Host:
Auraria Higher Education Center
Contact:
Jeanne E. Hind, Director Tel: 303-534-1616 Fax: 303-534-2424 900 Auraria Parkway Suite 454 Denver, CO 80204 USA
Established:
1987 
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Spring International Language CenterDescriptionThe 6-level intensive English program consists of 23 hours of instruction per week focusing on grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking. In addition, students may choose from a variety of courses such as TOEFL or GMAT Preparation, Pronunciation, Idiomatic English, Conversation, and others.
LocationSpring International Language Center is located in downtown Denver on the campus of the Auraria Higher Education Center, which houses the University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver, and Community College of Denver. It is near many museums, parks, shopping areas, theaters and quality restaurants.
Teaching QualificationsM.A. in English as a Second Language, Linguistics, or other related field, or a B.A. and a combination of relevant education and experience (graduate coursework in TESL, certificate in TESL, and teaching experience in teaching ESL). Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: Yes
Other Programs:Vacation English; English and Ski; Executive English, Rocky Mountain TESOL Institute (in collaboration with the University of Colorado at Denver, School of Education).
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 10
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 2
Intermediate Levels: 2
Advanced Levels: 2
The six level curriculum is designed to prepare students for academic study in English and for advanced level communication skills.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 23
Maximum Hours Per Week: 23
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Nine week sessions: January, March, May, August, October. Limited midterm entry point allowed for short-term students in February, April, June, September and November.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 1%
Asia: 30%
Europe: 1%
Latin America: 8%
Middle East: 60%
Average Enrollments:
February: 137
July: 122
October: 160
FacilitiesThe school is located in the historic Tivoli Student Union building on the Auraria Higher Education Center campus. We have dedicated classrooms for Spring International students and a 17-station computer lab. Students have campus IDs allowing them access to the campus library, health center, exercise room and sports facility.
FeesFees based on a session length of 9 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.
Notes on Fees:
$100 Student Services fee covers all campus required fees and provides a campus student ID that serves as a bus and light rail pass.
AccommodationsDormitory: $600-700
Homestay: $650
Apartment: $$750-900
The host family program provides housing with an American host. We screen our hosts and they offer the student a private room and two meals a day. Nearby campus housing provides a room in a shared 2- or 4-bedroom suite with a kitchen. Utilities are covered in the rent. A lease is required. Student ServicesAirport pickup service, assistance with housing, foreign student advising, social activities, full access to all campus facilities, and a conversation partner program. Educational Service OpportunitiesStudents enrolled in the upper levels of Spring International may take 1 or 2 college classes at the college or university with permission. Students completing Level 6 are accepted at Community College of Denver and other local community colleges without a TOEFL score. Students maintaining a B average can get a TOEFL waiver for the University of Colorado Denver for undergraduate studies providing they meet all other admission requirements. TransportationThe Auraria campus is served by buses and light rail from throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Denver International Airport, the major airport in the region, serves both coasts and Europe daily with non-stop flights. AffiliationsUniversity of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Community College of Denver Application InformationStudents must send a completed application, $125 application fee, and financial guarantee. If the sponsor is in the U.S. an Affadavit of Support must also be included with the application. Students are admitted up to the first day of the term unless enrollments have been closed. |
