Intrax

 WEST Program Information
Intrax
600 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
www.intraxinc.com
www.intraxinstitute.edu
www.intraxwestprogram.com
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Intrax Language Centers – New look and feel
Easy transportation access in the heart of the cities
All of our centers are ETS® Certified Test Administration Site offering the iBT TOEFL exam.
San Francisco Center – moved to new location in July, 2012
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Convenient amenities - TV's in every classroom, 2 new computer labs, study lounges,
balconies, full kitchen and at least 10 restaurant options in the building
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The Biggest ESL School in San Francisco with views of the bay and downtown area
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Within a short walking distance of the piers on the Embarcadero including the Ferry
Building, the financial district, world famous museums and art galleries, shopping
centers and diverse restaurants
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Easily accessible by all public transportation including bus, Muni, BART and Cable Car
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San Diego Center
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Located in the John Hancock building in the downtown area (Little Italy district)
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Within walking distance of residence clubs, shops, diverse restaurants, art galleries,
museums, theaters and a vibrant nightlife
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Easily accessible by all public transportation including bus and trolley lines
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Chicago Center
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Located on Michigan Avenue (also known as the Magnificent Mile) in the heart of
Chicago's shopping district downtown, opposite Millennium Park
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Within walking distance of Lake Michigan beaches, world-class museums, parks,
shopping centers, restaurants, theaters, sport facilities and more
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Easily accessible by all public transportation including, bus, METRA and "el" train lines
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Program Arrival
Orientation
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School tour
Orientation to the city
Federal and Immigration laws and regulations and institutional policies, including Visa, DS
2019, Attendance and Vacation, refund and cancellation, transfer, etc.
Class schedule and class options
Class levels
Textbooks
School hours
Computer lab
Transportation to and from school
School Activities
Student ID card
Traveling
Resume Workshops
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4-week Career Preparation class
Your resume and cover letter in American standard style with highly skilled instructors
The internship preparation course will help you finalize your American-style resume
and cover letter, practice interviewing skills, and familiarize you with the American
workplace and way of doing business.
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Welcome Dinner
San Francisco
San Diego
Chicago
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Intrax Academic schedule
Time
8:30 AM –
12:35 PM
or
2:05 PM –
6:15 PM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
General English
Innovative core English program, including reading, writing,
listening, grammar, and vocabulary with a special focus on
Speaking. We offer 10 proficiency levels.
TOEFL*
Intensive Preparation for the TOEFL test. *Level 7 or above
Professional Certificates
Professional Certificates in Business and Management.
University-level, interactive classes to provide students with
business concepts including Career Management, Business
Management, Project Management and Advertising and
Marketing. *Level 7 or above.
Business English*
Integrated class focusing on key business vocabulary,
communication, writing, and listening skills.. * Level 7 or above.
Afternoon Elective Classes
1:05 PM –
2:05 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 12:35
PM
Friday Elective
and
Lifeskills
seminar
Friday Electives
include
Pronunciation
and Correction
OR Experience
America
(cultural field
trips).
In the afternoon, you can choose from different specialized
English and Business skill classes, including Speaking, Writing
and Grammar, Popular English, and Current Events.
WEST CAREER PREPARATION CLASS
WEST students must complete the 4-week WEST Career
Preparation class during the first or second month at Intrax.
Please see below for course details.
WEST Career Preparation Class
As described above, all WEST students will complete the 4-week Career Preparation class. This class
will help you finalize your American-style resume and cover letter, practice interviewing skills, and
familiarize you with the American workplace and way of doing business. Your Intrax instructor will
provide as much help as you need, but remember that you will need to fully participate and take
responsibility for acquiring these essential internship skills.
WEST Life skills Seminar
While the Internship Preparation class will provide you with the skills needed to survive in your
internship, the Life-skills Seminar will help you to learn how to live on your own during your 12-month
internship. There are many things to learn that will help you have a safe, happy, and healthy time in
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the USA. This class will help ease the transition from being a part of the Intrax school, to living
successfully on your own and completing your internship. Again, it is your responsibility to fully
participate and acquire these essential life skills.
Housing
HOMESTAY
RESIDENCE CLUB
San Francisco
Vantaggio Suites O’Farrell Street
• Vantaggio Suites Turk Street
• Vantaggio Suites Cosmo
• USA Residences at the Ansonia
• USA Residences’ Sutter Suites
San Diego
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Vantaggio Suites State
500 West Hotel
Hotel Occidental
Chicago
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International House of Chicago
Arlington House Intl. Hostel and Hotel
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WEST Internship
Intrax Internships team placement will work with you to find valuable internship:
• Internship preparation seminar
• One-on-one consultation
• Day-to-day communication and interview preparation support
Intrax Host Companies offer Internships in many fields across the United States:
Host Company Name
Host Company
Location
Type of Internship
ACERIS
San Francisco, CA
Accounting/Finance/Logistics
Adapt International Solutions
Chicago, IL
Social Media and
Marketing Communications
Asian Week Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Event Planning and Marketing
Asiana Airlines (LA)
Los Angeles, CA
Passenger Services
Avenue Code
San Francisco, CA
Business Management
Avid Technology
Mountain View, CA
Automation IT
Axa Advisors
Los Angeles, CA
Finance Intern
Banjo
San Francisco, CA
Marketing
Bleu Marketing
San Francisco, CA
Marketing
BNB Bank
San Diego,CA
Finance Intern
Brightstorm
ContextWeb (currently PulsePoint)
San Francisco,CA
Marketing
New York, NY
Account management
Corecess
Fremont, CA
Business Administration
Cosdel International
San Francisco, CA
Logistics
CouponTrade
Chicago, IL
Research and Data Placement
Digital Resources Group
Redwood Shores,CA
Quality Assurance
Dignitas
Chicago,IL
Finance
Equilar
Redwood City, CA
IT
Glass Lewis & Co
San Francisco, CA
Proxy Research, Translation
Global Citizenship Experience
Chicago, IL
Education / International
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Interns
Global Law Group
Los Angeles, CA
Administrative Assistant
Gravity Media
New York, NY
Media
Hana Micron America, Inc.
Milipas,CA
Engineering
Hilton SF
San Francisco, CA
International Sales
HUB Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Media Intern
HUB SOMA
San Francisco, CA
Social Media and Marketing
Communications
IJDH
San Francisco, CA
Development and Admin
King Rose of New York
New York, NY
Architecture
Korea International
Trade Association
Lumen Design
Construction Development
Consulting
Washington, DC
International Trade
Fort Lee,NJ
Architecture engineering
MMC, Inc
Los Angeles,CA
Marketing
MOA International Corp
Northvale, NJ
NextSpace LA
Los Angeles, CA
NextSpace SF
San Francisco, CA
Marketing
Social Media and
Administrative
Social Media and
Administrative
Raphael House
San Francisco, CA
Finance Intern
RSO Consulting
San Francisco, CA
Marketing
Select Italy
Chicago, IL
Development & Marketing
Department Intern
The Monogram Group
Chicago, IL
Web Design
Universal Giving Urban Division
San Francisco
Event Management
Vision Quest Coaching
Chicago, IL
Administrative
Testimonials of past Intrax WEST Program participants:
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Intrax looks forward to helping you succeed in the program as the participants
who had great experiences like above!
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Pricing and refund schedule
Program Pricing
WEST program fee
Tuition Fee
Internship Sponsorship
Fee
Application Fee
SEVIS Fee
TOTAL
$5,800
$2,270
$250
$180
$8,500
Refund Schedule
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Written refund request should be submitted to the Korean government (GISC)
It takes approximately one month to get the refund from the date you submit a
request
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