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International Language Schools (ILS) 

Director of International Language School, Melanie Brents, cell number 251-895-6979

The International Language School (ILS) opened in 1981 as an MBA ministry. The ILS is available to non-English speaking students. Each student is evaluated and placed according to their level of ability. A trained volunteer teacher helps the students learn English and about the love of Jesus.

 


 

Mobile International Language School

Teacher Training

 

Monday, July 15, 2013

 

If you are interested in volunteering to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Mobile International Language School during the 2013-2014 school year, then this training is for you! You will be equipped with the skills needed to teach English as well as share the love of Christ with the international community. Mark your calendar now and make plans to attend this one day training event. If you have questions, please contact Melanie Brents at 251-895-6979 or by email.

When: Monday, July 15, 2013

Where: Mobile Baptist Associational Office

             615 Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609

Schedule: 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Laubach Training)

                 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Dinner

                 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Side By Side Training)

Cost: $10.00

How to Register: Fill out the registration form and mail it with your $10.00 payment to the associational office (see address above). Alternatively, you can contact Melanie Brents (see contact info above) by phone or email to register.

 


 

Enrollment Now Open

² Free class instruction (Donation of $35.00 for books and materials)

² All levels

 

Fall 2013 Semester: Starts September 11, 2013

Spring 2014 Semester: Starts January 8, 2014

 

Class Locations for 2013 fall semester:


Sage Avenue Baptist Church

150 South Sage Avenue

Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 


Airport Boulevard Baptist Church

6301 Airport Boulevard

Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

Tillman’s Corner First Baptist Church

5660 Three Notch Road

Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 


Contact Melanie Brents by phone or text at: 251-895-6979 or by email

 

Our area churches are welcome to visit any of the 3 locations.

The purpose of the ILS is to use ESL as a way to develop friendships with Internationals and to share the love of Christ. Additionally, the International Ministries seeks to start churches for every nationality living in Mobile County. The ILS is an outreach arm of the International Ministries. 

If you are interested in being a part of reaching the nations here in Mobile, please call Melanie Brents (see above) or email Buddy Bretns, the Director of International Ministries and Church Planting.

These classes are made possible by scholarships given from the MBA, local churches, companies and individuals. You can sponsor a student for $100/year. Other ongoing needs include refreshments at each of the sites. Items such as crackers, cookies (homemade or store bought), individually wrapped candies, chips, and 2 liter drinks are appreciated. Contact Melanie Brents if you would like to donate. All monetary gifts are tax deductible.

 

International Language School Calendar 2013-2014

September 11, 2013 Fall Classes Start

November 25-29 Thanksgiving Holiday

December 7 International Ministries Christmas Celebration

December 16- January 3 Winter Break (Classes resume the week of January 5-11, 2014)

February 20-21 No Class (Mardi Gras holiday)

March 3-7 No Class (Presidents’ Day and Mobile County Public Schools System holiday)

April 14-18   No Class (Spring Break)

May 15 Last Day of Class

June/July*** Summer Classes

August ILS Summer Break

September 8, 2014 ILS begins new school year

 

*** Summer classes will be held on a limited basis as well. Location and dates are still being determined.