AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INSTITUTE

California State University, Chico
Center for Regional and Continuing Education
Chico, CA 95929-0250 USA

TEL: (530) 898-6105
FAX: (530) 898-4020
E-MAIL: kbayham@csuchico.edu
WEB: http://rce.csuchico.edu/alci

CONTACT: Sharon Sarraj, Director
Kathy Bayham, Admissions Coordinator

  DESCRIPTION:

ALCI offers year-round instruction in nine proficiency levels from beginning to advanced. Students study English 20-25 hours per week. Class size is small; the average student to teacher ratio is 15:1. Courses focus on the 4 main language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students may choose an elective such TOEFL preparation or American Culture Through Film.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

Non-Refundable Application Fee                $ 100
Tuition per 7-week term                       1,300
Health and Accident Insurance                   100
Housing (room and board)                      1,750
Education and misc. expenses                    250
Estimated cost per 7-week term:              $3,500

 CLASS SIZE:

15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

85

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

on-campus residence halls: private dormitory; homestay; apartment; roommate in a house

 HOUSING COSTS:

$500-1000 per month depending on accommodations

 LOCATION:

Chico is a friendly, safe university community of 90,000 located in scenic Northern California.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications are accepted year-round. Apply approximately 6 weeks in advance of the term you plan to attend. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, graduated from high school. A $100 non-refundable application is required.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Eligible ALCI students may concurrently enroll in regular credit classes without formal admission to the university.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

ALCI provides Chico Municipal Airport pick-up service at no extra charge. A comprehensive orientation is given to the ALCI program, the campus, and the community. Social and cultural activities are offered year-round. The full range of counseling and advising services is provided.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Bus service is free to ALCI students (except in summer). Most students live near campus and downtown so a car is not needed. Chico has been rated as the #1 Bicycling City in the U.S.A.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Special programs can be arranged for groups of 15 or more. For more information, contact the Institute.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes