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The Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership at Saint Mary's College provides an intensive English Language School to non-native speakers ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The program focuses on preparing students for U.S. higher education. Each day there is a five-hour course load with classes in English reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Modern language laboratories are available for additional practice. Extra-curricular cultural immersion activities, like field trips to Chicago are available.

Program Highlights

  • Small classes with expert faculty
  • Full immersion experience of U.S. college life
  • Year round activities (trip to Chicago, water rafting, snow tubing, and more)
  • Conditional admission and Visa guidance available
  • Preparation for the TOEFL and IELTS exams
  • Immigration advising for international students

Schedule

Courses are offered year round, in 14-week sessions.

SemesterStart DateApplication Date
Fall 2011August 22, 2011July 1, 2011
Spring 2012January 16, 2012December 1, 2011
Summer 2012May 14, 2012April 1, 2012
Fall 2012August 20, 2012July 1, 2012
Spring 2013January 14, 2013December 1, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 


Program Costs

14 Week Session

Vocabulary and Reading$1,000
Writing and Grammar$1,000
Listening and Speaking$1,000
Intensive Tutoring$1,000
TOTAL (Full-time)$4,000

 

 

 

 



Estimated Additional Fees

Application (1x)$100
Student Service Fee$318
Health Insurance$468
Books/Materials$200
Housing$2,836
Food$1,767

 

 

 

 



Application Process

  • Submit application and fee
  • Online housing and insurance forms
  • Complete proficiency exam and English assessment with advisor for placement in appropriate level
  • Pay tuition and fees
  • Start program!

APPLICATION FORM (pdf)

Contact Information

For more information or questions on the English Language School contact:

Jill Long, Assistant Director, International Student/Scholar Services and Recruitment
Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership
Saint Mary's College, (574) 284-4212jlong2 [at] saintmarys [dot] edu ( jlong2 [at] saintmarys [dot] edu)



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