student Services building Pacific Ballroom.
For all international students who want to go to a 4 year college and would like to know how to get accepted. Attending the fair: UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Riverside, IVC, Saddleback College, Golden West College, Santa Ana College, Fullerton College, Cypress College, Chapman, LMU, and many more!
Summer Break is here and there is a lot to do in the OC
Hello everybody! While AOI College students are on break until August 17th, there is a lot to do in the area. From the local fairs to the beaches, all within a short distance from Irvine, students can enjoy Southern California at its best.
The 2011 OC Fair is in full swing, with lots to do, especially the entertainment, and of course the food.
http://ocfair.com/2011/generalinformation/hourspricing.asp
If you like art and the beach then you should check out thePageant of the Arts, in beautiful Laguna Beach. With its rich artistic tradition and beautiful natural setting, Laguna Beach is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.
For all you surfers, check out Huntington Beach and the surfing competitions going on through August 8th.
http://www.usopenofsurfing.com/news.cfm
So enjoy your time off and take advantage of our summer, after all, thats why we all live in paradise.
See you on August 17th.
Antonio
Congratulations CPS Students!
It’s Friday already! AOI had a short week this week due to the 4th of July Holiday on Monday. Hope you had a wonderful weekend full of fun in the sun and wonderful firework-viewing!
The semester is in full swing and everyone is working hard on improving their English. We also have some great news! Most of our Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) students have received the results from their CPS exams, and so far, the overall result has been fantastic! They passed! Congratulations students! We love to see the smiles on your faces when you pass the exam and receive those certificates after all of that hard work!
The organization has slightly changed the certification, and in the future it will be called the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) certification. It is still the same certification that shows employers you have the knowledge and experience to be an administrative professional, though!
Our CITLS students just finished taking their exams, so they will be anxiously awaiting their results!
Want to know more about CPS and CITLS classes?
Click here to learn more!
Corona Del Mar BBQ Party Friday July 15th 11:00- 2:00
Posted by AOI in 2011, Field Trip on July 6, 2011
AOI College of Languages is hosting their annual beach party bbq at Corona del Mar. All friends and family are welcome! Bring your swimsuit, sunblock, sunglasses and a camera ! If you need a ride or have a car, please let us know at our Irvine campus or email antonio@aoicollege.com by Wednesday, July 13th.
Eat all you like for $5.00 per person, if you need a ride, its $3.00 per person (cash only).
Please stop by AOI office Irvine for the sign up forms by Wednesday, July 13th.
AOI Torrance Vacation Class Part 2
Posted by AOI in 2011, Field Trip on June 29, 2011
Here are a few more pictures from the AOI Torrance vacation class field trips. First, students enjoyed the scenery in Palos Verdes and visited The Whale Museum there. The students were very impressed with the museum.
Their teacher said, “The tour guide was really great. She spent so much time with the students, answering their questions and giving them interesting facts about sea animals and the Palos Verdes area. It was a great opportunity for students to practice their English with a native speaker other than their regular teacher.”
Here’s what some of the exhibits looked like:
How many "animals" can you find in this museum exhibit?
We were surprised to learn that it's not real water above those plants. It's just a plastic covering.
Next, the students had a wonderful time exploring Venice Beach. They enjoyed checking out the goods for sale by the local vendors, as well as observing the interesting-looking people that hang out in the area. Here are some vendor tables:
Here's an example of some of things for sale in Venice. We managed to snap a couple pictures even though some of the vendors didn't like it.
We went on a Friday morning, so the boardwalk was pretty quiet. It’s usually much busier on Saturdays and Sundays.
The Boardwalk at Venice Beach
Lastly, everyone really enjoyed checking out all the art for sale on the boardwalk in Venice. “It really adds to the original, local feel,” their teacher explained.
Paintings for Sale by Local Venice Residents
More Original Artwork for Sale in Venice Beach
Everyone enjoyed spending two weeks together during the vacation class. Students said, “The group was small so we had a chance to get to know each other. We enjoyed hanging out on the field trips. I would like to attend the next vacation class.”
Want to experience it for yourself? Contact us at info@aoicollege.com
AOI Vacation Class
AOI took a break from regular classes from June 8 – June 21. During the break, the AOI Torrance campus offered a two-week vacation class. Students in the class learned about prepositions, practiced their pronunciation, and improved their listening skills with fun activities like listening to music and answering questions about the lyrics.
They also went on four field trips. On the first field trip, the students went to Hollywood Boulevard to see the walk of fame and the celebrity hand and footprints at the Chinese Mann’s Theater.
Next, they went to Santa Monica and walked along the beach and the pier. Even though it was a bit cloudy, the students still enjoyed dipping their toes in the water.
Field trip to Santa Monica Beach
They got a taste of the California life, and of course, those interested in shopping made sure to take advantage of all the great shops in the area.
Living the Good Life!
Check out the next entry for pictures from the other two field trips the vacation class students enjoyed: Venice Beach and Palos Verdes.
Bowers Museum field trip
Posted by AOI in 2011, Field Trip on June 15, 2011
Hello everybody! AOI students went on a field trip to the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. The museum is one of the most important in Southern California, with wonderful exhibits on different cultures and California history. For more information, click on the link:
http://www.bowers.org/index.php/general/about
No School Monday! :-)
The AOI Torrance and Irvine campuses will both be closed Monday, May 30, 2011 for Memorial Day. The students, teachers and staff will be enjoying a 3-day weekend, so if you need anything, please call or stop by on Tuesday.
After the short Memorial Day break, it will be back to the grindstone, though, because the week of May 31 begins finals week. This means our spring quarter is quickly coming to a close. Wow, that flew by quickly. Well, you know what they say….time flies when you’re having fun.
Have a wonderful long weekend everyone!
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