Institute for Collaborative Education offers students a complete curriculum combining interdisciplinary study of all subject matter with intensive study of English. Faculty integrate English as a second language techniques into their content area courses while providing students with opportunities to further develop their native language skills through peer-mediated instructional activities and instructional materials and books in their native languages. Institute for Collaborative Education is nurturing and responsive; strives for balance in a supportive, safe, encouraging environment; recognizes the need for continual improvement in an ever-changing world; has a clearly defined focus on learning outcomes, collaboration, and support systems; creates an environment within which everyone can thrive and achieve his/her highest potential.