Penobscot School

English Immersion for Adults
Rockland, Maine USA

School Introduction

Penobscot School is a non-profit center for language learning and cultural exchange based in Rockland, on the coast of Maine. Our English immersion program provides a rich "bath" of language which students "absorb" through listening and active participation. The population of Rockland is 8,000. The school is a short walk from museums, shops, restaurants, and is close to boating, swimming, fishing, golf, tennis, and forest nature walks. If you like to meet people and you want to relax and enjoy the exchange of ideas and knowledge in English conversation, then Penobscot School is for you. Students range in age from 21 to 65, and have come from 43 countries.

ESL Program Introduction

Classes emphasize listening and speaking skills. Study of grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and pronunciation helps students speak with greater confidence. Each student meets individually with a teacher several times during the course. These meetings, called tutorials, give students the opportunity to pursue specific subjects in greater depth. Each student chooses a topic for independent study and makes an oral presentation at the end of the course. Students organize afternoon and weekend activities with teachers, hosts and friends. Evening activities include occasional seminars by guest speakers.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 15 immersion program
Average Class Size: 8
Hours per Week: 20
Minimum Age: 21
Issue I-20: No
Housing Options: Homestay
School Setting: Small Town/Rural

Schedule & Fees

Summer I: 7/6/2002 - 7/27/2002

Summer II: 8/3/2002 - 8/24/2002

Tuition: $1,800 includes tuition, books, homestay, meals, and school trips.

Application fee: NONE

Free transportation from Logan Airport in Boston

Special Courses & Features

Teacher Training Courses

Contact Info

English Immersion for Adults
Penobscot School
28 Gay Street
Rockland, Maine 04841

Tel (207) 594-1084
Fax (207) 594-1067
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