The students come to the School from many different areas:

• Companies that send business people to Washington for periods of several months to several years to operate offices and follow American business and government activities



• Foreign government agencies and foreign embassies that send people to study the U.S. forms of government regulations and diplomatic matters



• Non-profit groups, medical researchers, and universities who send persons to study various areas of American activities



• Companies that send their employees to study at the universities in the Washington area



• Family members, spouses and children of persons assigned to Washington

The School has a staff of skilled and professional teachers:

• Teachers have been selected who have strong academic records overall and strong English language skills



• Teachers' backgrounds include experience with languages other than English



• Teachers are trained in the teaching methods and materials of the School



• Teachers continue to study and learn how to improve their teaching skills