Summer 2024 English Language and Cultural Enrichment (ELCE) Option
的 ELCE is an 8-week summer program for students who want to study academic English and U.S. culture to prepare for college admissions and study. This is a non-credit program for students who want to enroll at Penn State. Students will study speaking, 听, 阅读, and writing and go on field trips in the Philadelphia area. If you complete the Summer ELCE program successfully, 宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 will accept completion of ELCE as proof of English proficiency. You don't need to take another language exam to complete your application!
为什么参加ELCE?
- 小班授课
- Experienced, qualified instructors
- 个性化的关注
- Fully staffed 全球项目办公室 to assist you with your needs
- Connections to campus offices and community resources
- Opportunities to meet current PSU 阿宾顿 students
- Official part of JDB电子, an internationally recognized school with an extensive alumni network
- Completion of ELCE is officially recognized as fulfillment of language proficiency requirements for Penn State (Note: students still need to submit a full application and language scores for review)
Requirements to Attend ELCE:
- Submit complete application materials to Penn State: 首页 - Undergraduate 招生 (dickvsclit.com)
- Must have language scores from any of the following: IBT: 70-79, IELTS: 5.5-6.0、多邻国:90-115*
*For students with no language scores, we may be able to provide a limited number of Duolingo tests
课程:
- 学术交流
- 写作技巧
- 阅读 & 学术文化
- 谈话 & 演讲
- 费城之旅
Courses and related activities meet for approximately 20 hours per week. 周一至周五上课.
日期和费用:
June 17, 2024 – August 9, 2024
8-week Session: $3,250 (included: tuition and materials. 不 include housing, food, or student health insurance)
All international students are required to have health insurance for themselves, 他们的配偶, 还有他们的孩子. 你可以买 保险提供 through the university, or you may bring your own insurance if it is pre-approved by Penn State.
Life in 阿宾顿, 宾西法尼亚:
阿宾顿是个保险箱, beautiful community with many conveniences such as shopping, 餐厅, 宗教机构, 医疗设施, 附近有健身房. It is a 20-minute train ride to Philadelphia and approximately 2 hours from New York and Washington, DC.
住房:
的re is a wide variety of apartments around the 阿宾顿 area. Rents range $895-$2,600 depending on apartment size and number of students. 我们可以向你推荐 校外住房 选项.
如何申请:
的 deadline for applications is May 6, 2024, 5 p.m. 美国东部时间. If you need to apply for a student visa, please allow at least 8 weeks for processing. Please note that there is no guarantee of acceptance.
For more information: see our 网站 or contact Melanie Boston, Assistant Director, 全球项目办公室: (电子邮件保护).
如何支付学费 & 费用/Forms of Payment Accepted
All tuition payments will be processed by PSU 阿宾顿 Continuing Education office. Payments may be made by check, credit card, or wire transfer. More details will be provided once your application is received.
签证和I-20信息:
F1 Visa students must enroll full-time. Please allow a minimum of 8 weeks for processing time. Students should apply to the program at least 8 weeks in advance if they need a visa. Our program works with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSA) and an international student adviser provides guidance on visa and immigration regulations.
