ENGLISH PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONALS

University of South Carolina
Byrnes 207
Columbia, SC 29208 USA

TEL: (803) 777-3867
FAX: (803) 777-6839
E-MAIL: epi-info@epi.sc.edu
WEB: http://www.epi.sc.edu

CONTACT: Dr. Alexandra Rowe, Director

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

  DESCRIPTION:

English Programs for Internationals (EPI) offers three 10-week terms per year beginning in January, March, and June, and one 15-week term beginning in September at 8 levels of proficiency. A Business English track is offered. Classes are taught by highly experienced ESL professionals with graduate degrees in the field.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

10 Weeks (fall - 15 weeks) 23 instructional hours per week
Tuition (Fall 1998)                         $2700
Tuition (Winter 1999)                       $1800
Tuition (Spring 1999)                       $1800
Tuition (Summer 1999)                       $1800
Housing and meals (10 weeks; Double room)    1700
Housing and meals (15 weeks; Double room)    2550
Other
  Books and supplies                          150
Total (10 weeks)                            $3650
Total (15 weeks)                            $5400
(Tuition includes insurance, health center fees, student 
activities and services, and computer and listening lab fees.

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 13
Maximum: 18

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

145

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

on-campus and off-campus apartments

 HOUSING COSTS:

$250 - $340 per month for a shared room in on-campus or off-campus apartment

 LOCATION:

USC is located in the center of Columbia, the state capital and a growing city of 450,000. Columbia is a friendly, safe city known for its southern hospitality and warm climate.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Applications are accepted all year. Information can be requested from the contact listed above.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

U.S. Conversation Partners; TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT preparation, and Sony listening laboratories; e-mail accounts for all students; full use of USC facilities. Students successfully completing the program can be admitted to undergraduate programs with lower TOEFL scores than otherwise required. Administers TOEIC.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

EPI provides comprehensive student services, including airport pick-up, community orientation, university advisement, counseling, and social and cultural activities. Student assistants are on call 24 hours per day for emergency assistance and other necessary support.

 TRANSPORTATION:

The campus is a 20-minute drive from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Students live within walking distance to classes and all necessities. There are city buses and taxis.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

EPI offers 2 credit-bearing courses per semester, 6 hours per week, for university-enrolled students. ITA training is provided yearly through a fall workshop and course. The Summer Graduate Orientation Institute provides 4 weeks of intensive pre-academic preparation for high advanced graduate students.

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

Yes, by arrangement