THE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE INSTITUTE IN OREGON

P.O. Box 1734
Lake Oswego, OR 97035-0510 USA

TEL: (503) 635-9035
FAX: (503) 697-8844
E-MAIL: LCIO@integrityonline.com

CONTACT: Carol Bouschor, Vice President of Admissions

  DESCRIPTION:

Intensive English Program in 6 levels, Private Tutoring, Travel/Study Programs throughout USA - (You choose the travel agenda, we plan the English), TOEFL Preparation, Career Internships,  English for the Professional, English/Cultural Programs.  Enrollment available 1  to 10 weeks.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

5 or 10 weeks
22 instructional hours per week
Tuition                                 $2670 for 10 weeks
                                        $1500 for 5 weeks 
Housing and meals (host family stay)    $ 500 per month or $125 per week
Other
    Major medical insurance              120 per month minimum
    Public Bus Transportation             45 per 1 month
    Textbooks                           60-125

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 8
Maximum: 12

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

30-50

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

Host families, off-campus apartments, hotels

 HOUSING COSTS:

Host family $500/month, Off-campus apartments $500-800/month  (Does not include furniture or utilities)

 LOCATION:

LCIO is located in a friendly, safe suburb just eight miles southwest of Portland on the banks of the scenic Willamette River, and on the shores of a 405 acre lake. The city is nestled amidst many of Oregon's greatest attractions: Mt. Hood (noted for skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking  & cross-country bicycling); The Oregon Coast, The Columbia Gorge, and nearby vineyards, farmlands and forests. Great fishing is available in our local streams and rivers.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

No minimum TOEFL required.  Testing is provided upon arrival and placement is according to your individual level. Applications accepted year-round

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

LCIO offers various programs for cultural and academic purposes throughout the year. Our Computer Lab has assisted learning for all students at every level.  LCIO works with  area colleges, universities and technical/business institutions for advisement &  admission to  these schools. Field trips to nearby attractions including the famous International Rose Test Gardens,  World Forestry Center,  National Scenic Area of the Columbia Gorge, and other popular sites. Cross-cultural orientation & counseling, plus social/cultural activities are provided.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

airport arrival assistance, housing, college advisement, counseling, and social/cultural activities

 TRANSPORTATION:

The excellent Portland area bus system will deliver students near LCIO. Pick-up at Portland International Airport is free of charge by our friendly LCIO staff.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Business/Career English, Career Exploration, American Study Tours: 5 or more days     Special programs custom designed for individuals, small & large groups: one week or longer

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes