Description

The Christian Language Study Center (CLSC), formerly called the Interchurch Language School (ILS), is an ecumenical institution catering to the language needs of a wide variety of students.

It was opened on August 1, 1961 by five founding mission boards --the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, the United Methodist Church, the Southern Baptist Convention, the Philippine Episcopal Mission, and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

In 1972 English became part of the curriculum.

In 1981, the School was incorporated as a non-stock, non-profit corporation and registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). It is likewise accredited with the Commission on Immigration and Deportation (CID).

Highlights

Today the majority of students come from all over Asia. Europe, Africa, North and South America, and Australia are also represented.

Overseeing the Center is a Board of Trustees whose members serve on a voluntary basis. At the helm is the Executive Director, who is supported by experienced professionals with degrees in education, communication arts, and other related fields. The current Executive Director is Dr. Frank G. Flores, D.Ed. (English Language and Literature), M.A. (Linguistics), M. A. (English).

Languages

• English
• Tagalog

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Tagalog

Cost in US$:

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 3

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

Christian Language Study Center's Mission Statement

Its mission was to teach the major Philippine languages to their missionaries. Soon , however, it opened its doors to others including Roman Catholic Congregations, other Christian denominations, businessmen, embassy personnel, students, etc.

Year Founded

1961