AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928 USA

TEL: (707) 664-2742
FAX: (707) 664-2749
E-MAIL: Joan.Wagele@sonoma.edu
WEB: http://www.sonoma.edu/exed/ssali/

CONTACT: Joan Wagele, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

SSALI provides instruction for academic purposes as well as for social or job-related needs. In addition to "core" courses, students can choose from electives such as TOEFL, Culture/Conversation, English for Business, and English Through Media. SSALI offers fall and spring semesters (13 weeks each) and two 5-week summer sessions. Mid-semester enrollment is also permitted

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

13 weeks
20+ instructional hours per week
Tuition                                      $2535
Housing and meals                             2100
Other
    Insurance, books, etc.                     500
Total                                        $5135

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 12
Maximum: 15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

55

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

homestays, campus dormitories and apartments, off-campus apartments or shared rentals

 HOUSING COSTS:

$300-600 per month

 LOCATION:

The program is on the SSU campus in a modern, suburban city, known for its safety and friendliness. The excitement of San Francisco, the beauty of the Napa/Sonoma wine regions, and the spectacular Pacific coastline are all less than an hour from the campus.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Contact SSALI for a brochure, application form, or information regarding assured admission. The application deadline is generally 4 weeks before the starting date of the session.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

SSALI enjoys a cooperative relationship with the SSU Office of Admissions. SSALI can grant assured admission to eligible students who intend to pursue an undergraduate degree program at Sonoma State University.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

SSALI provides full orientation and strong individual support. Counselors are available for university placement and for academic or personal counseling. The I.D. card permits full use of campus facilities: library, media resources, computer & listening labs, athletic equipment, swimming pool, tennis courts, etc.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Express bus from airport or SSALI airport pick-up service is available. Bus service is also available to school and shops. Many students walk or ride bikes to school.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Certain advanced SSALI students may be eligible to simultaneously take a limited amount of SSU coursework for degree credit.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

Private tutoring can be arranged.