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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION CENTER ��� he International Foundation Center will provide you with a T great opportunity to engage in language learning and cultural assimilation to build confidence in the academic English necessary for success. We look forward to welcoming you into our program!��� Mrs Brenda Huey-Rosas Center Director International Foundation Year ADVISING & SUPPORT The International Foundation Year program is designed for international students with an intermediate and lowadvanced level of language proficiency. This program combines intensive language coursework with academic credit-bearing coursework so that our international students are able to maximize the time it takes to complete their studies. The IFC staff will be on hand to assist international students with their transition by advising them on the academic courses, extra-curricular activities and programs offered at Fairmont Private Schools. We will also be sending monthly progress reports home to our international students��� parents so they are aware of how great their students are performing here at Fairmont. It is important to make the most out of the Fairmont experience, and our staff at the IFC will be sure to give all students the support they need to fulfill their goals. LANGUAGE FOUNDATION HOMESTAY Students who have not yet met the English language proficiency requirements to the International Foundation Year are able to apply to the Language Foundation program. This intensive, extended-day program consists of one-to-two semesters dependent upon language ability. Upon completion of this program and acquisition of the necessary language skills, students may advance into the International Foundation Year program. We have a network of local host families who take pride in welcoming international students into their homes. By connecting our students with the right host families, we make sure that they have a comfortable and safe home away from home. Through the International Foundation Center (IFC) ��� Fairmont Private Schools offers specialized preparatory language coursework and student services to our international students. The IFC will allow international students to maximize their time in acquiring their language proficiency while taking the necessary credit-bearing courses they need to graduate. 14 | www.fairmontschools.com/ifc www.fairmontschools.com/ifc | 15