International Student Program (I-20)
An
I-20 form is issued by the school for the length of time requested by thestudent.
This form is taken by the student to the US Consulate to obtain the Student Visa
(F-1). We have three programs for students with a student visa (I-20). These programs
make up the 18 hours per week, required by US law.
Students in these programs can also have 4 to 5 One-on-One private sessions per term. In these sessions, the student will work on accent reduction, pronunciation, and speech difficulties consistent to the student’s native language.
Day Program (Levels 1-6)
Students study the Core Classes, and a chosen three hour Elective. Students may also
take Saturday classes for only an additional $20 book fee. The Saturday class will
increase the number of hours to 22 per week. Check Daytime
schedule below
Mastery of English Program (Levels 7-10)
The Mastery of English Program is designed for students who have finished the program
of study (level 6) and would like to continue to study at English for Internationals.
This program provides additional English language skills in dealing with the business
and academic world of the United States. The focus of the program is a variety of
subjects for reading, discussion and writing that will develop greater confidence
and comfort in both the work world and in the world of higher education. The required
18 hours for this program would be the same time as the Day Program. Check
Daytime schedule below
Examples of Mastery classes offered:
Advanced Vocabulary Building
Time Management
Advanced Reading
Business Concepts
The Art of Leadership
Selling Yourself
US Current Events
Managing Change
University Preparation
Computer Skills Building
iBT TOEFL Prep Class
Because of the complexity of the new iBT TOEFL test, we recommend students take 2 terms of the iBT TOEFL Prep course. The class meets Monday - Friday from 12:15pm - 2:45pm. This will be a total of 180 hours in preparation for the test.
Costs for each 8 week term:
Tuition: $1500
Books: $120
Placement test: $10
TOTAL: $1630 approximate total cost for each 8 week term
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
2008 Daytime & International School Calendar
| TERM | START | END |
DATES
|
| WINTER I | Jan 7 | Feb 27 | Jan 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 18 President's Day | |||
| SPRING I | Mar 3 | Apr 30 | Apr 6-13 Spring Break |
| SPRING II | May 5 | Jun 25 |
May 26 Memorial Day
|
| SUMMER I | Jun 30 | Aug 20 | Jul 3-5 Independence Holiday |
| Aug 25-30 Summer Break | |||
| Sep 1 Labor Day | |||
| SUMMER II | Sep 2 | Oct 22 | Oct 13 Columbus Day |
| FALL I | Oct 27 | Dec 18 | Nov 26-30 Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Dec 19-31 Christmas Holiday |
