Host:
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Contact:
Patricia Szasz, Director Tel: 831-647-4115 Fax: 831-647-3534 460 Pierce Street Monterey, CA 93940-2658 USA
Established:
1971 
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Intensive English ProgramsDescriptionOur ESL program is designed to help you improve your English language skills for daily life, academic study, and your career. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THIS PROGRAM DIRECTLY OR VISIT THE MONTEREY INSTITUTE'S WEB SITE. LocationMonterey is located on the Pacific Coast of California. Students here enjoy the quiet, safe town and friendly people. Monterey features beautiful scenery and mild weather. The campus is close to Fisherman’s Wharf, beaches, and bicycle and hiking paths. Monterey is conveniently located only 125 miles (201 km) south of San Francisco, 65 miles (104 km) south of San Jose and Silicon Valley, and 345 miles (555 km) north of Los Angeles.
Teaching QualificationsWe are affiliated with the MA TESOL program at the Monterey Institute and most of our instructors come through that affiliation. All instructors hold Master's degrees in TESOL or have MA's in progress.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:English for Diplomats, Summer Intensive Language Program, Executive and Custom Language Programs, Teacher Training, MA TESOL/TFL, Language Program Administration Certificate, Computer-Assisted Language Learning Certificate.
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 12
Average Class Size: 6
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 1
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 21
Maximum Hours Per Week: 21
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
We offer four sessions per year. Sessions start in January, April, June and September. Sessions run for 10 weeks during the academic year and 8 weeks in the summer.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 40%
Europe: 10%
Latin America: 20%
Middle East: 30%
Average Enrollments:
February: 30
July: 150
October: 30
FacilitiesThe IESL program is housed in the Kinnoull House, a Victorian-era building in the historic section of Monterey. The first floor contains classrooms, while the second floor includes program offices and our ESL Cafe. Students also have access to all the facilities of the Monterey Institute, including:
FeesFees 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.
AccommodationsHomestay: $750 - 900/month
Apartment: $600 - 1200/month
Hotel: $30 - 150/night
Students must arrange their own housing; however, we do provide information to help students in their housing search. Student ServicesStudents have access to the Monterey Institute Student Services Office and Office of International Student & Scholar Services. The program includes many optional services free of charge including tutoring, advising, activities, and conversation partners. AffiliationsThe Monterey Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). We are also members of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP), NAFSA Association of International Educators and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). |
