Description

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The ESL Institute offers a non-credit, multi-level, intensive English program for international students. Classes are held five days a week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00p.m. The class schedule is:
- Speaking class: 8:00-8:50 Tuesday, 9:00-9:50 Wednesday, 11:00-12:50 Thursday
- Listening class: 9:00-9:50 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Reading class: 10:00-10:50 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- Writing class: 11:00-12:10 Monday, Wednesday, Friday

We offer four levels of instruction: beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced. We offer eight-week sessions during the school year and five-week sessions during the summer. Average class size is 10 students; maximum class size is 15. Academic year sessions begin in September, October, January, and March. A 10-week summer program is divided into two five-week sessions. Sessions begin in May and in June.

ACADEMIC YEAR (August 27, 2012 to May 10, 2013)
2012, Fall 1: August 27 - October 15
2012, Fall 2: October 22 - December 14
2013, Spring 1: January 14 - March 8
2013, Spring 2: March 18 - May 10

SUMMER SESSION (May 20, 2013 to July 26, 2013)
2013, Summer 1: May 20 - June 21
2013, Summer 2: June 24 - July 26

OVERVIEW OF THE ESL INSTITUTE:
The ESL Institute was established in 1993. The program enrolls 25-50 students during the academic year and 30 - 70 students during the summer. The ESL Director is an active member of NAFSA, TESOL, and AAIEP and subscribes to the code of ethics of these professional organizations. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits St. Norbert College and its ESL Institute.

ESL CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Within the broad field of English as a Second Language instruction, the curriculum focus of the ESLI is on English for Academic Purposes for international students who plan to continue their undergraduate studies in the United States. Applicants to the ESLI program must be age 17 or older, have graduated from high school and have the financial resources to support themselves while in the program. There is no minimum TOEFL requirement for admission. Non-academic bound students are also admitted to the program.

Students attend classes 20 hours per week. Volunteer tutors are available most afternoons to help students with language skills. Intermediate and advanced level students are required to complete writing assignments on the computer. Students have free access to the media lab and all computer labs to practice word processing, use e-mail and the Internet, and to work on language skills using a variety of computer software.

MATRICULATION INTO DEGREE COURSES:
Conditional admission to degree programs at SNC is available to qualified students. Students who have been conditionally admitted to St. Norbert College must either complete the Advanced level in the ESL program or pass the TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 550 (PBT) or 80 (iBT) in order to begin a full-time degree program. College-bound students in the ESL program must earn a minimum of "BC" to pass to the next level and to graduate with a recommendation to attend St. Norbert College classes.

Highlights

Saint Norbert College is located near Green Bay, Wisconsin (pop. 200,000+) on the banks of the Fox River only eight minutes from Green Bay Airport, three hours from Chicago, and two hours from Madison and Milwaukee. St. Norbert College is a highly ranked, private, four-year, liberal arts and sciences college.

The ESL Institute offers intensive English courses for highly motivated students who wish to read, speak, hear, and write English for professional, personal or academic purposes. We offer:

- Airport pickup at Green Bay Airport (GRB)
- Orientation to campus and community.
- Language placement test on orientation day.
- 20 hours of class each week; four hours daily: reading, writing, speaking, listening.
- Small classes: average class size of 10; maximum class size 15.
- Five-week sessions each summer starting in May and June.
- Eight and 16 week sessions during the academic year.
- Conditional admission to College degree programs for qualified students.
- College dormitories and food services (no homestays).
- Computer labs with e-mail and Internet for all students.
- Campus-wide wireless computer Internet.
- Conversation partners and friendship families.
- Tutors available afternoons (free of charge).
- Sports Center, computer labs, library, and Health and Wellness Services.
- Graduation ceremony
- Certificate of Participation
- Certificate of Completion.

Application Process for ESL program involves:
* Written Application
* Financial Statements
* Application fee

Application for degree programs involves:
* Completed application form
* Financial statements
* Secondary school grades
* College/university grades (if any)
* Personal written statement

University Attributes

St. Norbert College was founded in 1898. It is a Catholic liberal arts and sciences college, affiliated with the Norbertines, an order committed to education and service. St. Norbert College offers bachelor's degrees in arts, science, music, and business administration in more than 40 areas of study. Master's degrees are offered in adaptive education, theological studies and education. With locally, nationally, and internationally respected professors and instructors (89 percent of whom hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their fields) and a student/faculty ratio of 13.8:1, St. Norbert College is an environment conducive to learning.

St. Norbert College has been ranked among the top 10 Midwestern liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" every year since 1991.

Community Life: St. Norbert College's students are involved in many clubs and organizations through the Office of Leadership, Service and Engagement. St. Norbert college has more than 80 student organizations, clubs, and sports groups. Getting involved in a club or organization puts students on the path to creating life-long friendships and developing leadership skills. Our close-knit community includes 11 residence halls.

The ESL Institute will also find an American friendship family for students staying longer than eight weeks. Students to not live with friendship families. Families will usually invite students to join them in family activities once or twice a month.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Science

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 2,200/month

Program Fees Include:

* Airport pickup at GRB
* Orientation & testing
* Dormitory and meals
* ESL tuition
* Books
* Major Medical Insurance
* Activity fee
* Dormitory phone service
* Tutors
* Friendship families
* Trips and activities
* Graduation event

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Typically The Application Process Time is

24 hours

St. Norbert College - ESL Institute's Mission Statement

The ESL Institute offers professional English language instruction and support services to enable students to learn English and adjust to American culture so that they can succeed in American university classrooms and in an English-speaking environment. Support services for ESL students include: Airport Pickup Conversation partners Friendship families Tutors (afternoons) Dormitory living with American students Use of all college services and facilities

Year Founded

1898/1993