Virginia International University
ESL Department of VIU
Fairfax, Virginia
USA
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Small class size, meaning lots of individual attention. Class sizes on the average are 12 students for academic programs and 6-8 students for ESL and TOEFL classes.
VIU is located in Fairfax City, VA, one of the best and safest places in the United States of America to live. Fairfax County is also the third wealthiest county in the U.S.
After completion of a full academic year at VIU, we offer scholarships to eligible students
The unemployment rate in Fairfax County is very low. Known as 'Silicon Valley II', Northern Virginia hosts most of the high tech company headquarters. Thus, there are a lot of opportunities for your future career.
Welcome to the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Program at Virginia International University. Advanced English language proficiency is vital for surviving in today's global market and has become the standard language for commerce, entertainment, the Internet, information technology, and other important fields. VIU addresses this need by offering a semester-based, intensive English program with several proficiency levels, ranging from beginner to advanced.
- Number of ESL Students: 60-100
- Average Class Size: 8
- Hours per Week: 20
- Minimum Age: no
- Issue I-20: Yes
- Housing Options: Apartment
- School Setting: Urban
ESL Fall Semester starts on 09/09 Monday and finishes by 12/19
Semester break for ESL is: 12/19 to 01/12 (24 days)
ESL Spring Semester starts on 01/13 Monday and finishes by 05/29 (20 weeks)
Summer break for ESL is: 05/30 to 08/24 (86 days)
ESL Summer Program Starts on 06/06 Monday and finishes by 08/21 (12 weeks)
ESL Fall Semester starts on 08/25 Monday and finishes by 12/11 (16 weeks)
ESL Fall break starts on 10/25 Friday and finishes by 11/03 Sunday (10 days)
ESL per semester $2,400
Other Fees
Non-refundable application fee : $50
Postal fee : $50 (for abroad)
Accommodation Arrangement fee : $150
Airport pick up fee : $60 (on time arrivals)
- English for Aviation
- English for Business
- English for Engineering
- English for Travel Professions
- Accent Reduction Courses
- GMAT/GRE Preparation Courses
- Pre-MBA Courses or Program
- Internships or Work Experience
- TOEFL Preparation Courses
- Teacher Training Courses
- Translation or Interpretation Courses
ESL Department of VIU
Virginia International University
3957 Pender Dr
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Tel (703) 591-7042
Fax (703) 591-7046
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