ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER

Rochester Institute of Technology
28A Lomb Memorial Dr.
Rochester, NY 14623-5604 USA

TEL: (716) 475-6684
FAX: (716) 475-5330
E-MAIL: RBGELC@rit.edu
WEB: http://www.rit.edu/SA/ELI/

CONTACT: Rhona Genzel, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

The 11-week Intensive English Program provides orientation, 20 hours/week classroom instruction, and 5 hours/week in the language lab. Elective classes are offered in Pronunciation, TOEFL Preparation, Academic English, Presentation Skills, Business Communication, Computer Word Processing, among others. Students study at beginning, intermediate or advanced levels depending on their ability. Students who score high enough on English language tests may be permitted to take 1 or 2 academic courses for credit in conjunction with English.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

11 weeks
20 instructional hours per week
Tuition                                      $2539
Housing and meals                             2244
Other
    Living expenses                            300
    Other/Misc.                                136
Total                                        $5270

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 8
Maximum: 15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

100+

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

university dormitories and apartments on- and off-campus

 HOUSING COSTS:

Dormitory room (double) $1209

 LOCATION:

The English Language Center

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Regular sessions are offered 4 times per year but special sessions may be arranged for groups of students. Applications are accepted year round.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Advisors help students with cultural adjustment, housing, and university admission. Advanced level students may be permitted to take one or two classes at the university for credit. Students on student visas may work on campus and enjoy university life. They live in dormitories and eat in cafeterias with American students. Students with a C average in English classes receive a certificate.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

The University has wonderful facilities for its 13,000 students. There is a library, weight room, indoor track, indoor olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, indoor ice-skating rink, and several cafeterias. There is a Health Center with two doctors, special services on immigration issues for international students and a child care center which cares for young children while parents are in classes.

 TRANSPORTATION:

The Airport is 10 minutes by taxi from the Rochester Institute of Technology campus. Bus rides to downtown Rochester take approximately 1 hour. Shuttle buses to shopping and entertainment are provided by RIT.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

part-time instruction

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes