Education Rennert Language Programs Open a World of Possibilities

RENNERT LANGUAGE PROGRAMS OPEN A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Next Stop: Latin America ▶

Rennert graduate teachers are ready to explore the world.

Caroline McKinnon, Teacher and Director of Courses for TESOL.

Berkeley Educational Services of New York, Inc. (BES), father of Berkeley College, a family-owned institution with campuses in New York and New Jersey, acquired the renowned Rennert International NYC language school in October 2018. The language school was founded in 1973 by Panamanian César Rennert and is located in the center of Manhattan. Both institutions, Berkeley College and Rennert, have maintained a strategic relationship for almost three decades through Berkeley’s international study and certificate programs, so this acquisition only consolidates its longevity, reputation for quality, and focus on student success. Below are some testimonials from students belonging to this World-Class International Learning Hub.

Pablo Villaroel Martinez is from Lima, he always considered it a big and busy city… until he came to New York. He loves the crowds and the lights of New York City and is glad that he chose to study English here.

Pablo took summer 2019 to immerse himself in English and culture at Rennert International English Plus program for Teens, where he joined students from 26 other countries and built friendships for life. Rennert International New York is a premiere destination for English language education for people of myriad backgrounds, from teenagers, college students and worldclass travelers, to corporate business leaders and entrepreneurs.

During his time in New York, Pablo visited many of the famous attractions and locations he had seen in films. He loved them all, but if he had to choose one thing, then it was Times Square at night. Pablo studied English Plus Acting, learning from a professional acting coach and soaking up language through all the classes and activities offered. He loved the atmosphere near Broadway. Pablo is determined to keep his New York dream alive back in Peru. He has not decided whether it’s the Big Screen or performing on Broadway that is his ultimate dream.

Renata Sanchez de Oliveira runs a clothing business. She has clients all over the world and limited time to study. She has noticed that most of her new business is coming from the United States, so she joined Professional Classes and took English group and private lessons with specially-trained teachers. She focused on enhancing her negotiation skills with a business language approach. thodologies needed to gain certification and teach with confidence.

Latin America was her goal and high on her list was Chile. Certificate accompli, Michelle secured her first teaching post in Santiago de Chile. She recently wrote to her teacher that she had found her place in the world and is living her dream.

Renata is now back in Ecuador and feeling more confident in her business dealings. She told us that she has been able to expand her business language skills. She misses the everyday language support and wine and cheese mixers but while she can’t be in New York, she is determined to stay connected with the international business community she met at Rennert.

Michelle Somers had outgrown Ohio. She wanted to travel the world, but needed to find a way to do this while earning a living. Through an online search, Michelle found her way to a Teacher Training program in New York City and signed up for a one-month TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She learned that English teachers were in demand around the world. TESOL was the perfect springboard for Michelle to pursue her two passions: people and culture. She jumped in, learning all the current techniques and meWhen César Rennert started Rennert International New York in 1973, he had no idea that he would have affected the lives of so many international students. When asked today what his goal was back then, he will respond, “ To get people out there and get them communicating. You can’t learn language with a just a teacher and a book. You have to experience language doing what you love…Be brave and communicate! Language - it’s fun!”

Rennert, a native of Panama was educated and grew up in the United States and taught language at New York University. Since beginning Rennert in 1973 with one teacher and one classroom, he has expanded the school and has educated and connected over 80,000 students and business people around the world using the signature R.E.A.L. method ( Rennert Experiential Approach to Language).