Northern State University Intensive English Program

  United States

• Other Cities in United States: 
Aberdeen

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: 1 month before Fall, Spring and Summer program start

Description: The Northern State University Intensive English Program is a place that provides students with the English education and acculturation they need in order to be successful in the university classroom, in the work place, and with friends. The NSU Intensive English Program offers a variety of classes for all levels of English language students focused on Academic Writing, Listening, Speaking, Reading, TOEFL Preparation, American Culture, and Business English.

In addition to these classes, the NSU Intensive English Program also gives students opportunities to practice their English skills in a variety of settings, including: ESL tutorial and computer labs, conversation partners, private tutoring, and field trips. Altogether, the NSU Intensive English Program provides over 30 hours of English instruction a week!
Northern State University is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota and provides students with a very safe environment where they can relax and focus on their English skills. Everyday, students will need to use English to complete tasks around the campus and community and will have the opportunity to build relationships with Americans and with other international students. Northern State University is truly the ideal location to be immersed in English and American culture.

Just one of the many benefits that Northern State University has to offer is price. Students will find that the cost of the NSU Intensive English Program provides more instruction and more quality than other programs that are more expensive. Also, the housing and cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is less expensive than the majority of the United States. Students will have the option to live in the NSU dorms or will be assisted by the Intensive English Program staff in finding affordable, convenient, and comfortable housing.

Highlights:
* Tutoring: In addition to classes, free group and individual tutoring will also be provided. You will be able to work with native English speakers to improve your skills.
* IEP Labs: The ESL conversation, listening, and writing sessions are open to all international students and use the NSU computer labs and technology.
* NSU Facilities: All of the facilities that NSU has to offer are also available to IEP students. Check out the campus at.
* Friends From Afar: International students will have the enriching opportunity to spend time with a host family and learn more about another culture, share stories, expand their understanding of the world and create lasting memories and friendships.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 4,174.25

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: yes

Students who have graduated from high school in good academic standing. Students who have a desire to learn or improve their English language skills in the U.S.A.

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3-4

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Northern State University Intensive English Program's Mission Statement: Northern State University Intensive English Program Mission First, participate and succeed in any academic degree program. The mission of the Northern State University Intensive English Program (IEP) is to provide all students who do not speak English as their first language with a challenging English language program which prepares them to participate and succeed in any academic degree program at the undergraduate or graduate level in a U.S. university. Second, familiarize students with American culture and cultural dynamics. The IEP is also designed to assist and familiarize students with American culture and the different cultural dynamics involved in both the classroom and out of the classroom.

Year Founded: 1995