PURSUING EXCELLENCE Calvin University is a four-year undergraduate institution recognized for delivering a top-tier liberal arts education. Students from near and far choose Calvin because of its mission: to equip students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.
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Calvin University is a four-year Christian undergraduate institution recognized for delivering a top-tier liberal arts education. FORBES MAGAZINE
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TRACKS: Academic Track For students with advanced English language skills.
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Come join us for three and a half weeks of on-campus learning AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES to prepare for attending college in the U.S. You’ll take a TOP COLLEGES FOR YOUR MONEY course for credit, improve your conversational and academic IN THE English skills, and become confident in who you are in a safe, MIDWEST welcoming environment.
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ADMISSION CRITERIA
• Take a three-credit college course
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$24,000 AVERAGE
Choose the track that best suits your needs (Academic or English FINANCIAL AID 13:1 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO • Earn transferable college Language). You’ll build on your skills, receive academic coaching, andPACKAGE credit National/International examination results are TOTAL ENROLLMENT get hands-on experience in navigating college3,570 academics. You’ll also get • Work with an academic required (i.e., IGCSE, WASSCE, etc.) a feel for campus life as you live in the dorms, 65 eat in the dining halls, and COUNTRIES REPRESENTED coach outside of class Minimum scores required for admission: ACT: Minimum composite score of successful 20, or learn how to be in and out of the classroom. 17% U.S. ETHNIC MINORITIES
OPTIONAL AND REQUIRED TESTS
• Participate in an English SAT: Minimum score of 1030 (writing portion language study group in not required) 13% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Students attending schools with English preparation for the TOEFL language instruction: Experience the challenge of navigating new cultures, and WITH build relationships 90% STUDENTS INTERNSHIPS (optional) You may choose whether or not to submit scores
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with from all over from the ACT, SAT,people or CLT. It is not required.
the world as you live40+ in community FACULTY-LED STUDYtogether. ABROAD OPTIONS Grow in yourwith Christian faith through Bible studies, late-night conversations, Students attending schools 98% 2019 GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE English Language Track non-English instruction: and worship services at local churches. TOEFL 80 internet-based test For students with intermediate 21 NCAA DIII ATHLETIC TEAMS IELTS: 6.5 minimum English language skills.
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DUOLINGO score: 105 minimum
• Complete an intensive English immersion course • Improve grammar, comprehension, and speaking skills • Work with an academic coach outside of class • Receive a certificate of completion
College is an adventure! You’ll have ample opportunity to explore Grand Rapids (and beyond), (2021–22) engage with the local community, Tuition $38,600 and enjoy meals, sports, movies, Room + Board $11,000 and more with fellow students.
ESTIMATED COSTS Books + Supplies
$1,300
Health Insurance
$1,800
Personal TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
$1,500 $54,200
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