Arizona State University

American English and Culture Program
Tempe, Arizona USA

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 330 majors, with affordable tuition and living expenses. It is the largest number of students of any university in the USA with over 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. AECP students can 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 and trips to world-famous Arizona locations. The AECP is located at the center of ASU's beautiful Tempe Campus with its many restaurants, libraries, sports facilities and modern computer labs, offering free, unlimited internet and email, with several wi-fi zones. Homestays, apartments, and dormitories are available.

Background Data

Number of ESL Students: 250-325
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

Spring:
Session 1 - January 14, 2009 - March 13, 2009
Session 2 - March 17, 2009 - May 15, 2009

Summer:
June 3, 2009 - July 31, 2009

Fall:
Session 1 - August 19, 2009 - October 16, 2009
Session 2 - October 21, 2009 - December 18, 2009
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2009 8-Week Session Program Costs
Tuition: $1890
Student Services Fee: $150
Application Fee: $105 (includes express mail fee)
Room and Meal Plan (estimated on campus): $1600
Homestay (2 meals per day and one-time $200 placement fee): $1320
Medical Insurance (cost varies each cylce): $169
Books and Supplies (varies): $130
ASU ID (SunCard) Fee: $25
Personal Expenses (varies, estimated): $400-$600

Special Courses & Features

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
Send Email
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