AMERICAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520 USA

TEL: (541) 552-6196
FAX: (541) 552-6198
E-MAIL: alaor@mcimail.com
WEB: http://www.ala-usa.com

CONTACT: Ms. Amy Lepon, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

English for Academic Purposes including computer skills and Computer Assisted Language Learning; Executive Program, private classes

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

                                    4weeks   8weeks
25 instructional hours per week
Tuition                               1460    2595
Housing and meals (dorm)               580    1160
Housing and meals (homestay)           460     920
Other
    Homestay Placement Fee             150     150
    Health insurance                   110     110
    Application fee                    110     110
                            

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 12
Maximum: 16

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

Varies

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

dormitories, homestays, off-campus apartments

 HOUSING COSTS:

4 weeks: Dorm $580, Homestay $460; 8 weeks: Dorm $1160, Homestay $920.

 LOCATION:

ALA/Ashland is located in a safe, clean city of 17,000 people who are attracted to the area for its natural beauty and cultural opportunities, and its proximity to San Francisco and Portland.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Sessions begin every 8 weeks. (Mid-term entry is available for non-beginner students.) Applications are accepted year-round. Students must send a completed application, $110 application fee, $100 space reservation deposit, and a letter of financial support to the executive offices.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

On-campus employment for English practice and pocket money; observation (at no charge) or enrollment in SOSC classes at the upper levels of ALA; academic advising on a daily basis; conditional admission offered at SOU

 STUDENT SERVICES:

Friendship families, conversation pals, housing placement service, assistance with university placement, cultural orientation, and student activities and field trips

 TRANSPORTATION:

All stores and other services are accessible by foot or by bicycle. There is a local bus as well as interstate buses and an airport 25 minutes away in Medford. Personal ALA pick-up is available at the airport, as are taxi service and an airport shuttle bus.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

TOEFL Preparation Course and institutional TOEFL

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes