Intensive English Language Program

INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM cie@salemstate.edu salemstate.edu/cie

LET US ENGAGE YOU IN

AUTHENTIC ENGLISH! At Salem State University, language learning extends beyond the four walls of the classroom to our campus filled with student-led events and to the many historical and unique cultural attractions in the local community.

ACHIEVE YOUR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS THROUGH PERSONALIZED ENGLISH INSTRUCTION You probably have the following questions: •

How good is my English?

•

Am I ready for a degree program?

•

What do I need to do next?

Over the past 24 years, we have become experts at answering these questions for international students from over 63 countries around the world who have completed our program and moved on to pursue degrees in business administration, computer science, education, nursing, and other academic programs.

PROGRAM STANDARDS

We strategically aligned the five levels of our program to the Global Scale of English

(GSE), the world’s first truly global English language standard.

GSE

10

20

30

40

60

50

70

80

90

Study at SSU Advanced Pre-Advanced Intermediate Pre-Intermediate Beginning

CEFR

<A1

A1 Basic

A2 +

B1 +

B2 +

Independent

C1

C2

Proficient

From day one, we will help you design your personal pathway to English proficiency for university study and career advancement. We will measure your language proficiency

through our placement test and oral interview to provide you with a detailed skill profile.

Then, we will help you select classes that are designed to meet your needs and goals.

Throughout the semester we will track your progress and advise you how to reach the next step of your English acquisition journey.

OUR CURRICULUM

TEST PREPARATION: TOEFL iBT TOEFL ITP

CORE INTEGRATED SKILLS (5 LEVELS): Listening and Speaking (1-5) Reading and Writing (1-5) INTEREST EXPLORATION: All about the USA Business English Discover Salem Service Learning Global Issues

SKILL BOOSTERS: Pronunciation Spelling Conversation Strategies Grammar Vocabulary

CORE INTEGRATED SKILLS LEVELS 1-5 (7-14 hours) Develop your critical thinking, listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar skills through an integrated approach that engages you with academic topics connected to university subjects, daily life encounters, and work-place situations.

SKILL BOOSTERS (2 hours) Take charge of your language acquisition and strengthen a specific skill through a personalized and strategic approach.

INTEREST EXPLORATION (4 hours) Apply your language abilities and creativity through a variety of elective courses that enable you to explore special topics that interest you.

TEST PREPARATION (4-5 hours) Strengthen your English skills and become familiar with the strategies you need to pass the TOEFL ITP / iBT exam.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE (FALL 2017) MONDAY

8:00-11:10

11:30-12:20

Academic Support

Academic Support

TUESDAY Integrated Skills: Reading and Writing (1-5)

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Integrated Skills: Listening and Speaking (1-5)

Integrated Skills: Reading and Writing (1-5)

1:00-4:40

Service Learning

Integrated Skills: Listening and Speaking (1-5)

Academic American Vocabulary Pronunciation for University and Spelling Success

Academic American Vocabulary Pronunciation for University and Spelling Success

Let’s Talk: Strategies for Fluent Conversation

Let’s Talk: Strategies for Fluent Conversation

Visual Vocabulary for Everyday Life Grammar Power

12:30-2:25

FRIDAY

Visual Vocabulary for Everyday Life Grammar Power

TOEFL ITP Preparation

Business English

TOEFL ITP Preparation

Business English

TOEFL iBT Preparation

All About the USA

TOEFL iBT Preparation

All About the USA

*TOEFL iBT Preparation ends at 2:50 PM.

Discover Salem Please visit the Intensive English Language Program website or contact the CIE office for current course offerings in the semester you intend to start.

COURSE COSTS Clock Hours Per Week

Spring or Fall

Summer I

Summer II

7 – Integrated Skills

$1,263.89

$631.95

$631.95

5 – Test Preparation

$902.78

$451.39

$451.39

4 – Interest Exploration

$722.22

$361.11

$361.11

2 – Skill Boosters

$361.11

$180.56

$180.56

All Intensive English Language Program courses are scheduled by clock hours (1 hour = 50 minutes). Students required to maintain full-time status must register for 18 or more clock hours each semester.

COURSE OFFERINGS Clock Hours/ Week

Cost per Semester

Course

Level

Core Integrated Listening and Speaking

GSE 24 - 90 Beginning High – Advanced

7

$1,263.89

Core Integrated Reading and Writing

GSE 24 - 90 Beginning High – Advanced

7

$1,263.89

American Pronunciation and Spelling

GSE 24 - 90 Beginning High – Advanced

2

$361.11

Visual Vocabulary for Everyday Life

GSE 24 - 90 Beginning High – Advanced

2

$361.11

Grammar Power

GSE 29 - 90 Elementary – Advanced

2

$361.11

Let’s Talk: Strategies for Fluent Conversation

GSE 33 - 90 Elementary – Advanced

2

$361.11

Reading Power

GSE 37 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

2

$361.11

Academic Vocabulary for University Success

GSE 41 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

2

$361.11

TOEFL ITP (formerly PBT)

GSE 41 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

4

$722.22

TOEFL iBT

GSE 45 - 90 Pre-Advanced – Advanced

5

$902.77

Discover Salem

GSE 24 - 90 Beginning High – Advanced

4

$722.22

English through Music

GSE 29 - 90 Elementary – Advanced

4

$722.22

Service Learning

GSE 37 - 90 Beginning High – Advanced

4

$722.22

English through Movies

GSE 37 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

4

$722.22

All About the USA

GSE 41 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

4

$722.22

Creative Writing and Storytelling

GSE 41 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

4

$722.22

English through Drama

GSE 41 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

4

$722.22

Business English

GSE 41 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

4

$722.22

Global Issues in the Media

GSE 41 - 90 Intermediate – Advanced

4

$722.22

Please visit the Intensive English Language Program website or contact the Center for International Education (CIE) for current course offerings in the semester you intend to start. Not all courses above are offered every semester.

FULL-TIME PROGRAM COSTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ESTIMATED PROGRAM EXPENSES 2017-2018 Fall Semester Tuition and Fees 1

Summer Session 2

$3,250

$1,625

$1,625

$35

$35

$35*

$35*

$140

$140

$140*

$140*

$5,300

$5,300

$2,650

$2,650

Books

Student Health Insurance Plan 3

Summer Session 1

$3,250

Progress Test

Estimated Living Expenses 2

Spring Semester

$2,755 12 Month Coverage August 1 – July 31 (amount paid if starting in Fall)

$1,614 7 Month Coverage January 1 – July 31 (amount paid if starting in Spring)

$472 2 Month Coverage June 1 – July 31 (amount paid if starting in Summer 1)

No charges until Fall Semester

1 U.S. citizens and permanent residents do not have to register for the minimum required 18 clock hours since they are not maintaining a student visa. However, we strongly encourage all students to register for 18 or more hours per semester to make adequate progress.

2 Students are not required to live on campus, but must prove they have sufficient funds to cover living expenses to receive an I-20 or DS-2019 form issued by Salem State University.

3 Massachusetts state law requires all Salem State students registered for 75 percent of a full course load (14+ clock hours) to enroll in or waive the university-sponsored insurance plan if already covered by a comparable plan. For more information, visit salemstate.edu/chs

*Book expenses and progress tests for summer are based on one purchase per semester, either summer session 1 or summer session 2.

ORIENTATION EXPENSES Living Off Campus Rate

$250

Living On Campus Rate

$400

Placement Test

$25

* These expenses occur once at the beginning of the program for all new F-1/J-1 students. * All incoming students (F-1,J-1, permanent residents, U.S. citizens will be charged for a placement test).

HOW TO APPLY Our application is free and simple to complete. We will help you through the process and stay in close contact with you until you arrive to complete our program orientation and register for classes.

1.

Visit Salem State University Intensive English Language Program Website for program start dates and deadlines at salemstate.edu/cie

2.

Access Salem State University Intensive English Language Program Application at tinyurl.com/ssuielp

1 Gather Supporting Financial Documents

2 Need a Student Visa?

Complete Certification of Finances Form

F-1 Visa applicants must provide bank statements showing at least $11,755

Add $2,000 for each dependent family member

Change of Status applicants must provide bank statements showing at least $20,480

3 Make a Copy of Your Passport No Visa Required?

4 Submit Online Application

Salem State University Intensive English Language Program Instructors

“Your opportunities to learn, practice, and acquire authentic English for university and career success are limitless at Salem State!”

INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Center for International Education 352 Lafayette Street Salem, Massachusetts, 01970 // USA PHONE: +1.978.542.6351 FAX: +1.978.542.7104 EMAIL: cie@salemstate.edu WEB: salemstate.edu/cie OUR MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS