Avanza at FDU

Avanza is helping me to learn English, and I’m already seeing the benefits of what I’ve learned so far. For example, on my soccer team, I can communicate with my teammates. At home, I’m teaching my mom and dad, and when I go out with them, I know that I can help them. I know that I’m going to learn much, much more.
 

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Avanza Program for bilingual high school students offers intensive ESL classes and academic courses, including in history, math, and science, partnering with New Jersey school districts to improve student success rates.

With the goal of helping students in grades 9-12 graduate high school, Avanza assists students in fulfilling high school requirements, earning college credits, and learning academic English while opening pathways to higher education and preparing them for college life. Parents are included in every step of their process, working as a partner with FDU in ensuring their child’s success.

Program highlights

  • Fulfill high school course requirements with bilingual education
  • Experience university life and earn up to 24 college credits
  • Work with experienced bilingual faculty and staff who are committed to student success
  • Attend dedicated workshops, peer mentorship activities and parent-teacher conferences
  • Incur no out-of-pocket expenses, with transportation and books covered fully
  • Benefit from course schedules that mirror school district hours and academic calendars

FDU is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Course selection

Courses offered through Avanza are diverse covering many topic areas. Each student ultimately receives a customized course plan. Courses offered include:

  • ESL (mandatory)
  • U.S. History 1
  • U.S. History 2
  • World History
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Integrated Science
  • Literature
  • Spanish Literature
  • Algebra 1
  • Algebra 2
  • Geometry

Hispanic Center and Center for Student Success Team

  • Irene Oujo, Executive Director
  • Catherine Acosta, Senior Lecturer & Coordinator of FDU Promise/Latino Promise & HACER, catacost@fdu.edu
  • Erika Oliveros, Senior Lecturer & Coordinator of Gateway to the Future/Puerta Al Futuro, oliveros@fdu.edu
  • Luz Helena Flores, Associate Director of Recruitment and Community, hf24@fdu.edu
  • Arianne Alvarez, Transition Specialist, arianne27@fdu.edu
  • Carla Rodrigo Herrera, Administrative Assistant, c.rodrigoherrera@fdu.edu
  • Barbara Chong, Coordinator, bchongr@fdu.edu
  • Carlos Villalobos, Coordinator, cvilla@fdu.edu
  • Genevith Jaquez Portorreal, Coordinator
Contact Information
avanza@fdu.edu
201-692-2676
201-692-2722
Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Road, T-RH4-01, Teaneck, NJ 07666