Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Center for English as a Second Language
Carbondale, Illinois USA

School Introduction

Southern Illinois University is a large, comprehensive, coeducational university with over 20,000 students, in a small friendly town near a national forest, but not far from major cities such as St. Louis, Chicago and Nashville. It is home to a world-class recreation center and modern facilities, and offers a full range of graduate and undergraduate degrees.

ESL Program Introduction

CESL has had a well-established reputation for excellence in teaching English to internationals for 40 years. Classes are small, and teachers are qualified, professional, and friendly. Students come from around the globe and find Carbondale to be a friendly town and a good place to learn English.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 50-100
Average Class Size: 12
Hours per Week: 18-22
Minimum Age: 18
Issue I-20: Yes
Housing Options: Dormitory Apartment
School Setting: Small Town/Rural

Schedule & Fees

Summer I : 5/19/03 - 6/27/03 (6 wks)
Summer II: 6/30/03 - 8/8/03 (6 wks)
Fall I: 8/18/03 - 10/10/03 (8 wks)
Fall II: 10/13/03 - 12/12/03 (8 wks)
Spring I: 1/12/04 - 3/5/04 (8 wks)
Spring II: 3/15/04 - 5/7/04 (8 wks)

Tuition: 8-wk. session $1800
6-wk. session $1700
Application fee: $35.00
Dormitory and Food: 8 wks. $1000, 6 wks. $950

Special Courses & Features

Public Speaking Courses
TOEFL Preparation Courses

Contact Info

Center for English as a Second Language
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Mailcode 4518
Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4518

Tel (618) 453-2265
Fax (618) 453-6528
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