Welcome to Intrax

Our mission is to drive personal and professional growth through formal learning experiences that develop language skills, cross cultural-skills and professional skills

What does Intrax guarantee our students?

Speak English Confidently Spend up to 75% of class time focused on your speaking skills.

Meet Americans Practice English with Americans in class every week.

Develop Your Career Get professional experience at an American company. Show Your Success Share your new skills, test scores, and graduation certificate using your online portfolio.

Intrax Staff
JENEFER JOHNSON CENTER DIRECTOR Center Operations Overall Student Satisfaction

EMILY GRIBBLE ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR Payments Program Changes /Extensions Visas Vacation/Leave of Absence CUPS Program Coordinator

Intrax Staff- Student Services

LARA BOFFEY STUDENT ADVISOR Career Advising College Advising Student Advising Student Activities

JESSIE CARLISLE STUDENT ADVISOR Accommodations Student Advising Student Activities WEST Coordinator

ELODIE JOUBERT STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT Student Activities New Student Orientation

Intrax Staff- Academics

ROB MARSHALL ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR Classroom Changes Level-Up Tests Teacher Training TOEFL/TOEIC Exams

MIKE MISSIAEN LEAD TEACHER Classroom Changes Level-Up Tests Teacher Training TOEFL/TOEIC Exams

Intrax Staff - Student Ambassadors

PIERRE DENAT ACADEMICS Home Country: France

RICARDO HAMAMOTO ORTIZ STUDENT SERVICES Home Country: Japan

MARIIA ANATOLYEVNA PRONINA ACADEMICS Home Country: Russia

Intrax Staff - Interns

AYLA BEDIN ADMINISTRATION INTERN Home Country: Brazil

AYA MIURA ACADEMICS INTERN Home Country: Japan

Intrax Hours

Students have access to the center during these hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Schedules
Standard = 20 lessons / week General English/Professional Certificates/Business English/TOEFL Preparation Intensive = 25 lessons/week (F-1 Student Visa Only) Standard Schedule + 1 Elective Class Super = 30 lessons/ week (F-1 Student Visa Only) Standard Schedule + 2 Electives; 1 Mon-Thur and 1 Friday elective

Monday Thursday 8:30 AM-12:35 PM General English Business English TOEFL/Cambridge Professional Certificate Elective or Career Preparation Activity General English Business English TOEFL/Cambridge Professional Certificate

Friday Elective

1:05 PM-2:05 PM 2:10 PM-6:15 PM

**Please note that all schedules are subject to change at the start of a new term**

General English (GE)

Intrax offers 10 levels of English from Basic to Proficient. Our curriculum is written to match the standards of the C.E.F. (Common European Framework). The GE classes are divided into two parts: Integrated Skills: 8:30am 10:55am grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading skills are all taught in integrated, self-guided lessons. Speaking Strand: 11:05am 13:35pm vocabulary, speaking and listening skills are taught in this class.

You can take these classes on any schedule and visa

General English
Skills Class emphasizes reading, writing, listening, speaking and integrates grammar and vocabulary, for both speaking and writing in English. Speaking Class emphasizes speaking clearly and confidently with native speakers. To change your level, please speak with your teacher. To change your classes, please speak with Mike or Rob.

Business English
Benefits of Business English Classes: Learn English that is useful in any professional environment Gain insight into how and when English is used in professional environments around the world Practice reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary for use in business settings such as meetings, conferences or virtual teams Use authentic examples from U.S. companies and organizations to learn the English you will use at work Complete projects and case studies to add to your online portfolio

You can take these classes on any schedule and visa

Level 5 or higher

Professional Certificates Classes

Benefits of Professional Certificates Classes: Interact and learn from American professionals through field trips and guest speakers Apply your advanced English skills and vocabulary to class discussions, team projects and case studies Develop analytical, writing and presentation skills Complete projects and case studies to add to your online portfolio

You can take these classes on any schedule

Level 7 or higher

Career Preparation Activity

(12-week program)

Interact with Americans in a professional setting Practice your English in the workplace Experience the American business environment Match with an American host organization (company) 10-15 hours/week minimum 8 weeks Classes in the morning Need more information? 4 week Career Prep Focus class Talk to Laura
You can take part in this activity if you have an F-1 Visa Level 6 or higher

Professional Skills
Professional Certificates Marketing and Advertising, Business English English language skills class

Business Management, Project Management Monthly set Start Dates

with a focus on American Business vocabulary, topics, and culture Weekly start dates Level 5 or above

Level 7 or above required

University style lecture course Includes: guest speakers OR company tours, case studies, and final project and presentation

Career Preparation
Interact outside the classroom in a professional setting Practice your English in an American workplace Get matched with an American host organization (company) for 10-15 hours unpaid activity/week (8+ Weeks) while you continue your classes 4 week Career Prep Elective class required in advanced
Interested in Career Prep? Talk to Lara

F-1 VISA and Level 6 English REQUIRED

TOEFL/TOEIC
Paper ITP
One Friday Per Month **Local colleges only** Sign up: Administration Office
TOEFL (PBT)
January 18 February 22 March 22 April 26 May 17 June 21 July 26 August 23 September 27 October 25

iBT TOEFL
Sign up: ETS.ORG

TOEIC
One Saturday Per Month

Sign up: ETS.ORG

TOEIC
January 12 February 19 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 July 13 August 10 September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14

November 22
December 20

Course Changes
Students who are enrolled for 12+ weeks must stay in their course program (General English, Business English, TOEFL) for at least 4 weeks. Each course program change will need to have 4 weeks attendance in that course program before another change can be made.

Example: If you are studying here for 24 weeks and start in General English, you need to stay in General English for 4 weeks before changing to another course.

Grades
Every week your teacher will give you 3 grades: Grade 1: AttendanceYou must have 80% attendance in your class. If you drop below 80% attendance, you will receive a warning letter and will not receive a certificate of completion. Grade 2: Tests/HomeworkAssignments or Tests given and graded by your teacher. Grade 3:ParticipationYour attendance and participation graded by your teacher. * * * You can check your grades on Sakai at all times * * *

On your last week at Intrax, you must take the Exit Exam to receive your certificate of completion. **To take the exit exam, come to the front desk by 2:30pm on Wednesday. Graduation is every Thursday at 12:50 pm**

Sakai
What is Sakai?
A way to A way to A way to A way to check your class grades and attendance get announcements about whats happening in the school find resources, forms, or documents you might need! show what you accomplished at Intrax

*Its FREE for all Intrax students*

To get your Login information, please make sure you give us your correct e-mail address today!
Once you have received your login information, just go to http://sakai.intrax.edu, enter your email address and password, and youre in!

Private Lessons
45 minutes Each lesson = $50 Purchase as many lessons as you want throughout your Intrax Program, on any visa! (2 per day max.)

To purchase a private lesson, talk to: Emily

To book a private lesson with the teacher of your choice, talk to: Jessie

English Only!
SPEAK ENGLISH AT ALL TIMES! Were an English Only school. Thats why you are here! Speak English at Intrax and become an English Star! Collect 5 English Star cards and win an Intrax water bottle!

In Case of an Emergency
1. YOUR TEACHER AND INTRAX STAFF WILL PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND DIRECTIONS 2. WHEN YOU GET OUTSIDE, PLEASE MEET ON MISSION, BETWEEN SPEAR AND STEURT (OUTSIDE MIXT GREENS)

PLEASE REMAIN CALM!

= Emergency Exit = Fire Extinguisher

Computer Labs/Internet
There are 2 computer labs available, the one you are in now, and one near the front desk. To print from the computer labs: Use printer 4250 Pick up your documents at the front desk You must pay 5 per page for personal printing Wireless internet is also available: Username: Intrax Password: learning Join our Facebook page! Intrax San Francisco English Center Pictures, Activities, Surveys, English tips, SF tips, and more!

Keep Our School Clean!

Kitchen: Please wash any dishes you use and put them away. DO NOT throw food in the sink use the compost (GREEN) can for food you do not want! Fridges are cleaned out every Friday. Any leftover food will be thrown away. Keep your lunches in the fridge or the student cabinets
Paper, Bottles, Cans

Classrooms/Labs: No food in the classrooms or computer labs

Food

Trash

REMEMBER. Things to know in the US

Consuming alcohol is illegal in the US if you are under the age of 21! Smoking is illegal indoors, and outdoors you must be 25 feet (10 meters) from any open door or you will be fined $100 or more. Tipping is expected. Tips are the main part of the income for many Americans. A few guidelines: At a bar: tip $1-2 per drink At a restaurant: tip 15-20% of the total bill To a taxi driver: tip 10-15% of the fare At a hair salon/spa: tip 15-20% of the total bill

REMEMBER. Things to know in the US

San Francisco is a big city:

Please be aware of your surroundings at all times, and be vigilant when using your smartphone, especially on public transportation!

Administrative Policies
If you want to EXTEND:

You must pay on the Friday before the end of your program F-1 Students MUST bring a new bank statement at least 10 days before their I-20 expires. *ALWAYS BE AWARE OF YOUR I-20 EXPIRATION DATE*

If you want to CANCEL or SHORTEN your program:

Please tell an Intrax Staff Member if you change: Your address Have a payment? Want to extend? Your phone number Talk to: Emily Your e-mail

Please see the Administration Office You have 15 days to leave the country or transfer to a new school after you finish your Intrax program

Attendance
General English:
If you arrive to school more than 15 minutes late, you will not be allowed to enter your Integrated Skills class. You may enter during one of the scheduled breaks, but you will be marked absent for your Integrated Skills class. If you are more than 15 minutes late to your Speaking class, you will be marked absent for that class and will not be allowed to enter the classroom.

Business English, Professional Certificates and TOEFL:

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you will not be allowed to enter your class. You may go to your class during one of the scheduled breaks, but you will be marked absent for the whole class.

All Students:
You will also be marked absent if you leave from your class more than 15 minutes early.

Attendance
Warning Letters
If your attendance drops below 80% you will receive 1 warning letter 3 warning letters = terminated from Intrax with no refund and no certification You must turn in documentation such as a doctors note to the administration office no later than ONE WEEK after your absence if you do not want the absence to be reflected in your final attendance.

Transfer
F-1 students must have attendance above 80% to transfer to another school. If your overall attendance is below 80%, you are not eligible to transfer to another school in Active status. Your I-20 will be Terminated, and then transferred, and you must pursue a Reinstatement at your new school.

Students with F-1 visas (I-20s) are REQUIRED by the Government to attend class for at least 80% of their program

Vacation Policy
Students must study 12 weeks before taking vacation time, with a maximum of 4 weeks of vacation at any one time. Vacation is allowed as follows: 12 weeks of Consecutive study = 2 weeks vacation 24 weeks or more of consecutive study (with no previous vacation) = 4 weeks vacation
Want to request vacation? Talk to: Emily

Students must have good grades and 80% or higher attendance when submitting a vacation request.

Travel and Health Insurance

We strongly recommend all students have travel/health insurance AVI Travel and Health Insurance covers : Medical Care so you can go see a doctor if you get sick Medical Emergencies if you have to go to a hospital Emergency Dental Care if you have a tooth emergency Stolen Personal Items (iPod, iPad, Wallet, luggage, etc) so you can get your money back All of the above if you are visiting another country or city during your time at Intrax You can buy AVI Insurance in the Administration Office

$35/week

Refunds: Please request them in the administration office

No Refund If you have studied MORE than 60% of your program: For example: You have paid for 10 weeks of classes. You have studied 8 weeks of classes but you need to go back to your home country. You have studied 80% of your program. Can you get a refund? No Refund If you have studied LESS than 60% of your program: For example: You have paid for 10 weeks of classes. You have studied 5 weeks of classes but need to go back to your home country. You have studied 50% of your program. Can you get a refund? YES! 100% of your UNUSED tuition.

**Medical Insurance purchased through Intrax and all other Fees will not be refunded.

Tomorrow
Tomorrow, come to Intrax at 8:15 to receive your schedule and books at the front desk. If you forgot any of your documents today, come at 8 AM and your schedule and books will be in the Administration office.
Please do NOT write in your textbook the first week!

Welcome to San Francisco