Since 1975, International Gateways has provided an intensive academic curriculum alongside
a nurturing and supportive environment enriched with field trips and activities to
experience American culture firsthand. You will learn from experienced teachers and
classmates hailing from diverse backgrounds across the globe.
Kim has worked at International Gateways for more than 24 years. She oversees faculty
and student affairs and also teaches higher level courses at International Gateways.
She has a Master's degree in TESOL from Seattle University and a Bachelor’s Degree
in History from the University of California, San Diego. In her spare time, Kim likes
to cook, eat, and travel to learn about new cultures.
Marwa Abbas is the Semester at 91ÁÔÆæ Manager at International Gateways. She recruits
students overseas and helps with SAS Admission, course registration and selection.
She has been working at International Gateways for 11 years and 91ÁÔÆæ for 14 years.
She received her M.A. in TESOL from San Jose State University. She has traveled to
more than 10 different countries. She enjoys skiing with her family, and loves baking
with her daughter, Jannah. She used to be on the National Team of Swimming in Egypt.
Rick has over 20 years of experience teaching languages at various levels to diverse
audiences, and he has been with International Gateways since 2011. Previously he had
10 years' experience in high tech marketing at Silicon Valley companies. Rick has
also trained both non-native and native English-speaking Silicon Valley personnel
in professional business communication skills. He has an MPA from the Middlebury
Institute of International Studies at Monterey and B.Sc. degrees in French and linguistics
from Georgetown University. In his spare time, Rick enjoys studying languages, international
film, reading, and cycling.
Yi joined the International Gateways Admissions team in February 2022. After graduating
from Santa Clara University, she served in Jesuit Volunteer Corps and AmeriCorps,
assisting first-generation students in Newark, NJ throughout their college application
process. In her free time, Yi enjoys rock climbing, reading, hiking, and looking after
her growing houseplant collection.