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Lewis and Clark College
Contact:
Joann M. Geddes, Director Tel: 503-768-7310 Fax: 503-768-7320 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd. MSC 125 Portland, OR 97219-7899 USA
Established:
1972 
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Academic English StudiesDescriptionAES offers an academic program that prepares non-native speakers of English to successfully undertake a regular course of study in U.S. post-secondary academic settings. The curriculum is designed to assist students in the development of essential language skills, appropriate learning strategies, and cross-cultural awareness and sensitivities considered necessary for successful participation in U.S. educational communities. Twenty-four AES course credits may be applied to an undergraduate degree at Lewis & Clark.
LocationLewis and Clark is located on a safe, beautiful wooded campus about 5 miles south of Portland's city center. The Pacific Ocean to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east are only a short distance away. Portland, Oregon, is an attractive city with outstanding restaurants, art galleries, parks, museums, and shopping areas. Portland has been named the safest city in the US by AOL Travel & Leisure.
Teaching QualificationsAll instructors have a Masters degree in Teaching English as a Second Language or a related field. They have extensive experience in teaching and advising international students.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:TOEFL Preparation
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 18
Average Class Size: 8
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 0
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 2
Advanced courses offer Lewis & Clark undergraduate credit.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 22
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
16 weeks in September & January. 12 weeks in May. 6 weeks in June
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 6%
Asia: 76%
Europe: 6%
Latin America: 6%
Middle East: 6%
Average Enrollments:
February: 35
July: 25
October: 35
FacilitiesAES students have access to all campus facilities including classrooms, library, computer labs, health center, gym, weight room, music rooms and other campus locations.
FeesFees based on a session length of 4 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.
Optional Fees:
No charge for airport pickup, housing placement, university advising, etc.
Notes on Fees:
Health/accident insurance is mandatory. Students may bring proof of their own insurance for overseas travelers, or purchase the school's group policy.
AccommodationsDormitory: $956
Homestay: $700
Apartment: $$575+
Students may live in campus residence halls with American roommates. They may also choose to live off campus in a homestay or an apartment. Student ServicesAES students have full access to all student services, including an international student office, conversation groups, speaker's bureau, college outdoors, student government, college newspaper, music programs, lectures, dances, concerts, sports, movies, and health clinic. Educational Service OpportunitiesLewis and Clark offers a varied, year-round program of recreational, cultural, volunteer, and academic activities to the student body. AES students may take part in all these, as well as regularly scheduled field trips and an annual International Fair held in March. |
