TLC - Shawnee, St. Gregory's University[Shawnee, OK]
HIGHLIGHTS
- Students who complete TLC’s Level 8 may enroll in St. Gregory’s University without the TOEFL
- Experience studying on the St. Gregory’s campus and gaining access to all campus facilities
- Enjoy living in Shawnee, a comfortable town rich with cowboy and Native American heritage located 35 minutes from Oklahoma City
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 Intensive English Program |
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- About the ESL School
- Founded in 1983, The Language Company (TLC) is a group of private language schools that has provided superior English instruction and cultural activities to more than 30,000 students from around the world. The various small-town locations of TLC schools within the picturesque American Midwest offer ideal learning environments for those students wanting to concentrate on their studies and learn in friendly, quiet and safe surroundings. The rigorous TLC curriculum is designed to significantly improve students’ English skills in the shortest time possible and prepare them for academic study at an American college or university, enhance their professional credentials or simply to enjoy learning a new language. An academic placement service is available free-of-charge for those students who want to attend an American college or university after completing their studies at TLC. Many colleges and universities waive the TOEFL requirement for TLC graduates. Outside of the classroom, special events and activities are organized by TLC staff to encourage students to practice their English while learning about American culture and making new friends. In the past, favorite activities include: horseback riding, visiting zoos and parks, sightseeing and shopping in the local area, visiting amusement and water parks, and attending seasonal festivals. Students are also encouraged to independently explore the area’s vibrant neighborhoods or take day trips to see the surrounding areas. The Language Company is accredited by ACCET, the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, and is a proud member of AAIEP, the American Association of Intensive English Programs promoting professional standards and high-quality English programs.
- DATA
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- Type : Private
- Airport Pickup : Yes
- Establishment : 1983
- Internet Access : Yes
- Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP / ACCET
- Tuition : Medium
- Enrollment : 600
- Activities : Frequent
- Average Class Size : 10
- Location : Suburban
- Student Adviser : Yes
- Transportation : Bus, taxi
- A Message from School
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Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn about The Language Company at ApplyESL.com. Since 1983, we have provided superior English instruction and cultural activities to students worldwide. The Language Company would like to share our years of experience to help you to achieve your English goals. The Language Company’s instructors, directors and staff are committed to helping you learn. We provide a full range of services including academic counseling. Our cooperating college network can find the college or university that is right for you. Choosing a language school is an important decision. With The Language Company, you will improve your English skills and have great memories of the United States and its people. Our staff and representatives are ready to assist you with any questions you may have. We hope to see you soon at one of our institutes.
Ali Robati
Chairman and CEO
The Language Company
- CONTACT INFORMATION
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The Language Company
Admissions Office
189 W.15th Street
Edmond , OK , 73013 , U.S.A.
TEL: +1 (405) 715-9996
FAX: +1 (405) 715-1116
E-mail: info@thelanguagecompany.com
Website: http://www.thelanguagecompany.com
- Student Countries of Origin
- TLC - Shawnee at St. Gregory’s University has hosted thousands of students from around the world. Recently, the majority of students come to the school from Asia, including Korea (30%), Japan (25%) and Taiwan (10%). Students also come from countries in Latin America (20%), Europe, the Middle East, Africa and others.
- Faculty Qualifications
- TLC instructors are highly-qualified, native speaking professionals that help their students advance through their programs quickly. Many instructors have lived and traveled abroad and have extensive training and experience teaching English to students from around the world. The personal and academic qualities of TLC instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to care deeply about their students.
- Housing
- The school provides students with the opportunity to live in on-campus dormitories or enjoy a homestay experience. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities and other students – both American and international. The school also arranges homestays for those students who want to experience American culture first-hand as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private, furnished off-campus apartments may also be available; the school will help students make the necessary arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
- Surrounding Area
- TLC - Shawnee sits on the 75-acre, beautifully-landscaped St. Gregory’s University campus in the comfortable, friendly town of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Home to 35,000 residents, Shawnee is rich in Midwestern cultural heritage with large cowboy and Native American influences infused in the spirit of the town. With its safe, welcoming atmosphere and low cost of living, Shawnee is the perfect place to study English. If it is an urban experience you are in the mood for, vibrant Oklahoma City is located a mere 35 minutes from downtown Shawnee. As the State Capitol and home to half a million people, Oklahoma City and its “western” heritage and spirit is alive and well with many Oklahomans likely to be wearing boots and a cowboy hat in the city streets. With such popular local attractions as being the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum (a national memorial to the American cowboy), the Remington Park Race Track, Frontier City Theme Park, and the Red Earth Indian Center, the essence of Oklahoma City is strongly rooted in its strong ties with its historic western heritage. Known as the “horse show capitol of the world,” Oklahoma City hosts more major horse shows than any other city worldwide. If it is a more cultural outing visitors seek, Oklahoma City boasts such options as the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Oklahoma, and Broadway shows at the Lyric Theatre, Civic Center Music Hall and the Rose State Auditorium. Sports enthusiasts have plenty of opportunities to play on some of the nation’s best golf courses and tennis facilities while sports fans can watch live games year-round by taking in an Oklahoma RedHawks baseball game or a Blazers hockey game.
- About the College/University
- Founded in 1875, St. Gregory’s University (SGU) is a private, Roman Catholic, liberal arts institution that is a member of The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, and the home to 800 undergraduate students from 15 U.S. states and 22 nations from around the world. SGU operates a unique academic program – the Design-A-Degree Program – to allow students to achieve a strong liberal arts foundation while gaining the real-world practical skills necessary to achieve their career goals. Among the SGU student population, popular majors include: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication and Journalism; Education; Legal Professions and Studies; Philosophy and Religious Studies; and Visual and Performing Arts. Outside of the classroom, SGU students are actively encouraged to participate in both organized and spontaneous programs designed to develop the mind, body and spirit of each student. Many students join academic organizations such as the Fine Arts and Science clubs, while others participate in such service organizations as the International Student Association, the Student Government Association (SGA) or Habitat for Humanity. Students are avid fans of SGU sports team, The Cavaliers, and are sure to be on-hand to cheer on the basketball, baseball, softball, golf, soccer, volleyball and track & cross-country teams.
- Courses
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Intensive English Program APPLY- About This Course
- The Intensive English Program is offered year-round with sessions beginning every four weeks. Students enrolled in the program meet Monday through Friday and receive a minimum of 25 hours of classroom instruction per week. This program is ideal for students who want to achieve maximum progress in their English skills in order to gain admission to an American college or university, enhance their professional credentials or simply to enjoy learning a new language.
The program is offered at 9 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced. Upon their arrival at the school, students are given a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of each 4-week session, students receive a written Final Grade Report from their instructors that evaluates their speaking ability, class performance, tests and homework assignments.
The rigorous curriculum at the beginning level is designed to develop students’ fundamental language skills of listening, speaking and writing. Students studying at the intermediate level learn more advanced grammar structures and vocabulary, gain the skills necessary to express themselves orally and in writing, and to read and understand technical material. Students who complete the advanced levels can function comfortably in any English-speaking environment, understand speakers in a variety of settings, and gather written and spoken information to write academic/professional reports. Elective courses are also part of the curriculum for intermediate- and advanced-level students to focus their English studies while building their core language skills. Students may study such elective topics as: Vocabulary; Idioms and Slang; Conversation; Pronunciation; American Culture through Films; Current Events; American History and Government; and Business English. Academic placement service is available free-of-charge for those students who want to attend an American college or university after completing their studies at TLC. Many colleges and universities waive the TOEFL requirement for TLC graduates.
Classroom sizes average 10 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10 students CLASS LEVELS: 9 levels COURSE LENGTH: 4,8,12,16,20,24 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 15 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A VISA INFORMATION: I-20 issued upon request HOUSING: Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment
Homestay - Dates
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Choose 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/03/29 2010/04/26 2010/05/24 2010/06/21 2010/07/19 2010/08/16 2010/09/13 2010/10/11 2010/11/08 2010/12/06 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE US$ 100TUITION FEE (2010) 4 WEEKS US$ 1,200 8 WEEKS US$ 2,400 12 WEEKS US$ 3,420 16 WEEKS US$ 4,560 20 WEEKS US$ 5,700 24 WEEKS US$ 6,480 HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEUS$ 185 (Homestay); US $100 (On-Campus)HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4-24 WEEKS US$ 600 per month US$ 525 per month US$ 450 per month Airport Pickup Service US$ 75 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Housing fees include meals.
- LOCATION
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Getting To Your SchoolShawnee, Oklahoma
United States
LocationTLC - Shawnee
St. Gregory's University
1900 W. MacArthur Dr. Shawnee , OK , 74804-2499 , U.S.A.From Will Rogers World Airport:
The school arranges airport pick-up service that costs US$50 and brings students directly to the campus in approximately 50 minutes.
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