Gonzaga University (GU)

The English Language Center (ELC) [Spokane, Washington]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • The English Language Center offers student-centered academic English courses year round. Through the Global Bridge program, conditional admission is available for all undergraduate majors as well as a variety of graduate programs. Interactive ESL and Global Bridge classes emphasize the skills needed for university success, including active listening, academic reading and writing, group discussions and projects, and oral presentations. Outside of class, the friendly Gonzaga community is committed to global engagement and welcomes diverse viewpoints. Regular social activities, conversations partners/groups, intramural sports, and community service projects offer even more opportunities to have fun and engage with the global community.
    
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Private University
    Establishment : 1978
    Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA, UCIEP / CEA
    Enrollment : 30
    Average Class Size : 7-12
    

    Airport Pickup : Available
    Tuition : Low
    Community Type : Urban
    Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi
  • A Message from School
  • Gonzaga would love to welcome you to our global community. Together we explore the world of language and culture with projects, presentations, and classroom community. Our classes and extra-curricular activities focus on strong connections to community and learning together. You can expect assignments and activities that challenge you in new and exciting ways, both personally and academically.
    
    The English Language Center (ELC)
    Gonzaga University
    
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Gonzaga University
    The English Language Center
    502 E Boone Avenue
    Spokane, Washington  99258  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 (509) 313-6454
    FAX: +1 (509) 313-6125
    E-mail: elc@gonzaga.edu
    Website: http://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/international-students/ELC/default.asp
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  • Housing
  • While attending the ELC, students have the option to live in on-campus dormitories or off-campus residences. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students – both American and international. For students who prefer a more independent lifestyle, off-campus residences provide more privacy and offer opportunities to interact with people in the community outside the campus environment. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as soon as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The school may provide information about private off-campus apartments; however, it is the students’ responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, contact isss@gonzaga.edu
    
  • Surrounding Area
  • Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington, the second largest city in the state. Campus is a short walk from downtown so students are near shopping, restaurants, and activities. Spokane is also near nature, located next to the Spokane River and with 5 ski mountains and 76 lakes in the area.
    
  • About the College/University
  • Established in 1887, Gonzaga University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in beautiful Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga is committed to educating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit- and the Gonzaga experience includes opportunities to participate in clubs and organizations and truly be part of our Global Community. Gonzaga offers over 75 fields of study. The value of a Gonzaga education is evident through exceptional acceptance rates into prestigious graduate programs, including medical and law schools; one of the highest CPA exam pass rates in the nation; job placement in corporations such as Microsoft, Boeing, Nike, and Hewlett-Packard; and consistently glowing reviews in national publications such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review’s The Best 373 Colleges, Barron’s Best Buys in Education, and Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Private Colleges. In addition, Gonzaga’s School of Engineering and Applied Science is ranked 28th (tie) best undergraduate engineering program nationwide by US News & World Report and USA Today College ranked our School of Business Administration as one of the Top 10 Schools to Study Business for 2015-16.
    
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • Conditional Admission to the university is available for qualified students.
• Study Options

  • Academic English Program

  • Overview
  • Gonzaga ESL classes are centered on experiential learning. At all levels, students get out and connect with the Gonzaga community. Classes are also learner centered at their heart, which means that you are an active part of the learning process and will have many opportunities to become involved. Your teaching team thoughtfully coordinates the classes and customizes your learning experience through projects, field trips, and activities. The program includes weekly student-led discussion groups that are followed with targeted, individualized corrective feedback. Students have many opportunities to be classroom and small group leaders and give dynamic presentations.
    
    ESL Levels 1-5 and Global Bridge/Undergraduate classes nurture a learning community that supports and challenges students. The program asks all students to engage actively in the learning process and find their own unique and meaningful ways to contribute to the classroom, campus, and Spokane communities.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	7-12 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	5 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	6, 8,16,24,32 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	18 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	High School Graduate
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Issued Upon Admission
    HOUSING:	On-Campus Residence Off-Campus Residence

  • Dates
  • 2024

    8 WEEKS:
    5/20 - 6/28	7/1 - 8/8	8/22 - 10/17

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 0

    TUITION FEE (2024)

    8 WEEKS	US$ 3,150
    16 WEEKS	US$ 6,300
    24 WEEKS	US$ 9,450
    32 WEEKS	US$ 12,600

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    N/A

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    8-32 WEEKS	N/A	US$ 1250-1900 Per Session	US$ 750 Per Session

    Airport Pickup Service

    US$ 10 (Spokane International Airport - (GEG)

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Application fee is non-refundable.
    
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• Location
  • United States　Spokane, Washington
  • Location
    Gonzaga University
    The English Language Center
    502 E Boone Avenue Spokane, Washington  99258  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Spokane International Airport:
    The ELC arranges airport pick-up service that costs US$ 10 and brings students directly to the campus in approximately 10 minutes.
    
• Student Reviews

  • Academic Quality:	4.8
    School Environment:	4.8
    Helpfulness of Staff:	4.8
    Activities and Social Life:	4.4
    Accommodation:	4.3

    4.7

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    元留学生
    [ 愛知県, 日本, Age 19, Female ]
    
    2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
    ESLの質が整った学校：ゴンザガ大学
    

    私がゴンザガ大学に留学することを決めた理由は、レベルが高い多国籍の生徒と向上し合いたかったからと、誘惑があまりなく割と安全なスポケーンが留学に最適な場所だと思ったからです。ゴンザガ大学は特にESLの質が優れていると感じます。ESLの生徒は小さいコミュニティだからこそ授業中に躊躇なく発言でき、アドバイザーの先生に相談できる制度やチュータリングのサポートも整っています。また、留学生のための企画がたくさんあることも魅力の一つです。

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    I appreciate all team of ESL Gonzaga. Thanks for your work.

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