ENGLISH CONNECTION

Intensive English Language & Cultural Immersion Programs
480 Broadway P.O. Box 1054
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 USA

TEL: (518) 581-1478
FAX: (518) 581-1479
E-MAIL: admissions@englishconnection.com
WEB: http://www.englishconnection.com

CONTACT: Joanne P. Kubricky, Director of ESL Programs

  DESCRIPTION:

Intensive English Language & Cultural Immersion Programs; English as a Second Language Instruction; Educational Excursions; TOEFL & TOEIC Preparation SuperCourses; Executive Business English; Corporate & Professional English Language Programs; English for Specific Purposes; Friends Conversation Program; Travel Excursions; Holiday Homestays; English/Travel Programs; Cruise/English Travel Programs; Professional & Corporate Programs; and International Seminars Abroad Programs. English Connection is a division of CONNECT International.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

Registration Fee:           $95.00 (US Currency)
Materials and Activity Fee: All-inclusive 
Health Insurance:           $37-55/month (³ªÀÌ¿¡ µû¶ó Ʋ¸²)

Total:

All-inclusive packages range from $2396-$3596 per 
4-week session depending on desired
accommodation (teacher, host family, campus dormitory,
 apartment or hotel).

 CLASS SIZE:

Limited to ONLY 6 students per class.

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

200-250 students per year

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

1. Live with a certified teacher (meals included) 2. Live with a host family (meals included) 3. Live in college campus dormitory (meals included) 4. Live in an apartment 5. Hotel accommodation (meal plan can be arranged)

 HOUSING COSTS:

Housing with certified teacher, meals, and tuition: $899; Housing with host family, meals, and tuition: $599; Housing on college campus in a dormitory, meals, and tuition: $699; Apartment accommodation and tuition: $599; Hotel accommodation and tuition: $750-1350 depending on seasonal availablity and preferences.

 LOCATION:

Several locations; Headquarters located in Saratoga Springs, New York. Conveniently located and provides easy access to major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Boston, Massachusetts, Montreal, Canada, Albany, Lake George, and Niagara Falls.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Completed English Connection Application for Admission Non-refundable Registration Fee of $95 (US Currency) *Students requesting an I-20 Form (student visa) must submit a financial bank statement indicating financial ability and should apply at least 4 weeks prior to enrollment. Rolling Admissions; Open 52 wks/yr; Week, Month, and Semester programs; I-20 Forms Issued.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Educational Excursions are an essential part of the ENGLISH CONNECTION curriculum. In addition to classroom instruction, educational excrusions are designed to give students hands-on experience and practice in dealing with real-life situations. Scheduled visits to places such as banks, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies, libraries, travel agencies, insurance agencies, law offices, universities and colleges as well as government organizations increase students' motivation toward learning a new language. Educational excursions are an unique part of the academic curriculum offered at ENGLISH CONNECTION. They enhance overall language learning and prepare students to function successfully in American society.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

ENGLISH CONNECTION provides students with a wide range of support services that are essential for social and cultural adjustment in the U.S. Our Student Orientation Session (SOS) is designed to provided the necessary information needed to prepare students for their educational experience in a new culture and to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay. Academic counseling is readily available to those students who desire to continue their undergraduate or graduate education in the U.S. College and University Placement Services are also available. ENGLISH CONNECTION provides full-time assistance to all international students. EC staff is available 24-hours a day to provide support and assistance to international students.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Bus transportation services, taxi services, school shuttle services.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

TOEFL & TOEIC Preparation Courses; Executive Business English; Corporate & Professional English Programs; English for Specific purposes; Holiday Homestays; English/Travel Program - students can study the English language while traveling or vacationing throughout the U.S. and various locations around the world. Cruise/English Travel Program - allows students to travel to exotic places around the world and learn the English language at the same time. ENGLISH CONNECTION has organized trips for students to take an Intensive English Language Program onboard a luxury cruiseship while traveling to many different places around the world. Certified teachers and experienced EC staff will conduct classes, seminars, excursions and activities throughout each day. Students speak the English language the entire voyage while visiting various countries and ports of call. Classes, seminars and all ship activities are prearrenged and geared toward learning English as a Second language. Certificates & Awards.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

Private instruction only or private instruction in addition to classroom instruction is available. Semi-private instruction is also available.