INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

Texas Tech University
Box 42071
Lubbock, TX 79409-2071 USA

TEL: (806) 742-3147
FAX: (806) 742-3306
E-MAIL: pvljs@ttacs.ttu.edu
WEB: http://www.ttu.edu/IntensiveEnglish/

CONTACT: Carla Castle, Immigration Counselor
Joan Sears, Director

  DESCRIPTION:

The Intensive English Program offers a 6-level core curriculum plus 2 levels of university preparation. IEP courses also include test-taking skills and TOEFL preparation, as well as an introduction to American culture and university life. Students are in classes 4 hours per day and work in the electronic language laboratory several hours per week.

  ESTIMATED COSTS:

15 weeks/l semester (2 sessions)
Tuition                                      $2100
Housing and meals                            $2500
Other
    books/fees                                $525
    miscellaneous                            $1175
Total                                        $6300
 

 CLASS SIZE:

Average: 8
Maximum: 15

 AVERAGE ENROLLMENT PER TERM:

45-50

 HOUSING OPTIONS:

16 on-campus residence halls, 1 off-campus residence hall, off-campus apartments

 HOUSING COSTS:

Residence halls are aprox $2000 per semester including meals. Apartments near campus are somewhat less expensive.

 LOCATION:

Texas Tech campus, one of the largest campuses in the USA, is located in Lubbock, a city of 180,000, and a l-hour flight from Dallas. Climate is dry and pleasant with over 3550 hours of sunshine annually.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION:

. Any person 18 years of age or older who has a high school diploma is welcome to apply. For an application, contact the IEP at the address above.

 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/OPPORTUNITIES:

Intensive English classes include opportunities for students to audit academic university classes. Cultural activities/field trips provide exposure to American culture. IEP students have university library privileges.

 STUDENT SERVICES:

All students are assigned to an IEP faculty advisor. The University Center, with a game room, theater, shops, dining facilities, etc., is open to all students. TTU has a student health clinic and a recreation center that are available to IEP students for an additional fee.

 TRANSPORTATION:

Lubbock is served by several major airlines. A public bus system serves the city and the TTU campus. Airport pickup for new IEP students can be arranged with advance notice.

 OTHER PROGRAMS

DESCRIPTION:

Business English

 PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE:

no