All of our classes are taught in English, so we do need you to be able to understand, and be understood. But you do not need to be fluent in English. We have outlined the language levels that we recommend for each class here (at ISSOS, we use the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)):

English Language: Suitable for ages 13 - 18 with language proficiency level of A1 - B1/2. Students at B2 should consider other academics (for instance Debate or Study Skills) and those at C1/2 level will be too advanced for this class.

Debate: Suitable for ages 13 - 18 with English level B2 and above

Study Skills: Suitable for ages 16 - 18 with English level A2 and above

Business & Entrepreneurship: Suitable for ages 13 - 18 with English level B1 and above

Creative Writing: Suitable for ages 14 - 18 with English level B2 and above

Youth Leadership: Suitable for ages 13 - 18 with English level B1 and above

IB Extended Essay: Students taking this class must be writing their Essay in English, and must arrive with an Essay topic already approved by their school

Journalism: Suitable for ages 13 - 18 with English level B2 and above

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The levels are explained as follows:

A1: Beginner: Can understand and use very basic expressions, introduce themselves and can interact simply as long as the conversation is slow and clear

A2: Elementary: Can understand frequently used expressions in common topics (ie family, shopping etc) and can communicate routine in simple terms

B1: Intermediate: Can write simple texts on topics of personal interest, and can understand conversations about family, work, school, and describe experiences, events, ambitions, opinions, and deal with most travel situations

B2: Upper Intermediate: Can both understand and write more complex text, and can spontaneously interact with other without too much strain for either them or the person they are speaking to

C1: Advanced: Can write and understand much longer texts, and can understand and be understood in nearly all social, academic and professional settings at more advanced levels of conversation

C2: Proficiency: Can understand almost everything written or heard with ease, and can express themselves using precise terms in complex scenarios