AMERICAN LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Beaver College

Glenside, PA 19038 USA

TEL: (215) 885-5500
FAX: (215) 885-3185
E-MAIL: ALAPA@mcimail.com
WEB: http://www.ala-usa.com

CONTACT: Mr. Larry Hoeltzel, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

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

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

                                   4 weeks  8 weeks
25 instructional hours per week
Tuition                              $1490    $2670
Housing and meals (dorm)               945     1890
Housing and meals (homestay)           600     1200
Other
    Homestay Placement Fee             150      150
    Health insurance                    70      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 $945, Homestay $600; 8 weeks: Dorm $1890, Homestay $1200.

 LOCATION:

ALA is located on the beautiful, friendly suburban campus of Beaver College, 30 minutes from the heart of Philadelphia, the nation's fifth largest city. Philadelphia is less than 2 hours from New York, 3 from Washington, and 1 1/2 from Atlantic City (beaches). The climate features the 4 seasons.

 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:

High-level ALA students may audit classes at Beaver College, and all students may use campus athletic and library facilities.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

housing placement service, assistance with university placement, cultural orientation, and weekly student activities and field trips

 TRANSPORTATION:

Personal ALA pick-up is available at the Philadelphia International Airport, as are taxi service and an airport shuttle bus. Local bus, train and taxi services are available.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

TOEFL Preparation Course and institutional TOEFL

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes