Our Academic English program for students aged 6 to 16 combines elements of the Socratic method, creative learning techniques, and the Common Core curriculum that is used by schools throughout the United States and widely respected around the world. This hybrid approach to teaching provides students with a standardized foundation of knowledge for improving their English while also cultivating critical, independent, and creative thinking and problem solving techniques. Cornerstone uses textbooks from the world's leading English-language educational publishers, including Cambridge and National Geographic. All Academic English courses are taught by native English speakers from around the world to guarantee that all lessons are presented only in English so that students are immersed in the language during class. While many of the lessons focus on Reading or Writing, immersion and guided discussions ensure that the students are simultaneously improving their Listening and Speaking skills during class.