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Host:
Old Dominion University
Contact:
Dr. Karen Medina, Director Tel: 757-683-4424 Fax: 757-683-4640 1108 Dragna Hall Norfolk, VA 23529-0086 USA
Established:
1981 |
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The English Language CenterDescriptionOld Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia offers 35 doctoral, 60 master's and 68 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts and sciences, business, education, engineering and technology, and health sciences. Its English Language Center promotes effective, high-quality language instruction. There are six seven-week sessions per year with twenty hours of instruction on five levels. Average class size is 12-18 students. Special Programs are available for groups with specific subject and program length requirements. The Bridge Program combines academic credit courses and non-credit English courses and is available to conditionally-admitted graduate and undergraduate students. The ELC also offers Conversation Partner and TOEFL preparation programs.
LocationOld Dominion University is located in Norfolk, Virginia, which has a population of 234,000 people. Norfolk has a warm climate (9.5 C in winter, 30 C in summer) and is 30 minutes from the ocean resort of Virginia Beach and 20 minutes away from an international airport. Washington, D.C. is approximately three hours away by car, and New York is six hours away. It is approximately 1 hour away from tourist attractions such as Williamsburg and Busch Gardens.
Teaching QualificationsAll English Language Center instructors are experienced and have master's degrees in TESOL or Applied Linguistics. Most have lived and taught English all over the world.
Course InformationGeneral English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:TOEFL Preparation; Special Programs
Private Classes: No
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 18
Average Class Size: 12
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 1
Advanced Levels: 3
The Graduate and Undergraduate Bridge Programs are designed for students who have been admitted to ODU and whose TOEFL scores are between 500 and 550 (iBT 61-79). These programs combine credit courses with noncredit courses in English. Bridge students can achieve full-time status at ODU after successfully completing two semesters in these programs.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 20
Maximum Hours Per Week: 20
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
There are six seven-week sessions beginning in January, March, May, June, August and October.
Student Origins and Enrollments
Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 0%
Europe: 0%
Latin America: 0%
Middle East: 0%
Average Enrollments:
February: 0
July: 0
October: 0
FeesFees based on a session length of 7 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:
Living expenses and deposits on apartments are not included in the above totals. Expenses for accompany spouse and children are not included in the above totals. Living and personal expenses may vary.
AccommodationsDormitory: $Varies
Apartment: $800
Hotel: $60-150
On-campus dormitories are available to everyone in the summer and are available all year for students studying two semesters or more. Off-campus housing plentiful all year. Application InformationRequest application and submit with a check or money order for $50 in U.S. dollars. Include a letter from your financial sponsor stating that the sponsor will guarantee payment of your living and education expenses during your stay in the U.S. and a financial statement from your sponsor's bank with a specific amount of money on deposit to verify the sponsor's ability to pay your expenses. |
