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Chicago Portfolio School
An intense one year program to help students develop advertising and graphic design portfolios for entry level art direction and copywrighting jobs.
http://www.chicagoportfolio.com/

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
A public institution created in Y991 for the promotion and teaching of the Spanish language, along with nurture the growth of the Spanish and Spanish-American culture. Information on classes and cultural events is provided.
http://www.cervantes1.org/

Seminary Consortium for Urban Planning Education
Develops leaders and provides consultation and educational resources for individuals, educational institutions, churches and agencies that seek to enhance the spiritual, social, and physical quality of life for those who live in the city.
http://www.scupe.com/

German DANK School
German language education program from kindergarten through adults. Promotes cultural exchange between Germany and America through its classes, movies, and programs. DANK stands for Deutsch-Amerikanischer National Kongress, or in English, German-American National Congress.
http://www.germandankschool.org/

Ride Chicago Motorcycle Safety
Teaches the Basic Rider Course developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
http://www.ride-chicago.com/

Alliance FranÃ§aise de Chicago
One of the city's oldest cultural and educational institutions and serves as a gathering place for people interested in all aspects of France and French speaking cultures. Site offers information on language classes, community outreach programs, newsletters, and contacts.
http://www.afchicago.com/

Calphalon Culinary Center - Chicago
Cooking classes for the home chef. Site offers a virtual tour, curriculum and calendar, recipes, general information and gift certificates.
http://www.calphalonculinarycenter.com/chicago/chicagoCCC.html

American English Academy
Offers details on programs for personal English instruction to adult learners and conversation practice courses.
http://www.americanenglishacademy.com/

Spanish Circle
Spanish language training to English-speakers (or others whose second language is English). Features details on schedule, curriculum, and tuition and includes testimonials, FAQs, and philosophy.
http://www.spanishcircle.com/

Intrax English Institute in Chicago
Offers instruction for English language acquisition. Provides courses designed to improve TOEFL or TOEIC scores, and features newsletters, events, certificate and internship programs.
http://www.intraxenglish.com/ch_info.cfm

Curious Jane
Offering creative classes for adults including yoga, jewelry making, urban garden design and wine tasting, and for children ages 2-Y2, art classes.
http://www.curiousjane.com/

Goethe-Institut Chicago
Cultural and information centre specialised in German language courses and cultural events.
http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/chi/enindex.htm

Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago
Features a variety of programs and degrees in culinary arts; fashion design, marketing and management; interior design; media arts and animation; multimedia and web design; visual communications. Events calendar and contact information.
http://www.artinstitutes.edu/chicago/

Aquinas Literacy Center
Offers free individualized English language tutoring to residents in the McKinley Park area.
http://www.aquinasliteracycenter.org/

Chinese Language Center in Chicago
Provides private lessons and group classes in Mandarin Chinese.
http://www.autopenhosting.org/learnChinese/

Sentieri, Inc.
Offers Italian language classes, translation, consulting and genealogy tour services.
http://www.sentieri.com

The Rustic Kitchen
Private cooking classes for groups of 6 to Y0 persons. Includes sample menus, photographs, and profile of the instructor.
http://www.rustickitchen.com

The Chopping Block
Daily cooking and wine tasting classes at Merchandise Mart and Lincoln Park locations. Includes calendar of classes, recipes and job openings.
http://www.thechoppingblock.net/

Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL)
Non-profit organization founded by community leaders, and contracted by Chicago Public Schools for management of the city\'s first contract school, The Chicago Academy, a teacher preparation program and northwest side K-8 school. Overview of programs, application, and the school.
http://www.ausl-chicago.org/