American Association of Intensive English Programs
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Host:
University of Nevada, Reno
Contact:
Ms. Kendee Franklin, Marketing & Recruiting Director
Email
Tel: 775-784-6075
Fax: 775-784-4015
220 Edmund J. Cain Hall
Mail Stop 148
Reno, NV 89557 USA
Established:
1982
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Intensive English Language Center

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Description

  • 20 class hours per week 
  • 5, 8, 10 and 16 week programs year -round
  • Four levels of instruction (beginning to advanced)
  • English for academic purposes
  • Classes in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Content-based curriculum
  • Orientation to American culture and university life
  • Language laboratory available
  • TOELF Workshops available

 

 

Location

The University of Nevada, Reno is located at the base of the beautiful Sierra-Nevada Mountains, just four hours by car from San Francisco. The Reno-Tahoe area is known as the entertainment and recreation capital of the west, offering limitless year round recreational activities.  Reno is a safe, small city environment with big city attractions.

Teaching Qualifications

MA or Ph.D in TESOL, Linguistics or related fields. All instructors have experience teaching and living abroad.

Course Information

General English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:
  • TOEFL Preparation
  • Customized programs available
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 1
Advanced Levels: 2
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 6
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
  • Fall Semester: August 24 - December 17, 2007 (16-weeks) 
  • Fall Mid-Semester Entry: October 17, 2007        (8-weeks)
  • Spring Semester: January 22 - May 19, 2008    (16-weeks)
  • Spring Mid-Semester Entry: March 14, 2008       (8-weeks)
  • Summer First Term: June 9 - July 11, 2008       (5-weeks)
  • Summer Second Term: July 14 - August 14, 2008 (5-weeks)
  • Summer Both Terms: June 9 - August 14, 2008 (10-weeks)

Student Origins and Enrollments

Student Origins:
Africa: 2%
Asia: 74%
Europe: 2%
Latin America: 10%
Middle East: 12%
Average Enrollments:
February: 90
July: 120
October: 125

Facilities

  • ESL program located in the heart of campus 
  • Fully equipped recreation center with Olympic size pool, rock climbing wall, state of the art equipment
  • On-campus health center, language laboratory, cafeterias and snack bars, art gallery, theater, concerts and special lectures
  • Writing center avaliable for students of all levles
  • Tutoring and math center

Fees

Fees based on a session length of 5 weeks.

Fees may have changed since this information was published — check for latest information.

Included means that this service is provided at no extra charge.

Application Fee: $50.00
Tuition Fees: $720.00 to $0.00
Book Fee: $50.00
Health Insurance Fee: $182.00
Other Required Fee: $168.00
Notes on Fees:
All tuition and fees are due prior to or on the day of registration. Application fee, tuition and other fees are non-refundable.

Accommodations

Dormitory: $569.00-2520.00
Apartment: $400.00-600.00 per month

There are seven on-campus dormitories offering a variety of options, as well as numerous apartments within walking distance of university.

Student Services

  • Comprehensive student orientation
  • Organized activities including trips to local sites (Nevada ghost towns, Reno Rodeo, Indian Reservation), student receptions, parties, dances, banquets, volleyball, shopping and soccer clubs. In the winter months there are ski trips to work class resorts and in the summer various trip to Lake Tahoe.
  • Writing and Tutoring Centers
  • Academic Advisement

Educational Service Opportunities

Academic advising, writing and computer center, multi-media language laboratory, recreation center with Olympic size pool, fully staffed international student office, health center, international club; students at an advanced level may concurrently register for academic classes; conditional admission available, university admission without TOEFL.

Transportation

Reno-Tahoe International airport is 10 minutes by car from the University. Students can arrange to be met at the airport by a university official.  There is no charge for this service.  Taxis are readily available at the airport.

Affiliations

University of Nevada, Reno

Application Information

Students must send the following:

  • Completed application (www.unr.edu/ielc)
  • $50 application fee
  • Financial documentation (bank statement)
  • Passport copy

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