Virtual English Academy
Sebastián & Amara, Panama
A rigorous, year-round, Monday-Friday virtual afterschool program that provides educational, leadership and service opportunities to children and youth in Latin America. All students attend on a full scholarship.
A 360° Approach
Academics
Bilingual Beginnings
A foundational English program for young learners, which includes:
Daily instruction in a semi-private setting
Beginner to pre-intermediate English as a Foreign Language instruction
Content-based instruction (science, social studies, etc.)
Games and fun projects (comics, movies, stories, and more)
Teacher Corjual, USA
Focus on 21st Century Skills
Spanish literacy reinforcement to boost academic performance
Independent online learning platforms to further bolster progress
Students graduate within 1.5 years. Graduates can converse, read, and write in English about most everyday topics.
Sarita, Colombia
A college and career readiness program available to graduates of Bilingual Beginnings, which includes:
Leaders of Tomorrow
Daily instruction featuring a combination of semi-private and private sessions
Pre-Intermediate to advanced English as a Foreign Language instruction
English language arts & literature instruction
Challenging content-based instruction (science, social studies, etc.)
Model UN, mock job applications and interviews, mock trials, debates, Socratic seminars, research papers, presentations, speeches and more
Focus on inquiry-based learning, 21st Century Skills, and career exploration / mentoring
Preparation for English proficiency exams
Omar, Nicaragua
Leadership development, digital citizenship and literacy education, and Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education
Service learning projects in students’ local communities and within the Virtual English Academy
Independent online learning platforms to further bolster progress
Leaders of Tomorrow is a flexible program that allows students to participate for as long as they choose, primarily through middle and high school, with an option to continue into college for those who start later.
Sundari, Mexico
Adelante Leaders
A gap program for former Leaders of Tomorrow who are high school graduates with advanced English proficiency. It includes:
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Service as a teacher in Bilingual Beginnings and/or Leaders of Tomorrow, while assuming leadership responsibilities
Independent study in subjects of interest using online learning platforms
Additional exam preparation (SAT, ACT, etc,) if needed
The program varies in length depending on the individual goals and needs of each participant.
Adelante+ Leaders
A university program for selected former Adelante Leaders, which includes:
A full scholarship for an online program at an American university (or another country, if preferred), covering the entire degree
Service as a lead teacher in Bilingual Beginnings and/or Leaders of Tomorrow, while taking on increased leadership responsibilities such as supporting Adelante leaders, Virtual Volunteer English Teachers, Serve & Sponsors, and Summer Teaching Fellows.
Byron from Nicaragua with his class and the Virtual Volunteer English Teachers he supports
Community & Enrichment Experiences
The Virtual English Academy is a diverse community that unites students, teachers, and guests from around the globe. All students participate in weekly community meetings that foster collaboration and connection across programs. In addition, they take part in various enrichment experiences, including virtual field trips, cultural exploration, Q&A sessions with experts, career mentoring, public speaking opportunities, games, exciting projects, and more.
Virtual field trip to New Zealand to learn about sheep and the wool industry
Role playing game
Q&A session with a shark scientist
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