The Intensive English Program is a summer program designed for international college students seeking to improve their academic English language skills at an American University. Goals include improvement in overall abilities in both spoken and written English, as well as understanding of Southwestern U.S. culture.
Program Dates: July 6–31, 2020
Application Opens: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Spaces are limited: early applications encouraged
Summer Intensive English Program Application
Goals
At the beginning of the program, students take a practice TOEFL Exam to determine levels.
- Build confidence while communicating
- Socialize and network with greater confidence
- Expand vocabulary
- Improve understanding of grammar
- Improve written English
Schedule
MTWR (Class time) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (20 clock hours) + Friday and Saturday (Trips and traveling) = 20+ hours a week of contact time.
Week 1
- Monday, July 6 – Class 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 7 – Class 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 8 – Class 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday, July 9 – No Class
- Friday, July 10 – Excursion
- Saturday, July 11 – Excursion
- Sunday, July 12 – Excursion
Week 2
- Monday, July 13 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 14 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 15 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, July 16 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday, July 17 – Excursion
- Saturday, July 18 – Excursion
- Sunday, July 19 – Excursion
Week 3
- Monday, July 20 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 21 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 22 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, July 23 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday, July 24 – Excursion
- Saturday, July 25 – Excursion
- Sunday, July 26 – Excursion
Week 4
- Monday, July 27 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 28 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 29 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Thursday, July 30 – Class 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday, July 31 – Excursion
- Saturday, Aug. 1 – Excursion
- Sunday, Aug. 2 – Excursion
*Excursions will be based on participant interests and travel availability and may include destinations like: Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Roswell, Gila Cliff Dwellings, Las Cruces, White Sands, Albuquerque, Ruidoso, Taos, Palo Duro, etc.
Estimated Expenses for 4-Week Summer English Course
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees Based on summer 2019 prices. |
$1,056 |
| Room | $480 |
| Board | $392 |
| Excursions | $1,000 |
| TOEFL Exam | $205 |
| Total Cost (not including health/medical insurance or personal costs): | $3,133 |
Estimated Personal Costs (Excursion meals, supplies and souvenirs): $500
Health/Medical Insurance (Paid to a third party; list provided on request): $50+
Summer Intensive English Program Application
For More Information Contact
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American Language and Culture Director/Instructor
Jack Williamson Liberal Arts (JWLA), Room 113A
575.562.2987