CENTER FOR ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-2511 USA

TEL: (513) 745-2847
FAX: (513) 745-3844
E-MAIL: esl@xavier.xu.edu
WEB: http://www.xu.edu/admissions/international/esl/index.htm

CONTACT: Jane Conzett, Coordinator, Intensive English Program

  DESCRIPTION:

Intensive English for Academic Purposes with core and optional electives, Corporate English training, oral skills/pronunciation training, TOEFL preparation; mid-term entries 8 weeks after the beginning of semester, if space available.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

16 weeks or
8 weeks
20-25 instructional hours per week
Tuition (16 weeks)                            $2980
Tuition (8 weeks)                             $1490
Housing and meals (16 weeks)                   2700
Other
    Books, testing fees, incidentals (16 weeks)1065
    Health insurance                            275
Total (16 weeks)                              $7020
Total (8 weeks)                               $3815

Write for information about 12-week summer program, mid-May to mid-August.

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 14

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

65

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

Campus residence halls (readily available in summer; space cannot be guaranteed in fall or spring semesters); apartments near campus.

 HOUSING COSTS:

Estimated at $400 per month

 LOCATION:

Xavier University is a Jesuit institution located in the city of Cincinnati, on the Ohio River. Cincinnati was named "The Most Livable City in North America" in 1993 by Places Rated Almanac.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Students must send an application, a $25 application fee, a $50 tuition deposit, and a financial statement showing $7020 of support for a 4-month term.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Academic advising is available on a daily basis. Conditional admission is available to both graduate and undergraduate applicants. Qualified students in upper levels may also enroll in Xavier undergraduate courses.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

The Office of International Student Services offers arrival assistance and complete orientation, immigration advising, personal and adjustment assistance, and a variety of programs, trips and activities. These may include trips within the Cincinnati area, visits to museums and other local attractions, and trips to locations such as Washington, D.C. and other US cities. Conversation partners are available; sports complex, International Student Society activities, weekly international coffee hour, and other programs.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Xavier is located within a 30-minute drive from the Greater Cincinnati Airport, and a 10-minute drive from the Greyhound Terminal. Airport pickup is available if arranged in advance through the Office of International Student Services. The university is served by city bus lines, and commuter services are also in place.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

All IEP courses, except those at the beginning level, are credit-bearing; administration of ITP (institutional) TOEFL, TWE preparation, certified TOEIC center. The Xavier ESL program offers comprehensive Corporate English Training. Drawing from numerous university and business resources, training integrates language, business, and cross-cultural skills. Services include needs analysis, pre-departure training, corporate visits, business seminars, materials development, discussion partners, and development of continued learning plans.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

Yes, by arrangement.