International Center for English as a Second Language

Concordia College
171 White Plains Road
Bronxville, NY 10708 USA

TEL: (914) 395-4605
FAX: (914) 395-4500
E-MAIL: esl@concordia-ny.edu
WEB: http://www.concordia-ny.edu/

CONTACT: Arlen Gargagliano, Director
Lisa Bloom, ELC Counselor

  DESCRIPTION:

Intensive and part-time program for academic, personal, or professional purposes; 5-level multi-skills program; students progress at their own pace; courses focus on American culture and many other topics while strengthening language skills.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

15 weeks
20 instructional hours per week
Full-time tuition ('98-'99)                  $3600
Part-time tuition               various per course
Housing and meals                             2950
Other
    Books, personal, other                     825(estimate)
    Health insurance                           120
Total                                        $7495

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 8
Maximum: 15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

30

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

There are two residence halls each for men and women.

 HOUSING COSTS:

Shared dormitory rooms are $1350 per semester.

 LOCATION:

Bronxville is a safe, residential village of 6,000 in suburban Westchester County, just a short walk and 27-minute train ride from the attractions and excitement of New York City.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications are accepted year round. Semesters start in late August and mid-January; partial semester is sometimes possible. Summer session starts in mid-June (25 hours/wk; 1999 tuition $1795). Write, fax, phone, or e-mail for more information.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Academic advising and university placement counseling are available. Advanced ICESL students may take or audit 1-2 college courses. TOEFL is not required when ICESL students apply for Concordia admission. All college facilities (language lab, computer center, music practice rooms, etc.) are open to ICESL students.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

The ICESL offers orientation, counseling, field trips, and social events. ICESL students may use all Concordia recreational facilities and support services (athletic, fitness, health, career development, and student social center) and are encouraged to participate in college social, cultural, and athletic events.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Pick-up from all NYC airports can be arranged. Walk to many stores, services, and commuter train station (30-minute ride to mid- Manhattan). Good local bus service and taxis are also available.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

6-week summer session, AuPair seminar, contract programs, off-campus programs

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes