Arizona State University

American English and Culture Program
Tempe, Arizona USA
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School Introduction

Arizona State University (ASU) is located in the sunniest state in the United States. With 321 sunny days annually and mild winters, ASU is the place for you if you like the outdoor lifestyle all year long. ASU offers top-quality undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 230 majors, with affordable tuition and living expenses. It is the largest number of students of any university in the USA with 60,000 students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries. The campus is in Tempe, "one of the 10 best college towns in America," according to New York Times.

ESL Program Introduction

At the American English and Culture Program all of our teachers have Master's degrees and many years of experience teaching English as a Second Language. You will have the opportunity to take up to 24 hours of intensive English classes per week as well as participate in the wide variety of social, cultural and recreational activities such as trips, parties, and sports. You will also enjoy the beautiful tree-lined campus with its many restaurants, libraries, sports facilities and modern computer labs, which offer free unlimited e-mail and internet use as well as several wi-fi zones. Homestays, arranged apartments, and dormitories are available.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 170-250
• Average Class Size: 15
• Hours per Week: 21
• Minimum Age: 17 (15 in summer)
• Issue I-20: Yes
• Housing Options: Homestay  Dormitory  Apartment
• School Setting:  Suburban 
• Accreditation: TESOL, NAFSA

Schedule & Fees

Summer, 2007: May 30 - July 27
Fall 1, 2007: August 15 - October 12
Fall 2, 2007: October 17 - December 14

Spring 1, 2008: January 9 - March 7
Spring 2, 2008: March 17 - May 9
Summer, 2008: June 4 - August 1
Fall 1, 2008: August 20 - October 17
Fall 2, 2008: October 22 - December 19
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2006 Program Costs:
Tuition: $1785 (8 weeks)
Student Services Fee: $150 (8 weeks)
Application Fee: $60
Student Health Insurance: $145
Housing & Food: Estimated on Campus $1500 (8 weeks)
Homestay $1200 (8 weeks, +$200 application fee, breakfast &
dinner included)

Special Courses & Features

• English for Business
• Accent Reduction Courses
• Conversation Partner Program
• Public Speaking Courses
• Internships or Work Experience
• TOEFL Preparation Courses
• Teacher Training Courses

Housing/Accommodation Info

ASU Housing Links:
ASU Residential Life
Adelphi Commons Dormitory
Arizona Homestay

Contact Info

American English and Culture Program
Arizona State University
PO Box 873504
Tempe, Arizona 85287-3504

Tel (480)965-2376
Fax (480)965-8529
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