Study USA: California State University, Chico Intensive English Language Training

Education USA

Objectives

Prepare you to communicate effectively in English
Introduce you to various aspects of American culture and society
Help you progress from an intensive English program to an academic program
Provide general English skills for business and travel purposes

Highlights

Small class size
Year-round instruction in six proficiency levels, basic to advanced
TOEFL preparation
Computer labs with technical support
Free e-mail and Internet access
Certificates and grades
Student Counselors
Professional staff
Social and cultural activities
Residential campus in beautiful Northern California

Admission to ALCI

If you have completed your secondary education, you are eligible to apply for admission to ALCI.

Academic Calendar and Costs

Term	Registration & Orientation	Class Dates	Course Length	Hours of Instruction Per Week	Tuition
2006
06.1 06.2 06.3 06.4 06.5 06.6	January 19 March 16 May 18 June 29 August 17 October 12	January 23 - March 10 March 20 - May 5 May 22 - June 23 July 3 - August 4 August 21 - October 6 October 16 - December 8	7 weeks 7 weeks 5 weeks 5 weeks 7 weeks 7 weeks	20 20 25 25 20 20	$1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500

Application fee: $100 Additional Costs Per Term (approximate):: Textbooks and Instructional Materials: $80
Mandatory Insurance coverage (if purchased through ALCI): $94
Room and Board (depending on type of accomodations): $1,200 - 1,900

There is a TOEFL iBT site on campus. The fee is $140 per test.

Special group sessions can be arranged for groups of 15 or more.

Open University/ Concurrent Enrollment

ALCI students who demonstrate language proficiency and academic eligibility may enroll in regular university classes for full credit without formal admission to the university. Contact the program for specific costs and deadlines.

Housing

ALCI students may live in campus residence halls, cluster apartments or in off-campus accommodations. Apartments in the area are plentiful and reasonably priced.

About California State University, Chico

Quality academic programs and a residential character are two of the University's most important features. CSU, Chico is part of the system of 23 fully accredited institutions known as the California State University. Established in 1887, CSU, Chico is the second oldest in the system. The student enrollment is approximately 14,000 including 500 international students from more than 60 countries. CSU, Chico offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and options.

International undergraduate applicants must attain an International TOEFL score of at least 173 prior to enrolling in the regular University program.

Graduate applicants generally must attain a TOEFL score of at least 213 before beginning their academic programs.

Chico: A Great Place to Live and Study

Northern California is widely noted for its quality of life and recreational amenities. Chico's beautiful parks and tree-lined streets make it a great place to live and study. With a metropolitan population of 100,000, Chico has less crime, pollution and crowding problems than larger cities. The cost of living is about 20% lower than in most parts of the state. The CSU, Chico campus is conveniently located in the active downtown area, so you can walk or bicycle to the many shops, restaurants, and galleries. Chico is within easy driving distance of such world-renowned destinations as San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park.