Onsite Workplace English Classes
Drawing on over 105 years of experience working with refugee and immigrant populations, the International Institute of St. Louis helps employers navigate language barriers by offering workplace English classes to drive operational excellence, boost retention, and
cultivate a stronger work environment.
Why the International Institute?
- Proven pedagogical approaches tailored specifically to adult learner engagement and language acquisition
- Extensive experience offering life skills and workplace curriculum designed to alignwith sector-specific operational needs
- Over 105 years of success preparing immigrants and refugees for the workplace to meet the needs of businesses across the St. Louis region
- Diverse staff with firsthand experience in cross-cultural communication and language barriers in the workplace
Customized Program Offerings
Beginner & Intermediate English Classes
Our beginning and intermediate workplace classes are tailored, industry-specific instruction designed to build practical fluency for immediate workplace application. The curriculum incorporates job-specific terminology, operational procedures, safety protocols, and everyday cross-team communication.
Business English for Career Mobility
Our advanced communication English for Career Mobility focuses on language development for internal career advancement. Participants build skills for specific workplace needs including professional conversations, workplace writing, email correspondence, formal presentations, leadership communication, and more.