Johnson & Wales University

English Language and Culture Academy (ELCA) [Providence, Rhode Island]

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• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • Find out why ELCA has graduated about 1,000 students from regions throughout the world –
    
    How is the program different? The program is not “test prep”. They are committed to helping international students survive in an American educational environment – academically, socially, and culturally. They want students to become known as critical thinkers, role models, and leaders in their classrooms. Courses in writing, grammar, oral communication, and reading prepare students for academic and professional communication in English:
    
    Don’t just survive your American academic experience – thrive!
    
    As an ELCA scholar, you will have the full support of JWU Global (global.jwu.edu):
    
    • Orientation and arrival services programs
    • Ongoing academic services and advising
    • Referral to variety of on- and off-campus housing options
    • Programming to support your adjustment to American culture and college life
    • Training in essential skills, like time management, study strategies, and budgeting
    • Activities, events, and regional excursions
    • Connection to JWU’s full network of support services, including Health Services, Counseling Services, and the Academic Success Center
    
    A diverse program –
    ELCA is proud so many countries have been represented in their student body. Here are several examples just from the past five years: Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Brazil, China, Cote d’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Haiti, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Peru, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam.
    
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Private University
    Establishment : 1914
    Membership/Accreditation : NECHE
    Enrollment : 10 - 30
    Average Class Size : 2 - 10
    

    Airport Pickup : Student Arranged
    Tuition : Low
    Community Type : Urban
    Transportation : Bus, Train, Taxi
  • A Message from School
  • Welcome to JWU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program! This program provides international students with an opportunity to learn English for academic purposes through intensive English instruction and weekly enhancement activities. The ESL program is offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at JWU’s Providence campus. We look forward to receiving your application from ApplyESL!
    
    Wesley D. Roy
    Director, JWU Global
    International Student Services
    Johnson & Wales University
    
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Johnson & Wales University
    English Language and Culture Academy (ELCA)
    8 Abbott Park Pl
    Providence, Rhode Island  02903  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 (401) 598-4577
    FAX: N/A
    E-mail: ylee@jwu.edu
    Website: https://www.jwu.edu/academics/majors-and-programs/english-as-a-second-language.html
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • Johnson & Wales University students have the option, while attending the program, to live in on-campus housing arranged by the school. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students – both American and international. It’s important to apply early for on-campus housing. It is the student’s responsibility to make their own individual housing arrangements. The program can provide students with information about all available local housing options. For more detailed information, please contact ApplyESL and/or the school’s admissions staff.
    
  • Surrounding Area
  • Welcome to the “Creative Capital”. Located between New York City and Boston, the vibrant coastal city of Providence is known for its fine arts, unique eateries, and eight diverse university campuses. It’s also home to Johnson & Wales University’s English Language and Culture Academic (ELCA), an ESL program focused on English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
    
  • About the College/University
  • At Johnson & Wales University, students are invested in their education and intentional about their experiences, ensuring that their learning is authentic and purposeful. JWU values intellectual curiosity and encourages a passion for hands-on learning while immersing students in dynamic labs and career-focused classrooms. The university’s commitment to providing students with a practical, relevant education shapes agile graduates who are real-world tested and ready to enter a highly dynamic workforce.
    
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • No conditional admission to the university is available.
    
• Study Options

  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

  • Overview
  • Classes offered Monday-Thursday during the fall and spring semesters. Classes are 1 hour and 15 minutes. Seminar sessions and instructor office hours ensure support is available for challenging lessons and assignments. To determine enrollment in JWU’s ESL program, international students and scholars may submit an English language proficiency exam score with their application. JWU provides English language proficiency exam services upon students’ arrival that assist with placing students into a beginner, intermediate, or advanced level program.
    
    BEGINNER ESL In beginner-level ESL courses, students focus on effective written and verbal communication for both social and academic situations. Writing instruction begins with an understanding of sentence structure and builds to the development of a cohesive paragraph. Short, guided student presentations focus on fluency and pronunciation. Discrete reading skills are practiced, and thematic units of academic vocabulary are learned in context. Students have exposure to both academic and informal texts.
    
    INTERMEDIATE ESL In the Intermediate-level ESL courses, students begin to shift toward more formal, academic language skills. Writing instruction includes essays and formal letters, and the multi-draft process for writing is emphasized. Grammar courses cover all verb tenses, modals, conditionals and comparatives. Students deliver research-based group and individual presentations and speeches and provide peer feedback to one another. Reading courses incorporate higher-order thinking skills such as inference, and students learn to respond to reading both during group discussions and formal writing assignments. Knowledge of academic vocabulary expands to include an understanding of prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
    
    ADVANCED ESL Advanced-level ESL courses prepare students to matriculate to degree programs. Grammar instruction includes a review of dependent clauses and passive voice. For writing skills, students learn about both structure and style through multi-draft essays and research papers using the MLA or APA format. They also engage in peer critiquing and portfolio development. Students learn a variety of notetaking, annotating, paraphrasing, and summarizing techniques. For all courses, students critically analyze and integrate information from different sources.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	2 - 10 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	3 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	16 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	18 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	High School Graduate
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Issued Upon Request
    HOUSING:	On-Campus Residence

  • Dates
  • 2024

    16 WEEKS:
    8/26 - 12/13

    2025

    16 WEEKS:
    1/6 - 4/25

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    US$ 0

    TUITION FEE (2024)

    16 WEEKS	US$ 5,250

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    N/A

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    16 WEEKS	N/A	US$ 6088-6800 / Semester

    Airport Pickup Service

    Student Arranged (Available from Local Shuttle Service)

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
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• Location
  • United States　Providence, Rhode Island
  • Location
    Johnson & Wales University
    English Language and Culture Academy (ELCA)
    8 Abbott Park Pl Providence, Rhode Island  02903  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD):
    It is the student's responsibility to arrange transportation from the airport to campus. Taxis are available at the airport. It will cost approximately US$ 30 and will arrive on campus in 11 minutes.
    
    
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