Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce | 34 LIFELONG LEARNING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRAMS English Language Institute The English Language Institute offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to meet the needs of learners entering the program at any of our 8 levels, from beginner to advanced (0-7). Level is determined by placement exam. Registration instructions are on page 37. Each level provides active practice in all English language skills: listening, speaking/pronunciation, grammar, reading, and writing. Our English-only environment for all activities promotes maximum learning. Register and learn more at www.sunywcc.edu/esl IN-PERSON Intensive English Program (Meets 5 days a week, 15 hours per week, for 12 weeks: 195 study hours) This program allows motivated learners of English to advance rapidly, starting at any level from beginner to advanced. The Intensive English Program meets the needs of serious learners, such as preparation for university study or to increase career possibilities. Includes three classes: Intensive Grammar & Reading (2 days per week, M/Th), Intensive Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation (2 days per week, T/F), and Intensive Writing (1 day per week, W). At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: ELI-ESL IEP-G, -L & -W, 65 M-F, May. 8–Aug. 9 (skip 5/27, 6/19, 7/4 & 7/5), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, GTW-243 Registration is required in all 3 courses Placement test: May 2 at 9:00 am, in person Classes begin May 8 Total tuition is $1,033 + $9.75 for 2 fees Books are not included in tuition, cost is approximately $170 additional Accent on Fluency, open to all Intensive English Program students, supplements the Intensive English Program with an additional 5 hours per week of instruction and practice in one or more particular skills or content areas. Students who have F-1 status (have an I-20 form) meet the full-time study requirement by also enrolling in Accent on Fluency. IN-PERSON Accent on Fluency (Meets 3 days a week, 5 hours per week, for 12 weeks: 63.5 study hours) The substantial additional speaking and listening practice of this course supplements the Intensive English program (or another ELI English course) and helps accelerate progress towards language learning goals through immersion in English. Also provides additional pronunciation activities to enable learners to improve the clarity of their communication. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: ELI-ESL 1210-H, 38 T/W/Th, May 8– Aug. 7 (skip 6/19 & 7/4), 12:30-2:10 pm, GTW-243, $280 F-1 International Students F-1 students study 20+ hours per week: Students who have F-1 visa or status (have Form I-20) meet the full-time study requirement by enrolling in the Intensive English Program and Accent on Fluency (ESL 1210) See description and schedule above. Note: in-person study is planned for Summer 2024; therefore, F-1 visa students can enter the USA to study. Please email justin.smith@sunywcc.edu or call 914-6067744 for assistance with important F-1 information and a special application. Immigration Form I-20 (for F-1 student visa/status) is available to full-time ESL students enrolled in the Intensive English Program or the TESOL Certificate Program.
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