Highlights:

• 21-23 hours of instruction per week
• very small classes
• individualized attention
• cultural program
• access to all university facilities
• guest lectures by university professors
• safe and friendly campus
• on-campus dormitories available
• all dormitories are pre-wired for individual computer use
• inexpensive cost of living

Admissions Requirements:

• 18 years or older
• Equivalent of a US high school diploma

About our Program:

The Intensive English Center (IEC) at Saint Cloud State University (SCSU) began offering classes in the fall of 1997. It provides quality language instruction to international students who wish to improve their English language skills while learning about American culture and customs. Courses are offered at five levels from beginner to advanced and consist of 21-23 hours of instruction per week. The curriculum emphasizes the development of basic skills that are fundamental to academic success or professional advancement, such as reading, writing, grammar, listening comprehension and speaking. It also includes cultural orientation, oral presentation, pronunciation, discussion, and computer technology. Classes are taught by instructors who have been professionally trained in teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language.

A cultural program, social activities and guest lectures by SCSU professors and staff enable students to gain a greater understanding of US history, culture and academic life. Class sizes range from 6 to 15 students and every effort is made to provide students with individualized attention. Qualified IEC graduates may apply to undergraduate or graduate programs at SCSU. A satisfactory completion of the program may be used in place of TOEFL. Conditional admission to SCSU is also possible.

Institute and Location:

Established in 1869, Saint Cloud State University offers more than 150 degree programs at affordable tuition rates to more than 17,000 students.

A book entitled How to Get an Ivy League Education at a State University credits SCSU for offering small classes that are taught by faculty, not graduate students. Faculty members represent diverse backgrounds and more than a third have international teaching experience.

SCSU received the Cleary Safe Campus Award in 1995 and the services of its residence hall program are highly regarded.

St. Cloud, SCSU's host city, is situated along the banks of the legendary Mississippi River. A small city in the state of 10,000 lakes, its climate and terrain are ideal for outdoor activities, such as skiing, skating, and ice fishing in the winter and boating and hunting during the summer. Nearby Minneapolis-St.Paul offers a wealth of cultural opportunities.

Calendar:

Spring Term:
January 18, 2012 – April 26, 2012

Summer Term:
May 24, 2012 – July 20, 2012

Autumn Term:
August 30, 2012 – December 7, 2012

Estimated Expense for One Term:

Autumn and Spring: Application fee $70, tuition (includes books, cultural program, trips) $4,150, room and board (student residence) $3,356, health insurance $908 (12 months), student services fee $400, other expenses $1,000.

Summer Intensive Program: Application fee $70; tuition, books, cultural program and trips $3,150; room and board (student residence) $2,100; health insurance $300; student services fee $250, meals and other expenses $800.