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Where: Washington in USA
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Year Round, Academic Year
Institute for Shipboard Education - Semester at Sea Administered by the nonprofit Institute for Shipboard Education, Semester at Sea® is a program that takes approximately 600 students--from colleges and universities across the United States and abroad--around the world each fall, spring and summer semester. The University of Virginia is the program's academic sponsor.
Overview Since 1963, over 45,000 students have studied and traveled to 60 countries around the world during fall and spring semesters through this program. A regional 65-day summer program also takes students to countries in the Pacific Rim, Latin America or Europe and the Mediterranean.
Setting Semester at Sea offers two voyages each year that circumnavigate the earth, and one that is more regional in focus. The fall terms typically begin in Ensenada, Mexico, and end in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, while the winter/spring terms generally begin in Nassau, Bahamas, and end in San Diego, California or Seattle, Washington. Our 65-day regional summer program takes students to countries within the Pacific Rim, Latin America or Europe and the Mediterranean.
Value Students earn academic credit, travel the world, and gain a global perspective.
E-mail To:info@semesteratsea.com
Where: Baltimore in USA
When: Year Round
College of Notre Dame of MD The English Language Institute is an intensive English program (IEP). Most of our students come from other countries to study English full-time. After ELI, students move on to undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and careers. Although ELI students come from all over the world speaking different languages, together they form a community that makes the ELI experience unique. In each session, there are 20-25 different countries and nearly every continent is represented. The diversity makes English proficiency a necessity and motivates study and language acquisition.
Overview Full-time students will study 5-6 classes per session, which meet a total of 23-24 hours a week. Part-time students may take up to 3 courses. Be aware of visa requirements if you are not a resident of the US.
Setting Baltimore is the city for you no matter what you like. If you like city life, Baltimore offers great restaurants, shopping of every kind, museums, and clubs. For sports-lovers, the Orioles play ball at the renowned Camden Yards and the 2000 SuperBowl Champions, the Ravens, play football at PSI Net Stadium.
Where: Washington in USA
When: Summer
Georgetown University, EFL The mission of the English as a Foreign Language Program at Georgetown University is to provide quality language instruction to students who need English for their academic, professional or personal needs.
Overview The Georgetown method of teaching English emphasizes using English for real purposes of communication. Our curriculum is based on a balanced approach to language learning that includes listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Setting The Georgetown University community is dedicated to excellence in education within an international and inter-cultural environment. Located in the U.S. capital, Georgetown offers a rich educational, historical and cultural environment for its 12,000 students.
Where: Columbia in USA
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Howard Community College If you want to master English and enjoy a wonderful visit in America, Howard Community College's English Language Institute (ELI) has the answer for you. The Institute provides a complete program of study that gives you the chance to improve your TOEFL exam scores, develop the necessary skills to study at an American college or university, prepare you for a job, live in a beautiful suburban community, and visit some of the most exciting tourist sites in the United States.
Overview You can study English in our high-quality program that offers experienced, expert teachers devoted to your individual needs; a wide variety of classes each semester at reasonable prices; skill evaluation and testing at the beginning and end of all classes; certificates and transcripts issued upon successful completion; modern, state-of-the-art computer language labs; use of the campus library, bookstore, fitness center, and swimming pool; access to the College s student services, including special events and tutoring; field trips to cultural and scenic attractions in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland; and special lectures and presentations.
Setting Located in Columbia, MD directly between the port city of Baltimore, MD and the capital of the United States, Washington, DC.
Value The ELI is accredited by both Middle States Association of Colleges and Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Where: Norfolk in USA
Old Dominion University ELC offers a range of intensive and semi-intensive , non-credit courses in English as a Second Language.
Where: Wilmington in USA
When: Summer
University of North Carolina at Wilmington The ESL program focuses on language instruction which includes both a socio-cultural learning component as well as the acquisition and improvement of English language skills.
Overview All areas are targeted: Writing, Reading & U.S. Culture, TOEFL Test Preparation, Conversation Skills, and Pronunciation. Classes are small, teachers are professional and dedicated.
Setting Beautiful green campus with Georgian architecture, close to lovely Atlantic beaches and historic downtown Wilmington. Weather is nearly always sunny with temperature ranges from 70-90 farenheit in summer and 40-60 in winter, some rain.
Value Price of program includes 25 hours of instruction per week, social & cultural excursions, all campus services - health clinic, recreation center, sporting events, computer labs, library; American conversation partner & host family.
Where: Wilmington in USA
When: Summer
University of North Carolina at Wilmington The ESL program focuses on language instruction which includes both a socio-cultural learning component as well as the acquisition and improvement of English language skills.
Overview Writing, Reading & U.S. Culture, TOEFL Test Preparation, Conversation Skills, and Pronunciation. Classes are small, teachers are professional and dedicated.
Setting Beautiful green campus with Georgian architecture, close to lovely Atlantic beaches and historic downtown Wilmington. Weather is nearly always sunny with temperature ranges from 70-90 Fahrenheit in summer and 40-60 in winter, some rain.
Value Price of program includes 25 hours of instruction per week, social & cultural excursions, all campus services - health clinic, recreation center, sporting events, computer labs, library; American conversation partner & host family.
Where: Greenville in USA
Academy of English Intensive English Programs for Executives. Group and Private programs.
Overview Highly successful program for Executive Business English. 55+ hours per week program provides English language training and the American business and social culture.
Setting Intensive course of 55+ hours per week includes all instruction, lodging, meals, and cultural activities.
Value Maximum learning in the minimum amount of time.
Where: Silver Spring in USA
Affiliated Sante Group Affiliated Sante Group is a statewide community based rehabilitation program serving individuals with disabilities. Students and Volunteers are able to design customized placements to meet their international desires for real life experiential learning.
Overview Placements include tutoring, mentoring, counseling, group leadership, public relations, marketing,community outreach, web management, research...all positions are customized
Setting Nonprofit environment where student/volunteer is on a floor with an on site supervisor and the setting either includes clients with disabilities and/or behind the scenes floor in management and public relations.
Value Benefits to students/volunteers include expert professionals training student/volunteer in career of their choice pro bono; partial parking is reimbursed; we are near the metro; opportunities for letters of reference and field credit.
Where: Greenville in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Agape English Language Institute AELI provides high quality instruction in English for academic and professional needs of Internationals. Classes are geared towards TOEFL preparation, communication skills acquisition, university and college preparation, and business English.
Overview Our programs are located in mid-size cities near the foothills of scenic mountains (Greenville) and across from the largest university in the state (Columbia). Each location offers a unique assortment of cultural attractions.
Setting You can choose from four distinct settings, all situated in mild, sunny South Carolina. Each area has its own unique assortment of cultural attraction.
Value Low tuition and homestay fees. Free airport pickup.
Where: Charleston in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Agape English Language Institute AELI provides high quality instruction in English for academic and professional needs of Internationals. Classes are geared towards TOEFL preparation, communication skills acquisition, university and college preparation, and business English.
Overview Our programs are located in mid-size cities near the foothills of scenic mountains (Greenville), on the Atlantic coast (Charleston), across from the largest university in the state (Columbia), and a small town (Gaffney) a 15-minute driving distance from major cities. Each location offers a unique assortment of cultural attractions.
Setting You can choose from four distinct settings, all situated in mild, sunny South Carolina. Each area has its own unique assortment of cultural attraction.
Value Low tuition and homestay fees. Free airport pickup.
Where: Arnold in USA
Where: North Carolina in USA
Arthur Morgan School Students interested in alternative education and working with adolescents are encouraged to apply.
Overview Responsiblilties are adapted to the interests ans skills of the intern, but can include teaching, tutoring, substitute houseparenting, planning and leading hikes and field trips, student supervision, cooking, gardening, maintence, chore supervision, playing sports, and child care.
Setting The Arthur Morgan School is a small, alternative boarding and day school for up to 28 boys and girls grades 7-9. The 100 acre campus, located in the Black Mountains of North Carolina, consists mainly of woods and meadows and is surrounded by National Forest.
Value Compensation: Room and Board plus
Where: Charleston in USA
When: Year Round
Berlitz of Charleston Charleston Berlitz offers year-round intensive English courses for professionals from abroad. Programs include coordination of travel details, host family and internships.
Overview All of the courses offered at Charleston Berlitz are custom-designed to suit each individuals' learning objectives. Programs can be tailored to various business segments.
Setting Most programs are private classes which can take place for a full day or half day. We are located in one of the oldest cities in the US on the Atlantic ocean; we enjoy mild temperatures year round!
Value Students will leave with more confidence with their Enlgish and will be able to immediately apply all of their new skills when they return back home!
Where: Maryland in USA
Where: Charlottesville in USA
When: Summer
Buckswood ARC Summer Programmes Buckswood offers an ESL program with activities & excursions. Students have ESL lessons in the morning with a range of activities & outings in the afternoon and evening
Setting Based at St Annes-Belfield on the outskirts of Charlottesville
Where: North Carolina in USA
Where: Arlington in USA
When: Year Round
Diplomatic Language Services English Language Institute Intensive English programs year round, with new enrollments every four weeks. 85 other languages offered on a specially-arranged basis.
Overview DLS is located just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC in the business district of Rosslyn,VA and is only one block from the orange & blue lines of the METRO subway system.
Setting DLS offers high quality, professional English training and services for students, travlers, professionals and goverment officials. Our native English speaker instructors and staff are highly qualified and motivated to bring the bestin language services to DLS students.
Value DLS offers English programs that provide students with the English communication skills students need to bring greater success in business, study and pleasure.
Where: Washington in USA
When: Year Round
Diplomatic Language Services LLC Diplomatic Language Services, Inc. English Language Institute is located across the scenic Potomac river from Washington, DC on two subway lines, offers students the best in study and sightseeing opportunities in a professional and friendly environment.
Overview The DLS ELI modern facilities are located in the business district of Rosslyn and occupy 7 floors of a 12-floor highrise office building. For student convenience, there are over 70 classrooms, kitchen lounges on each floor, with telephones, microwave ovens and more.
Setting The Intensive Business English program is scheduled in four-week sessions, with classes held four hours per morning and supplemented by eight hours of afternoon classes in Grammar, Pronunciation/Accent Reduction, Role-play/Discussion, and Movies.
Value The DLS English program helps students improve all aspects of their language skills: pronunciation, conversation, listen-ing, writing, vocabulary (including slang and idioms), discussion, and presentation skills.
Where: Virginia in USA
Diplomatic Language Services, Inc. Diplomatic Language Services, Inc. English Language Institute is located across the scenic Potomac river from Washington, DC on two subway lines, offers students the best in study and sightseeing opportunities in a professional and friendly environment.
Overview The DLS ELI modern facilities are located in the business district of Rosslyn and occupy 7 floors of a 12-floor highrise office building. For student convenience, there are over 70 classrooms, kitchen lounges on each floor, with telephones, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and a large comfortable student lounge on the 5th floor.
Setting The Intensive Business English program is scheduled in six-week sessions, with classes held four hours per morning and supplemented by eight hours of afternoon classes in Grammar, Pronunciation/Accent Reduction, Role-play/Discussion, and Movies.
Value The DLS English program helps students improve all aspects of their language skills: pronunciation, conversation, listen-ing, writing, vocabulary (including slang and idioms), discussion, and presentation skills.
Where: Harrisonburg in USA
When: Summer, MayMester Intersession
Eastern Mennonite University The Intensive English Program at Eastern Mennonite University offers ESL courses for people who want to enter universities, seminaries or colleges in the United States. It is also for those wishing to improve their English skills for career advancement.
Overview The Intensive English Program offers 20 hours of classroom instruction each week in reading, writing, listening and speaking. The classes are taught by trained teachers.
Setting We are located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia on the campus of Eastern Mennonite University. The hillside campus - safe, quiet and clean - is at the edge of the small city of Harrisonburg.
Value Our program offers intensive courses of study to help students learn English. It is a place to learn with people from all over the world.
Where: Charlotte in USA
When: Year Round
ELS Language Centers/Charlotte ELS Language Centers has taught English communication skills to the World since 1961. Since then we have taught English to millions of students from over 140 countries who have found our programs are an effective way to learn English quickly.
Overview ELS Language Centers provides Intensive, Semi-Intensive, Executive and Youth Travel English Programs for the academically bound student, professional and youth/teen traveler.
Setting ELS Language Centers/Charlotte is located on the campus of Queens University in the beautiful upscale neighborhood of Myers Park, known for its tree-lined streets and expensive homes only 10 minutes from the Charlotte city center.
Value ELS Language Centers programs are designed to help you reach your English academic and career goals in the shortest possible time.
Where: Washington DC in USA
When: Year Round
ELS Language Centers/Washington, DC Speaking & Listening, reading & writing skills are taught in our Intensive English Program (30 lessons per week) and Semi-Intensive English Program (20 lessons per week).
Overview ELS Language Centers can help students improve their English quickly and easily. Over 500 universities and colleges in the USA accept ELS Intensive English Program completion level 109 or 112 in place of their TOEFL requirement.
Setting ELS Washington is a city Center within Washington, DC. There is easy access to historical and cultural sites and students may use the recreational facilities at American University.
Value For 45 years ELS Language Centers has helped millions of international students from 140 countries around the world learn English quickly and effectively. With our proven teaching methods, highly qualified teachers and our own carefully designed curriculum offering 12 levels of instruction, ELS ensures your academic success!
Where: Baltimore in USA
English Language Center The ELC offers a comprehensive English language program that will strengthen your language skills, develop your cross cultural awareness, and enrich your personal growth and development. The ELC program is for students who want to pursue university study in the United States.
Overview Develop English skills Study in small classes Work with qualified faculty Make friends through the Conversation Partners Program Take trips and participate in social activities Have access to university facilities Use the Internet and E-mail in your study Learn about American life
Setting Towson University is located in a safe, beautiful suburban environment. Towson is minutes away from Baltimore, its beautiful Inner Harbor, Aquarium, and award winning zoo, an hour from Washington, D.C., and two hours from Philadelphia, PA. School-sponsored day trips to New York City available.
Value Although a TOEFL is required for entry into Towson University, students who successfully complete our advanced level can waive the TOEFL test. In addition, students learn what to expect at an American university and have access to social and academic orientations and counseling. This is added value!
Where: Blacksburg in USA
When: Year Round
English Language Institute of Virginia Tech The English Language Institute is an intensive English program that offers individuals the opportunity to meet personal, academic, and professional goals through intensive English language study at Virginia Tech. Programs begin every six weeks to eight weeks throughout the year.
Overview Free conversation partner activities enable students to use their English with Tech students outside the classroom. The program as a whole has a strong academic focus as many of the students plan to attend Virginia Tech or other US colleges and universities.
Setting Blacksburg, set in the southern mountains, is one of the prettiest small towns you can find. Although the town is a growing community and home to a major research university, Blacksburg retains many of the best features of rural life.
Value Small classes, personal attention, a diverse student body, and high standards help students achieve their personal goals. The ELI strives to offer an excellent curriculum in a caring setting.
Where: Maryland in USA
English Now! inc. You will love English Now!, our classes are small...never more than 6 students per class. Our friendly, highly qualified teachers are always eager to help. Students come from all over the world to improve their conversational English in this warm friendly atmosphere.
Where: Washington in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Eurocentres Eurocentres specialises in quality language training in locations in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Japan! Eurocentres offers language and culture immersion programs giving you the opportunity to explore the country as a local.
Overview Courses include:
Setting Eurocentres give you the choice of a range of first-class accommodation. Whether you choose to stay with a host family, in a student residence, a hotel or guest house, you can be sure that the high quality standards set by Eurocentres will always be maintained.
Value Our distinguishing features are superb premises, systematic course planning and progress orientated teaching. High quality is guaranteed by the British Council and EAQUALS inspections as well as internal audits.
Where: South Carolina in USA
Where: Virginia in USA
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
George Mason University English Language Institute The intensive English program at GMU offers full-time English study for students wanting to improve their academic English skills before starting full-time course work at an American university or college.
Overview We offer courses for advanced beginning to advanced students of English. Students enrolled in our upper-level courses may also enroll in academic courses for college credit.
Setting The ELI is located on George Mason University's Fairfax, Virginia campus, a suburban community in the western part of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Where: Washington in USA
inlingua Americas We offer both general & business English programs with specialized materials. Private, semi private, group, and Crash Intensity Programs (CIP).
Where: Maryland in USA
inlingua Americas We offer both general & business English programs with specialized materials. Private, semi private, group, and Crash Intensity Programs (CIP).
Where: North Carolina in USA
inlingua Americas We offer both general & business English programs with specialized materials. Private, semi private, group, and Crash Intensity Programs (CIP).
Where: South Carolina in USA
inlingua Americas We offer both general & business English programs with specialized materials. Private, semi private, group, and Crash Intensity Programs (CIP).
Where: Virginia in USA
inlingua Americas We offer both general & business English programs with specialized materials. Private, semi private, group, and Crash Intensity Programs (CIP).
Where: District of Columbia in USA
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Institute for Experiential Learning A unique internship program wherein students work at foreign embassies in Washington, the State Department, or other international-oriented public policy organizations. A "study abroad" program without leaving the U.S. in the nation's most international city.
Overview Working in a foreign embassy in Washington allows you to gain valuable experience, speak a foreign language, learn about cross-cultural communication, and see the U.S. from the perspective of another nation.
Setting Foreign embassies provide substantive work and learning experiences for the best students.
Value You can earn academic credit and pay no more than you would on campus.
Where: Greensboro in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
INTERLINK Language Centers Intensive English study on university campuses, conditional admission possible.
Overview Student-centered, content-based curriculum for academically bound students.
Setting Located on 4 university campuses: University of North Carolina Greensboro, Indiana State University, Valparaiso University, Colorado School of Mines.
Where: Washington in USA
International Center for Language Studies, Inc. (ICLS) Intensive English Program, classes starting every four weeks year round and customized programs and schedules for academic, business, professional and personal needs in over 70 languages.
Where: Maryland in USA
When: Summer
Interway English lessons, excursions, activites, Family stay.
Where: Greensboro in USA
When: Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
INTERLINK / The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Academic preparation, cultural orientation, and applied language study with small classes, qualified full-time faculty, and personal attention. Conditional admission (graduate and undergraduate) to UNCG. Access to all UNCG facilities.
Overview Students focus on using language, not learning rules. "Core projects" for listening and speaking use team and pair work, interviews, presentations, and other interactive activities.
Setting The UNCG campus is in a quiet, safe, residential area, with many trees and green areas. It is 20 minutes (walking) from downtown, and about 15 minutes (by car) from the airport or any other city facility. Greensboro is three hours from mountains or ocean, five hours from Washington or Atlanta.
Value Students who complete INTERLINK and enter UNCG have an excellent success record. The program gives confidence and skills to enable students to achieve their goals.
Where: Washington in USA
Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies Prepares international students and professionals to communicate effectively in academic and business environments. To complement language instruction, students attend class trips to meet with American policymakers and take part in weekly American studies seminars. Dates: June 12-July 21, 2006.
Setting SAIS is located along Embassy Row in Dupont Circle, the heart of the intellectual and cultural community in Washington, DC. ESL and American Studies participants visit cultural and political points of interest in the area.
Value Upon successful completion of coursework, participants receive a Certificate in American Studies. Former participants have included diplomats, journalists, attorneys, executives and students from around the world.
Where: Silver Spring in USA
LADO Interational College - Maryland LADO s Intensive Program is designed for students who want to progress rapidly and see immediate results. Classes are held five days per week during the day or evening. [Evening classes are held at our Arlington location only]. Each session lasts four weeks. The Intensive Program is the only option for students with an F-1 Student Visa.
Where: Arlington in USA
Where: College Park in USA
When: Year Round
Maryland English Institute, University of Maryland MEI offers a variety of programs and services including Intensive English and Pre-MBA programs, elective courses, corporate training and language proficiency testing.
Overview The MEI Intensive Program offers multiple levels of English language instruction for individuals interested in increasing their overall proficiency in English and for those who are considering applying to study at an American university. This full-time program consists of approximately five hours of instruction or structured activities daily in the fall and the spring semesters. The curriculum includes instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing -- and activities, such as an orientation to the UMCP campus, a weekly coffee hour, speaking partners, and field trips.
Setting MEI is located at the University of Maryland, College Park. This scenic campus is located between Baltimore, MD and Washington DC.
Value The teachers, staff, and I are committed to providing high quality instruction and to meeting your needs while you study English at MEI. We believe that our combination of faculty, programming, location, and environment have contributed to the successful language-learning experience of those students who choose to attend our courses every year.
Where: Raleigh in USA
When: Summer
North Carolina State University, Intensive English An intensive English language program with a variety of elective courses for all levels of proficiency. The program offers 23 hours per week of instruction with an additional opportunity to take a course for TOEFL preparation.
Where: North Carolina in USA
When: Year Round
Queens College -Charlotte Intensive English Language Program focusing on communicative language and culture. Nine levels of instruction including speaking, listening, grammar, idioms, etc., 30 or 20 hours/week.
Overview TOEFL & TOEIC preparation, English for Business, two hour Speaking & Structure class, 2 hour Reading & Writing Class, and many elective classes.
Setting Program is located on a wooded campus in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the most rapidly growing cities in the nation.
Where: Winchester in USA
Shenandoah University Offers instruction at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Where: Petersburg in USA
When: Summer
Sojourns In Nature Based in the biologically rich Tongass National Forest, we will have easy access to bears, bald eagles, humpback whales, seals, icebergs, glaciers, Sitka black-tailed deer, and old growth forest communities.
Overview Three days on Frederick sound photographing humpback whales, seals, and glaciers. Two days photographing grizzlies feeding on salmon from within a few feet!
Setting We will be based in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, America's premier Old Growth Temperate Rainforest.
Where: Virginia in USA
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc TESOL is a nonprofit organization whose purposes are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, strengthen at all levels instruction and research in the teaching of standard English to speakers of other languages or dialects, and cooperate in appropriate ways with other groups having similar concerns. The organization welcomes membership from individuals and groups around the world. TESOL provides an institutional center for professionalism among teachers of English to speakers of other languages and supervisors in public and private education, as well as in college faculties responsible for the preparation of teachers.
Value TESOL's mission is to develop the expertise of its members and others involved in teaching English to speakers of other languages to help them foster effective communication in diverse settings while respecting individuals' language rights. To this end: *TESOL articulates and advances standards for professional preparation and employment, continuing education, and student programs. *TESOL links groups worldwide to enhance communication among language specialists. *TESOL produces high-quality programs, services, and products. *TESOL promotes advocacy to further the profession.
Where: North Carolina in USA
Where: Maryland in USA
When: Summer
Towson University - ESL The Summer In Maryland program is an English intensive program that focuses on speaking ability and American culture.
Overview Students take part in English classes and are assigned Conversation Partners to work on their speaking skills in practical situations. During their stay, students will travel to locations such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore City as well as participating in home stay weekend.
Setting With Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City all within a short drive from Baltimore, Towson is located right in the center of the East Coast's "hot bed". Towson University's coach bus will take you to all of these locations.
Value Students are guaranteed to walk away from the Summer in Maryland program with a greater understanding of English, more confidence when speaking and, most likely, a host of long-lasting friendships.
Where: Baltimore in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
UMBC The ELC offers a variety of intensive, academic and professional English programs for students of all language levels, from introductory to advanced academic. Students work closely with qualified instructors in small classes and multimedia labs, and participate in university cultural activities.
Overview Integrated skills courses allow students to focus on specific language skills and learning goals in a challenging and supportive environment designed to help all students become self-confident communicators.
Setting UMBC is located between Baltimore and Washington, DC and is close to the many educational facilities in the capital area as well as cultural, recreational and social attractions of the region. A top-ranked research and honors university, UMBC attracts students and scholars from around the world.
Value ELC programs prepare students to successfully apply for highly competitive undergraduate and graduate programs in the US as well as to become skilled communicators. Students value the friendships they make as well as the language and skills they develop during their studies within the UMBC community
Where: Lexington in USA
University of Kentucky - ESL The Intensive English Program at the University of Kentucky features 20 hours of instruction per week in five levels of proficiency. Sessions are approximately 8 weeks long, and students are tested upon arrival.
Overview Our curriculum is designed to improve the English language competency of speakers of other languages for educational, business, social, or other purposes. Instruction is given in listening/speaking, reading, writing, grammar, study skills, and TOEFL preparation, as well as an introduction to U.S. and academic culture.
Setting The University of Kentucky is a large research institution, ranked as one of the top 50 public universities in the United States, with bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. programs. The city of Lexington is a pleasant, safe city of about 250,000 people in the heart of the famous Bluegrass area of Kentucky with its rolling hills and famous thoroughbred horse farms; there are many cultural, academic,and sports events that take place in Lexington every week.
Value The CESL Intensive English Language Programs prepares non-native speakers of English to achieve the proficiency that is required to enter the University of Kentucky or other U.S. colleges and universities, or to function comfortably in their business or social situations. The teachers all have graduate degrees in the field of ESL or a related field and we are all committed to the learning of our students.
Where: Charlotte in USA
University of North Carolina - Charlotte This program will focus on giving students the language and cultural skills they will need to adapt quickly and perform successfully when they come back to the U.S. to study for a longer period at ANY American university, as undergraduates or as graduate students.
Overview Content-based, communicative, English classes will give students opportunities to practice their language skills for real communication with professors and students. Students will be shown how to use all the resources and services for assisting students on a typical American university campus.
Setting Despite its location in a metropolitan area of more than 1.5 million people, the campus includes rolling hills with forests, streams, and ponds, surrounding a pedestrian core of contemporary air-conditioned buildings that has the feel of a small, residential campus. Easily accessed by nearby interstate highways and an international airport, the campus is enhanced by University City, a planned community that has shopping centers, a research park, and a hospital, near campus.
Value Students will gain the confidence they need to adapt quickly and successfully to academic and social life at any American university.
Where: Greensboro in USA
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, MayMester Intersession
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Conditional admission and TOEFL waiver at UNCG for students who complete INTERLINK. Small classes (aver. 9), full-time teachers, and experiential learning enhance student-centered learning.
Overview Focus on use of language with many projects involving community, video, powerpoint, etc.
Setting Green campus in residential area, but near downtown. Safe, with easy air connections.
Where: South Carolina in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, MayMester Intersession
University of South Carolina Established in 1979, EPI has an international reputation for excellence in ESL instruction and services. Columbia, SC, is a safe, friendly city that welcomes international students with Southern hospitality.
Setting Located in the center of SC, Columbia is 2 hours by car from either the Atlantic Ocean or the Smoky Mountains. The University of South Carolina is more than 200 years old.
Value EPI is nationally accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, which represents the highest standards for intensive English programs in the U.S.
Where: Charlottesville in USA
Where: Richmond in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Virginia Commonwealth University - English Pre-academic intensive English for non-native speakers.
Where: Richmond in USA
When: Fall Semester, Winter Semester, Spring Semester, Summer
Office of International Education ELP offers intensive ESL instruction to student's who want to improve their English language skills for academic, career, and/or personal purposes. The American Language and Culture program offers electives that explore American culture while improving English language skills.
Overview ELP offers beginning to advanced level classes that focus on improving English language reading, writing, speaking, listening, and pronunciation skills. The American Language and Culture program offers electives that explore American lifestyles and culture while improving English languge skills.
Setting Richmond, VA is less than a two hour car drive to the mountains, the Atlantic coast, and Washington, DC, the capital of the US.
Where: Fairfax in USA
Virginia International University The ESL program is designed to prepare individuals for success in the community and the workplace. In addition, the ESL program emphasizes development of the writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success in college level courses.
Overview The ESL program consists of 5 levels. The ESL Program is semester-based, and includes 16-weeks of instruction, with a one-week semester break.
Value It is a very solid and competitive program in the area.
Where: Fairfax in USA
Virginia International University Program is designated to prepare individuals for success in the community and the workplace. We emphasize development of writing, reading, speaking and listening skills.
Overview Program consist of 5 levels, is semester-based, and includes 16 weeks of instuction with a one week semester break.
Where: Fairfax in USA
When: Fall Semester, Spring Semester
Virginia International University 1- Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) programs The Department of Business Management prepares qualified students for leadership positions in the 21st Century global marketplace. Such leaders will need to balance the goals of economic success with the constraints of greater social and environmental responsibility. Instructed by a distinguished faculty, students learn to integrate ever-changing human and information resources with constantly developing technology, while nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit that has always been a key to successful business and management. The School offers a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in the following three major subjects: Accounting and Finance, Business Management, and Marketing. 2- Computer Science Undergraduate Program (B.Sc.) To prepare students for careers in the dynamic and continually evolving fields of Computer Science, VIU's Department of Computer Science offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science. The School's general mission is to train students to create solutions for information systems-based needs and problems in commercial, financial, governmental, or other types of organizations. The approach of each degree program integrates theoretical and practical aspects of information technology and business systems. VIU's location in the Northern Virginia area, "Silicon Valley II," means that graduates of our Computer Science programs have ample opportunities to move immediately into employment or go on to advanced study. Majors are prepared for employment in a wide range of industrial and business environment.
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