Study English at the ESL Institute
Location
United States: De Pere, Green Bay, Wisconsin
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.
We offer four levels of instruction: beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced. We offer eight-week sessions during the school year and the summer. Average class size is 10 students. Academic year sessions begin in August, October, January, and March. An 8-week summer program is divided into two four-week sessions. Sessions begin in May and in June.
Summer Session 2013
Session 5, Summer 2013May 24 - July 19 (8 weeks)
Academic Session 2013-2014
Session 1, Fall 2013 August 22 - October 18 (8 weeks)
Session 2, Fall 2013 October 18 - December 13 (8 weeks)
Session 3, Spring 2014 January 17 - March 14 (8 weeks)
Session 4, Spring 2014 March 24 - May 9 (8 weeks)
Summer Session 2014
Session 5, Summer 2014May 30 - July 25 (8 weeks)
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
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.
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.
ESL Program Requirements
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.
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 students.
- Four-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.