Avalon English is a highly respected and reputable after-school English academy in South Korea. With campuses located nationwide, Avalon English is one of the biggest English Academy Corporations in S. Korea. At Avalon, students develop their English language skills by studying with both Korean English teachers and native English speakers. Students spend half of their time with a Korean teacher, and the other half with a native English speaker. Each teacher focuses on slightly different areas. The Korean teachers primarily focus on grammar and vocabulary, giving the students the chance to ask questions and get clarification in their own language. In the native English speaker¡¯s class, the focus is on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and pronunciation. This gives the students the chance to implement the things they¡¯ve learned and be immersed in an English-only environment, allowing them to sharpen their English communication skills. Avalon¡¯s Commitment We will continue to recruit only the most talented local and native English instructors in the international community to provide the best language education program possible. We will endeavor to ensure that our students will be able to achieve their personal academic language goals (in English proficiency, admission to specialized high schools, or improvement on the TOEFL for overseas education). We will strive to provide timely and precise information on admission requirements and foreign language education opportunities while maintaining unparalleled performance in student management. MISSION Our mission is to groom young minds to be proficient in communication through English. We understand that children today are the building blocks of our nation¡¯s future. PURPOSES OBJECTIVES - Contribute to national development through academic excellence and international discourse as English as its medium - Mentor experts in foreign language communication who will raise our nations profile in the global community - Enhance the global competitiveness of our nation - Enhance global competitiveness - Nurture global citizens via English language education - Build a language education system for prospective students - Expand opportunities for life-long language education - Establish cyber language education campus - Develop global communication skills - Maximize the potential of individual students (I CAN DO IT) - Create a forum for international dialogue through English for the purposes of better understanding and academic excellence