ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS

University of Pennsylvania
21 Bennett Hall, 34th and Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6274 USA

TEL: (215) 898-8681
FAX: (215) 898-2684
E-MAIL: elp@sas.upenn.edu
WEB: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/

CONTACT: Dr. Kristine Billmyer, Director
Ms. Nora Lewis, Coordinator

  DESCRIPTION:

The University of Pennsylvania, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740, is one of eight private universities known as the Ivy League. Penn has 4 undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools in which 22,000 students are enrolled (including 3,500 international students) and a faculty of 4,000 including 9 who have received Nobel Prizes in recent years. In 1999, US News & World Report ranked Penn as the 6th best national university out of a total 228. Penn was the first university in the USA to establish a medical school and a business school (Wharton), and Penn is the home of the world's first electronic digital computer (ENIAC). Located minutes from Philadelphia's historic and cultural attractions, the tree-filled campus consists of 140 modern and 19th century buildings, including several libraries, gymnasiums, theaters, and museums holding extensive collections of artistic works and archeological objects from around the world. The Intensive Program has six 8-week sessions each year, with Week 1 devoted to language testing and placement and to academic and cultural orientation. Weeks 2-8 provide 20 hours of instruction from Monday through Friday for full-time students. There are 8 levels of proficiency from beginning to advanced; 35 courses that emphasize language skills or content such as business or academic preparation. Part-time students can study, 5, 10, or 15 hours/week depending on their level. Student (F-1) visas are issued to full-time students only.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

The following costs for the 8-week Intensive Program
are valid through 8/99:
Tuition and Fees:  8 weeks                    $2022
                  16 weeks                    $3739
Major medical insurance:
                   8 weeks                      $90
                  16 weeks                     $180
Housing, meals, and other expenses: 
                   8 weeks                   $2,400
                  16 weeks                   $4,800 

 CLASS SIZE:

Average of 13.

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

200

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

Most students live on campus in dormitory rooms or very close to campus in International House. Homestays also are available.

 HOUSING COSTS:

Dormitory room is $1045 for 8 weeks.

 LOCATION:

The University of Pennsylvania is located a few minutes from the center of Philadelphia, the 5th largest metropolitan city in the USA and one of the most historic. New York City, Washington DC, and Atlantic Ocean beaches are all just a few hours away.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Contact us for a brochure and enrollment form, or visit our web site and print an enrollment form. Allow up to 6 weeks for processing of an I-20 for an F-1 (student) visa.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Tests include the Institutional TOEFL, TOEIC, and SPEAK. Certificates of completion are awarded to eligible students. The coordinator of the Intensive Program issues letters of recommendation upon request. Students at the advanced level can apply to take credit courses offered by the University's College of General Studies or the Wharton School's Evening Division. The application must include evidence of proficiency in English as well as official academic records and a translation of them in English. Tuition for credit courses is higher than for courses in the Intensive Program.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

The Student Center contains university catalogs and admission guides, and the staff is available to assist students. The Student Center also organizes social and cultural events and helps students with questions about living in the USA. Students receive e-mail accounts and access to the Internet. Computer and language labs are available. Students can participate in the Conversation Partners Program, which matches them with students at Penn.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Most students travel to Philadelphia by airplane, and they arrive at the Philadelphia International Airport, which is located only 7 miles/11 km. from the University of Pennsylvania. Some students travel to Philadelphia by train from New York City or from Washington, DC. The Amtrak Train Station is only four blocks from Penn.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

In January, July , and August, the ELP offers Conversation & Culture a program to improve oral skills and learn about life in the USA. In July and August, the ELP offers the Summer Institute for International Business Students a program for pre-MBA students. Throughout the year, the ELP offers courses in the early evening. One course that is especially popular with student in the Intensive Program is TOEFL Preparation. At other times of the year, the ELP offers courses for business executives and professionals from fields such as medicine, architecture, and foreign language pedagogy.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

yes