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SPRING INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTER
University of Arkansas
300 Hotz Hall
Fayetteville, AR 72701 USA
TEL: (501) 575-7600
FAX: (501) 575-7673
E-MAIL: silc@comp.uark.edu
WEB:
http://www.uark.edu/silc
CONTACT:
Vicki Bergman-Lanier, Director
Sally Beard, Assistant Director, Student Services
DESCRIPTION:
The Intensive English Program consists of 25 hours of instruction per week focusing on grammar, reading, writing, and listening/speaking. In addition, students may choose from a variety of courses such as TOEFL Preparation, Grammar Clinic, Pronunciation Clinic, Computer Lab, Reading Lab, Conversation Through Language Partners, and others.
ESTIMATED COSTS:
9 weeks
25 instructional hours per week.
Tuition $1975
Housing and meals 1200
Other
Health insurance 90
Books 125
Student fees 75
Total $3465
CLASS SIZE:
Average: 10
Maximum: 15
AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:
80
HOUSING OPTIONS:
residence halls (dormitories), homestays, apartments
HOUSING COSTS:
$400 per month for homestay with American family includes 2 meals per day; $1200 for 9 weeks for residence hall includes meals; off-campus apartments range from $250-600 per month.
LOCATION:
Spring International is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, a safe, delightful town in the northwest corner of Arkansas. The campus is surrounded by the great natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains, which offer wonderful places for outdoor sporting and hiking. Fayetteville is an excellent place to study. There is a Computer Based Testing center on the campus.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Spring International offers 5 terms a year, each 9 weeks long, in addition to two 4-week sessions in the spring and fall. Students will need to submit the Spring International application along with the $75 application fee, and a statement of financial guarantee.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:
The University of Arkansas offers conditional admission to academically admissible students. Students who are conditionally admitted to the University of Arkansas as undergraduates or tentatively admitted as graduate students who successfully complete an upper level at Spring International are not required to take the TOEFL for admission to the university. Concurrent enrollment and auditing of University of Arkansas courses is also available to special non-degree seeking students. Students planning to attend US colleges and universities may receive placement assistance. Spring International Language Center also provides academic advising, regular testing (Michigan, institutional TOEFL), university placement services counseling, and interactive computer lab.
STUDENT SERVICES:
Spring International Language Center provides full orientation and strong individual student support. Counselors are available for university placement and for academic or personal counseling. Student ID cards permit full use of campus facilities: library, media resources, computer & listening labs, and athletic and recreational facilities. Support services also include airport pick-up at no charge, free assistance with housing, homestays with American families, and social and cultural activities on campus and in the community. Students receive free e-mail accounts and have free Internet access.
TRANSPORTATION:
The University of Arkansas provides a free bus service with 7 different routes which operates Monday through Friday. A free trolley service covers the downtown area on a restricted schedule, and taxis are available on a limited basis.
OTHER PROGRAMS
DESCRIPTION:
Spring International will design a program for your group of 10 or more. We can tailor special dates and curriculum needs to any group's request. Special programs for business, agriculture, teacher training, sports camps, and a variety of other fields are available.PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:
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