Wall Street Institute
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Wall Street Institute is an international English school established in 1972 in Italy. The school currently has over 450 centers in 26 countries. Its headquarters are in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a subsidiary of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group, one of the largest investment companies in the world. It is not related in any way to Wall Street in New York City[1].
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[edit] By country
[edit] Thailand
In Thailand, Wall Street Institute first open in Silom(Bangkok) on July 2003. Then follwed by Sukumvit, Lad Proad, Siam, and Pin Kloa. For more information, please visit [[1]]
[edit] People's Republic of China
In Hong Kong, there are 6 centers. They are situated in Causeway Bay, Jordan, Tsuen Wan, Kwun Tong, Quarry Bay and Shatin. WSI HK Limited is the first school in Hong Kong introducing the natural approach and flexible study hours. The course itself is targeted to working adults with emphasis on communication skills.
In Guangzhou, there are centers located in the Fortune Plaza (Ti Yu Zhong Xin Metro), near the Garden Hotel, and at Gong Yuan Qian.
[edit] Indonesia
In Indonesia, Wall Street has opened their first center in Jakarta in Ratu Plaza. Since the grand opening in March 2007, the center now has over 700 students.
[edit] South Korea
There are learning centers at Samseong, Jongno, Shinchon,Shinchon2, Yeouido, and Gangnam in Seoul and in Busan and Daegu. Footprints Recruiting is a primary supplier of English teachers to Wall Street Institute schools in South Korea.
[edit] Turkey
There are eight centers in Turkey: 4 in Istanbul (Bakirkoy, Caddebostan, Sisli, Taksim), Izmit, Ankara, Eskisehir, and Bursa.
[edit] Israel
In Israel there are few centers, the main centers located at Raanana, Ramat Gan and Petach Tikva.
[edit] References
- ^ Plugged In: Wall Street Institute looks to China for profits - Aug. 23, 2007 FORTUNE. Retrieved 9 January 2008.