Center
for
ESL
English
as
Second Language Program
3800
Victory
Parkway
Cincinnati,
Ohio, 45207-2511 USA
The English as a Second
Language Program
was established in 1970 as part of Xavier University in Cincinnati,
Ohio.
The mission of the
ESL Program is to provide intensive English language instruction
and academic training for international students who intend
to enter American universities or improve their ability to use
English for professional purposes.
International
students from all over the world choose this university-based program
for its excellent teaching and outstanding student services.
Information for new students--Spring Semester 2009
Levels of
Instruction
Four levels of intensive English
instruction are offered: High Beginning, Intermediate, High
Intermediate and Advanced. It is assumed that studentswill
have had some English instruction prior to enrollment.
Students are tested when they arrive and placed accordingly.
Full-time students are in daytime classes, Monday through Friday,
for a total of 20 to 26 hours per week.
Student Services
Students in the ESL
program have full
access to Xavier University facilities, including computer labs, dining
facilities, the Sports Center, and University libraries. The
Office
of International Student Services (OISS) provides support to all
international
students in many ways. The OISS conducts an excellent orientation
to the campus and to living in the US, and gives assistance in the
areas
of cultural adjustment, housing and immigration matters. Special
programs and activities are sponsored by the OISS throughout the
academic
year. Housing note: Housing on campus in University residence
halls
is very limited, and requires early application.
About Xavier
University
Xavier University is a
private, Catholic,
Jesuit University established in 1831. Xavier University has been
recognized for the past several years as one of the nation's best
Midwestern
colleges and universities by US News and World Report. The
University
has 6,450 students, including 3,250 full-time undergraduates. In
addition to the ESL Program, the University offers 67 undergraduate
majors
and 10 graduate programs, including an accredited MBA program.
For
more information about the University or degree programs, please link
to Academics/Programs
of Study.
The University campus
is located in
a residential area of Cincinnati, Ohio, with pleasant, park-like
grounds
and attractive buildings. ESL students have classes in the same
classroom
buildings as other Xavier students. To view the campus, link to
the
Xavier University virtual
tour.
About
Cincinnati
Xavier University is located
in Cincinnati, Ohio, a beautiful, historic city on the Ohio
River. The population of greater Cincinnati is 1.9 million
people, a size that allows for the cultural attractions of a
large city and the friendliness of a smaller town.
Cincinnati is an important cultural
and business center, and is home to many corporate headquarters
and two major-league ball clubs, the Cincinnati Reds baseball
team and the Cincinnati Bengals football team. Cultural
activities include international folk festivals, theatre, museums
and Riverfest, the annual fireworks display held each September.
It is also home to the world-class Cincinnati Zoo, Ballet and
Symphony Orchestra. Visitors to Cincinnati can always
find something to do.
Airport
Information.
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