Spring Semester
Fifteen weeks of classes and one week of exams;
January 14, 2008 - May 10, 2008   Spring Break: March 17-23 2008

If you need to apply for a Visa, we must receive your application for admission by November 9, 2007.

Fall Semester
Fifteen weeks of classes and one week of exams;
August 25, 2008 - December 12, 2008

If you need to apply for a Visa, we must receive your application for admission by June 27, 2008.

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 19-July 18 (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:

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

Summer Program 2: June 30-July 18 (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.

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

Summer Program 3: July 21-August 8 (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.

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

Summer Program 4: July 21-August 8 (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.

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

Summer Program 5: July 21-August 15 (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.

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

 
Summer Program 6: July 28 -August 15 (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.

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

Summer Program 7: August 4-15 (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.

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

*Prices are subject to change

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