Host:
St. Norbert College
Contact:
Mr. Richard Porior, Director Tel: 920-403-3125 Fax: 920-403-4083 100 Grant Street De Pere, WI 54115 USA
Established:
1993 
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English as a Second Language InstituteDescriptionBeautiful campus (35 buildings) on river. The ESL program offers: 4 hours of class daily; 20 hours each week; small classes. 4 levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. 4 skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening. Airport pickup (free) at Green Bay Airport (GRB) Tutors available every afternoon (free) Conversation partners with American students (not available in summer. Friendship families. College sports center, library, health center, computer labs, food service, student center, activities. Conditional admission (with merit scholarships) to degree programs at St. Norbert College. LocationWe are located in a small town near Green Bay, Wisconsin (pop. 200,000+) on the banks of the Fox River only eight minutes from Green Bay Airport, three hours by car from Chicago, and two hours by car from Madison and Milwaukee. Quiet, safe, mid-western town; friendly people.
Teaching QualificationsESL instructors have Ph.D. and MA degrees in TESL or closely related field. In the summer, part-time instructors are experienced ESL instructors from public schools in our area. ESL programs are accredited by North Central Association of Schools and Colleges. Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:The ESL Institute offers contract programs for high school and college groups. Contact the ESL director for details.
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 1
4 levels: beginner, elementary, intermediate, advanced.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
August - October: 8 weeks October - December: 8 weeks January - March: 8 weeks March - May: 8 weeks May - June: 4 weeks June - July: 4 weeks July - August: 4 weeks
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 60%
Europe: 10%
Latin America: 15%
Middle East: 15%
Average Enrollments:
February: 45
July: 65
October: 50
FacilitiesESL students use facilities of Saint Norbert College including: college classrooms, computer labs, e-mail & internet; 12 dormitories, cafeteria, student center, health center, sports center, music practice rooms, academic advising, tutors, immigration advising, etc. All dormitory rooms have phones and internet access. Some buildings have wireless internet access.
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:
$50 express mail for admission documents. Fee can be paid by credit card (fax) or MoneyGram or Western Union or bank cheque or cash.
Notes on Fees:
$50 testing & orientation. Free airport pickup. $25 per month activity fee; Books about $200 per level (2-4 months) Medical insurance is required of all students: about $55 per month. AccommodationsDormitory: $350-450
Hotel: $50/night
ESL students stay in College dormitories. The average cost of dormitories is $400 per month. Students in dormitories must also have a College meal plan. Students over the age of 22 may live off campus, but we do not find off-campus housing for students. Student ServicesFree airport pickup, orientation and testing, conversation partners, tutors, host families, computer training, College health center, sports center, library, immigration counseling, activities and special events, free internet and e-mail on all college computers. Educational Service OpportunitiesESL students may apply for conditional admission to undergraduate degree programs - no TOEFL score required if students successfully complete the ESL advanced level. College tuition scholarships are available to qualified students. ESL students are encouraged to participate in College activities: music, sports, service activities, clubs and organizations. Saint Norbert College is a private, 4-year university. TransportationAirport pickup at Austin Straubel Airport in Green Bay (GRB), ten minutes from campus. Best service is by Northwest Airlines from Minneapolis or Detroit connect to Green Bay. United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Green Bay.
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