AAIEP - University ESL Program

Host:
Central Washington University

Contact:
Steve Horowitz, Director
Email
Tel: 509-963-1375 or 963-2512
Fax: 509-963-1380
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7562 USA

Established:
1987

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University ESL Program

Description

Our 5-level curriculum is designed to prepare students to study at an American college or university as well as help develop the skills needed in professional settings. In addition to core skill classes, elective courses such as Computers, International Business, TOEFL Preparation, Movie Making, Volunteering ,and Creative Writing are very popular. Our most advanced level includes supervised visitations to regular university classes. Conditional undergraduate admission is offered and the UESL recommendation is accepted in place of TOEFL for undergraduate admission. Other features include American roommates and Conversation Partners, cooking club, field trips and social activities.

Location

Ellensburg is a friendly, safe university town in a beautiful farming valley near the Cascade Mountains and the Yakima and Columbia Rivers in central Washington state only 90 minutes from the Seattle area. Central Washington University has about 8,000 students. Students can walk or ride a bicycle everywhere in Ellensburg. Every summer there is the Jazz in the Valley Festival and the famous Kittitas County Rodeo/ County Fair. Central Washington University is home to the world famous Chimpanzee and Human Commmunication Institute.

Teaching Qualifications

Master's Degrees in TESL and an average of 10 years of teaching experience.

Course Information

General English: Yes

English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes

English for Business: No

Other Programs:EFL Teacher Training -Fall/Winter or Spring/Summer: overlaps advanced ESL level and includes attending an undergraduate class related to language teaching, special class in teaching methodology and practical training with a professional teacher. Same cost as regular ESL program.

Private Classes: No

Customised Groups: Yes

Maximum Class Size: 17

Average Class Size: 12

Levels:

Beginner Levels: 1

Intermediate Levels: 2

Advanced Levels: 2

Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20

Maximum Hours Per Week: 20

Part Time Available: No

Session Length:

September - 10; January - 10; March- 10 ; June- 9

Student Origins and Enrollments

Student Origins:

Africa: %

Asia: 68%

Europe: 1%

Latin America: 1%

Middle East: 30%

Average Enrollments:

February: 70

July: 85

October: 85

Facilities

Numerous computer labs with e-mail and Internet access; 15 dormitories- with computer access; Student Union with CWU Bookstore, Fitness Center, espresso cafes; swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, baseball and soccer fields

Fees

Fees based on a session length of 10 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:	$30.00
Tuition Fees:	$1,850.00 to
Book Fee:	$125.00
Health Insurance Fee:	$85.00
Other Required Fee:	$282.00

Notes on Fees:

Our quarters are about 10 weeks long - 9 in the summer. Health Center, Computer, Fitness Center and Athletic Fees =$282 Housing Deposit : $200

Accommodations

Dormitory: $1400-2600/quarter

Apartment: $450/month

Dormitory charges are for a double room and include a full meal plan. Dormitory charges vary each quarter. The average during a year is $2000 for a quarter .$200 deposit is required.

Student Services

Social, recreational, and cultural activities are planned each quarter: Seattle sightseeing, national park areas, skiing/snowboarding , hiking, sleigh riding and river rafting are the most popular activities. Director and staff are avaialble for academic and non-academic advising.

Educational Service Opportunities

Academic counseling and help with applications to American universities and colleges are provided. Conditional undergraduate admission to Central Washington University is offered through the UESL Program. American conversation partners or conversation groups are arranged.

Transportation

Before arriving, students receive information about transportation from SeaTac Airport near Seattle to Ellensburg. Regular bus service is available. UESL staff will meet buses arriving in Ellesnburg from Sea-Tac Airport.

Pick-up at the Yakima Airport ( 45-minute flight from Seattle) can be arranged.

Affiliations

NAFSA, TESOL

Application Information

Applications are accepted year-round. Housing information is included in application packets. Quarters begin in late September, early January, late March, and mid-June.

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