English Studies Institute
Berkeley, California
USA
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The mission of the English Studies Institute is to provide high quality English instruction and build bridges of understanding worldwide by connecting international students, UC Berkeley students, and the Berkeley community.
Our Faculty is composed of highly trained ESL instructors with Masters Degrees and an average of 15 years teaching experience. Classes are located on the UC Berkeley campus and centered at the MLK Student Union Building. However, the English Studies Institute is an independent institute, which is not affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley.
In the city of Berkeley, students are minutes from experiencing recreational and cultural activities including dining at restaurants from around the world, visiting art and science museums, windsurfing or kayaking at the Berkeley Marina, or studying in the tranquility of the many libraries nearby. Berkeley is only 30 minutes from the exciting city of San Francisco, which is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. With its striking architecture, cultural diversity and historic neighborhoods, San Francisco is only a short BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) ride away from Berkeley.
The English Studies Institute offers a variety of courses to meet the needs of different international students, visiting scholars and immigrant students. The Communication Skills and Youth Adventure courses provide English immersion studies that help students gain confidence in speaking, improve their pronunciation, grammar, listening/speaking skills in a short 3-week period. The Visiting Scholar courses enable UC Berkeley graduate students, international students and immigrants to improve their oral/written communication skills and knowledge and use of American idioms. The 4-week Business English course is specifically designed for participants who expect to use English to communicate with clients or colleagues. While many students have business experience, it is not necessary for admission into the course. The Integrated skills course runs for 4-weeks and is designed for students who want to develop their skills in grammar, writing, reading, speaking and listening. In this course students develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for university and college studies in the United States. Sequential 4-week courses offer a progressive curriculum for students who wish to take several sessions consecutively.
The English Studies Institute offers activities, field trips, college advising and more...
- Number of ESL Students: 30 - 160
- Average Class Size: 12 - 15
- Hours per Week: 18 - 20
- Minimum Age: 13
- Issue I-20: Yes
- Housing Options: Homestay Dormitory Apartment
- School Setting: Urban
Winter 2006 Communication Skills Course:
January 23 – February 10, 2006 (3-weeks)
February 13 – March 3, 2006 (3-weeks)
Winter 2006 Youth Adventure Course:
January 2 – 20, 2006 (3-weeks)
Spring 2006 Visiting Scholars Course:
January 24 - March 16, 2006 (8-weeks)
March 21 - May 11, 2006 (8-weeks)
Summer 2006 Communication Skills Course:
July 3 – 21, 2006 (3-weeks)
July 24 – August 11, 2006 (3-weeks)
August 14 – September 1, 2006 (3-weeks)
Summer 2006 Youth Adventure Course:
July 3 – 21, 2006 (3-weeks)
July 24 – August 11, 2006 (3-weeks)
Fall 2006 Integrated Skills Course:
September 5 –29, 2006 (4-weeks)
October 2 – 27 (4-weeks)
November 6 – December 1 (4-weeks)
Fall 2006 Business English Course:
September 5 –29, 2006 (4-weeks)
October 2 – 27 (4-weeks)
November 6 – December 1 (4-weeks)
Tuition:
8 week: Vsiting Scholars Courses 16 lessons, 32 hours - $395.00
3 week: Communication Skills, 54 hours - $995.00 + $100.00 application fee
3 week: Youth Adventure, $2450 (includes homestay, airport transfers, and 45 hours of classes and 45 hours of activities (also includes Yosomite camping trip)
4 week: Integrated Skills - $1395 + $100 application fee
4 week: Business English - $1395 + $100 application fee
- English for Business
- Accent Reduction Courses
- Conversation Partner Program
- Public Speaking Courses
- Internships or Work Experience
- TOEFL Preparation Courses
- TOEIC Preparation Courses
- One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons
- Courses for Juniors / Teenagers (12 - 16 yrs old)
Housing Options:
- UC Berkeley Dormitories
- Orinda Homestay Program
- YMCA Downtown Berkeley
- International House
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- Tao House
English Studies Institute
416 MLK Student Union Building
UC Berkeley, MC 4500
Berkeley, CA 94720-4500
Tel (510) 643-6294
Fax (510) 527-2777
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