American Association of Intensive English Programs
Host:
Pace University
Contact:
Brian Hickey, University Director
Email
Tel: 914-773-3820
Fax: 914-773-3822
861 Bedford Road
Willcox Hall
Pleasantville, NY 10570 USA
Established:
1994
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English Language Institute, Westchester

Description

The Pace University English Language Institute in Westchester offers an Intensive English Program year round designed to help students, visitors, and recent immigrants improve their English skills for academic study, career advancement, or personal enrichment. The curriculum integrates grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and listening. Cultural and social activities provide additional real-life opportunities to use English skills actively. The Institute also offers a Pre-Graduate Program for students who are preparing to apply to graduate schools in the U.S. and need to improve their English skills and raise their test scores.

Location

The Intensive English Program and most of the other English programs are offered on the beautiful Pleasantville, New York campus, located about 64 kilometers north of New York City. The Pre-Graduate Program is offered at the Pace University Graduate Center campus in downtown White Plains, the commercial and retail center of Westchester County, New York.

Teaching Qualifications

Master's degree in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field. ESL teaching experience with adults and college age students.

Course Information

General English: Yes
English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Yes
English for Business: No
Other Programs:Pre-Undergraduate Program Workplace English Program Customized Short-Term English Programs Youth Programs Summer Programs
Private Classes: Yes
Customised Groups: Yes
Maximum Class Size: 15
Average Class Size: 2
Levels:
Beginner Levels: 1
Intermediate Levels: 1
Advanced Levels: 1
Number of levels will vary based on enrollment, but there are usually at least three levels.
Minimum Hours Required Per Week: 18
Maximum Hours Per Week: 22
Part Time Available: Yes
Session Length:
Summer I 2003 (June 2 - July 11, 2003) 6 weeks Summer II 2003 (July 14 - August 22, 2003) 6 weeks Fall 2003 (September 8 - December 19, 2003) 14 weeks Fall I 2003 (September 8 - October 24, 2003) 7 weeks Fall II 2003 (October 27 - December 19, 2003) 7 weeks Winter 2004 (January 6 - January 27, 2004) 4 weeks Spring 2004 (February 2 - May 14, 2004) 14 weeks Spring I 2004 (February 2 - March 19, 2004) 7 weeks Spring II 2004 (March 29 - May 14, 2004) 7 week

Student Origins and Enrollments

Student Origins:
Africa: 0%
Asia: 50%
Europe: 15%
Latin America: 30%
Middle East: 5%
Average Enrollments:
February: -5
July: -5
October: -5

Facilities

Bookstore, Cafeterias, Computer Labs, Environmental Center, Fitness Center with Exercise Rooms, Gymnasium, Pool and Indoor Track, Library, Multi-Media Lab, Outdoor Baseball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball Fields and Track, Residence Halls with Game Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room and Lounge, Shuttle Bus to Pleasantville Train Station and between all Pace University campuses.

Fees

Fees 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.

Application Fee: $60.00
Tuition Fees: $1,120.00 to $1,120.00
Book Fee: $100.00
Health Insurance Fee: $40.00
Other Required Fee: $95.00
Optional Fees:
There is a $500 non-refundable housing deposit to reserve a room on campus. In addition, the meal cost is approximately $20 per day.
Notes on Fees:
"Other required fees" includes the General Institution fee (GIF) which students pay each time they register and allows them full access to Pace University facilities.

Accommodations

Dormitory: $$650

Apartments are available off campus only. Rates vary. Dormitory rates are for double occupancy and vary during the summer when they are lower.

Student Services

Academic Advising, Immigration Counseling, Certificate of Completion, Health Services, International Student Club, Activities, Field Trips, End-of-Term Party

Educational Service Opportunities

Academic Advising, Assistance with Admissions Applications, Private English Lessons, Tutorial Services

Transportation

There is shuttle bus service between all the Pace university campuses in Westchester County and the New York City campus in Lower Manhattan as well as commuter train service to Grand Central Station in New York City.

Affiliations

American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)

Application Information

Admission to the Pace University English Language Institute is open to any student who is at least 16 years old and who has completed secondary school. TOEFL is not required. The English Language Institute is authorized to issue the I-20 document for full-time English study of 18 or more hours per week. Students who want an I-20 must submit the English Language Institute application available by mail or online at www.pace.edu/eli and financial documentation which shows sufficient funds for studying and living in the United State

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