Two of the main concepts we teach here at The American Institute is confidence and critical thinking.  We want our students not only to speak English, but to be fully assertive and to think intellectually.  We want our students to be free thinking human beings, capable of making sound decisions.

And one of the ways we accomplish these goals is by respecting all of our students.  We want to understand their situations, listen to their needs, and respect them for who they are.  We allow them to be creative, to be critical, and to be purposeful.  At the end of the day, we are not only English teachers, but guides, advisors, and friends.

In this blog, we want to discover the humanity of our students, our friends, and everyone around us, regardless of their color or creed.  We believe that the essence of education and of being truly free, is through understanding one another.

We present to you…Fearless Faces!

Hi there,

My name is Chris, the general manager of The American Institute.  This is my section of this blog, and here, you will find about my perceptions of all things relating to this world.  Yes, this whole world, since my mind wanders from one topic to another.  I warn you now, there will be times I’m very sarcastic, but don’t worry, I will be civil most times.

I love life, which means I love sports - all kinds; I love travel - wherever; I love food - almost anything and everything.  I love music and movies.  I love being with friends.  I love chocolates.  If you get me some, I will be your friend.  Chocolate covered macadamia nuts.  Hawaiian Hosts.  Hehe.

My motto is Carpe Diem, or seize the day.  Carpe Diem.  Chris Delacruz.  Got it?  Initials C and D?  Cool!

Here’s something more professional about me…

Christopher Delacruz, General Manager

Chris grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii where he finished high school as National Honor Society President and Editor-in-Chief of the paper, attended college in Seattle, Washington as a Trustee’s scholar and commencement speaker, and developed himself professionally as sales and marketing manager, corporate trainer, and management consultant in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He has returned to the Philippines believing that “education is the key to liberation.”  Chris fosters both a personal and professional relationship with the students, believing that each individual must be treated respectfully and uniquely.

+ BA, Political Science, Seattle University (Seattle, Washington, USA)
+ Seattle University Commencement Speaker
+ Writing Specialist, Seattle University Writing Center
+ Sales and Marketing Director (Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)
+ Parliamentary Debate Finalist/Award Winner, Northwest Parliamentary Debate Association Tournaments
+ Impromptu Speech National Champion, Western States Communications Association (Western USA and Canada  Championships)
+ Impromptu Speech and Debate Competition Sponsor and Judge
+ Corporate Trainer/Manager/Consultant for local and international corporations
+ Business Developer and Manager
+ National Honor Society President, Class President, Editor-in-Chief in Honolulu, Hawaii

I am human being, just like you.  So treat me with respect and dignity as that is the only way I will treat you.  No more.  No less.

Hi guys,

Welcome to the official blog of American Institute for English Proficiency, also called AIEPRO, AIEP, or The American Institute.

This blog is long overdue.  We, the Specialists, students and friends of the school, want to reach out to as many Filipinos, even foreigners, as we can because we believe that we have something to say.  Some of these things will be educational, some will be comical, and some will be purely emotional.  Our end goal is to be inspirational!

We want to share stories and ideas.  And in sharing our thoughts with you, we hope that we will, in some way, touch your lives.  After all, we are all interconnected.  As they saying goes, “No man is an island.”

This is AIEPRO’s official blogsite.

The American Institute, located in Makati City/Manila, is the Philippines’ leading service provider of English training and career development, specializing in American Accent, Conversation Fluency, Critical Thinking, Confidence Building, Grammar, Writing, and Test Preparations (TOEFL, IELTS). We have revolutionized and innovated English language learning in the Philippines by offering specialized courses that will not only teach you how to speak English well, but also to think critically and analytically; you will not find any English learning institution with higher standards and better staffed than we are. Our goal is simple: to provide only the best English learning experience to help you or your company reach your personal and professional goals.

Our clients are from all over the world; they are executives, professionals, and students from Japan, South Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and Spain. Here in the Philippines, we have consulted with not only corporate groups and call centers, but also with business professionals who are seeking to improve their critical thinking skills, confidence level, and of course, speech and communication skills, recent college graduates who are preparing for their call center interviews, and school teachers who are applying for positions abroad. Simply put, we are both the professionals’ and students’ choice.

Because we administer the highest educational standards, our graduates are poised, knowledgeable, and very confident; they excel in interviews, are awarded promotions, and become social and corporate leaders. Once you meet with us, you will find that American Institute for English Proficiency (AIEP), Philippines is very different than other schools here in the Philippines in that we are extremely professional and friendly as well as innovative and qualitative. Our English Language Specialists are Americans and Filipino-Americans with extensive backgrounds in English language training, corporate training and management, and personality development. Now is the time to take charge of your future. We invite you to call or visit us today.