Spring Semester
Fifteen weeks of classes and one week of exams;
January 20, 2009 - May 17, 2009   Spring Break: March 23-29 2009

If you need to apply for a Visa, we must receive your application for admission by November 1, 2008.

Fall Semester
Fifteen weeks of classes and one week of exams;
August 31, 2009 - December 19, 2009

If you need to apply for a Visa, we must receive your application for admission by June 20, 2009.

Students may join the ESL Program for one semester or more.

Summer Intensive Programs

During the summer, the ESL Center at Kent State University offers non-credit intensive English programs designed to meet specific language development needs. In addition, we offer a few excursions which complement our intensive programs. Please note that excursion fees are not included in the tuition prices. Students are permitted to participate in more than one summer program provided the program dates do not overlap.

We must receive your application at least nine weeks before the summer intensive program begins. Please tell us which program number you are applying for on your admission application. We will accept late applications if we have space available.

If you need to apply for a Visa, we must receive your application for admission at least 9 weeks prior to the beginning of the specific program.

Summer Program 1: May 26-July 24 (9 weeks)

Program 1 is designed for students who wish to improve all language skills, but who also need to focus on linguistic skills for TOEFL. Each student takes four classes. The curriculum and number of classroom hours per week for Program 1 is as follows:

COURSES	Number of contact hours per week
Speaking/Vocabulary	5
Reading/Writing	5
Grammar	3
TOEFL Preparation	7
Total hours	20

Tuition cost: $1,980.00*
General fee: $70.00*
On-campus Housing: approximately $2,205.00*
Total contact hours: 180

Summer Program 2: July 6-July 24 (3 weeks)

Program 2 prepares students for the TOEFL test in the areas of listening, vocabulary and grammar, reading comprehension, and writing. In addition, Program 2 focuses on improving the student's skills in speaking and pronunciation.

COURSES	Number of contact hours per week
TOEFL Preparation	12
Speaking/Vocabulary/Pronunciation	5
Grammar	3
Reading/Writing	5
Total hours	25

Tuition cost: $749.00*
General fee: $40.00*
On-campus Housing: approximately $735.00*
Total contact hours: 75

Summer Program 3: July 27-August 14 (3 weeks)

Program 3 prepares students for the TOEFL test in the areas of listening, vocabulary and grammar, reading comprehension, and writing. In addition, Program 3 focuses on improving the student's skills in speaking and pronunciation.

COURSES	Number of contact hours per week
TOEFL Preparation	12
Speaking/Vocabulary/Pronunciation	5
Grammar	3
Reading/Writing	5
Total hours	25

Tuition cost: $749.00*
General fee: $40.00*
On-campus Housing: approximately $735.00*
Total contact hours: 75

Summer Program 4: July 27-August 14 (3 weeks)

Program 4 is designed to help students with all English skills. Students will practice their reading, writing and speaking and they will also receive instruction in pronunciation. Topics in American Culture will be introduced to aid acquiring speaking skills.

COURSES	Number of contact hours per week
Reading/ Writing	10
Pronunciation	5
American Culture/Speaking	10
Total hours	25

Tuition cost: $749.00*
General fee: $40.00*
On-campus Housing: approximately $735.00*
Total contact hours: 75

Summer Program 5: July 27-August 21 (4 weeks): Business English

Program 5 is specially designed for students who are involved in business or who are planning to study business in college. Speaking, listening and writing skills will be emphasized. Business terminology will also be stressed throughout the program. This program is available at the high-intermediate or advanced levels.

COURSES	Number of contact hours per week
Business Speaking	10
Business Writing	10
Total hours	20

Tuition cost: $1,059.00*
General fee: $40.00*
On-campus Housing: approximately $980.00*
Total contact hours: 80

 
Summer Program 6: August 3 -August 21 (3 weeks)

Program 6 is designed to help students with all English skills. Students will practice their reading, writing and speaking and they will also receive instruction in pronunciation. Topics in American Culture will be introduced to aid acquiring speaking skills.

COURSES	Number of contact hours per week
Reading/ Writing	10
Pronunciation	5
American Culture/Speaking	10
Total hours	25

Tuition cost: $749.00*
General fee: $40*
On-campus Housing: approximately $735.00*
Total contact hours: 75

Summer Program 7: August 10-21 (2 weeks)

Program 7 is designed to help students with all English skills. Students will practice their reading, writing and speaking and they will also receive instruction in pronunciation. Topics in American Culture will be introduced to aid acquiring speaking skills.

COURSES	Number of contact hours per week
Reading/ Writing	10
Pronunciation	5
American Culture/Speaking	10
Total hours	25

Tuition cost: $549.00*
General fee: $40.00*
On-campus Housing: approximately $490.00*
Total contact hours: 75

*Prices are subject to change

 Program & Semester Orientation

PROGRAM/SEMESTER	ORIENTATION DATE/TIME	PLACE
Summer Program 1	May 26, 2009 8:30 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall
Summer Program 2	July 6, 2009 8:30 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall
Summer Program 3	July 27, 2009 8:30 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall
Summer Program 4	July 27, 2009 8:30 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall
Summer Program 5	July 27, 2009 8:30 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall
Summer Program 6	August 3, 2009 10:00 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall
Summer Program 7	August 10, 2009 8:30 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall
Fall Semester 2009	August 31, 2009 8:30 a.m.	201-A Satterfield Hall