Arizona State University American English and Culture Program (AECP) [Tempe, AZ] Intensive English Program LOCATION 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport by car. HIGHLIGHTS Academically-qualified students who complete the Advanced 2 level are admitted to ASU without the TOEFL ASU welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 145 world nations Live in Tempe, voted "one of the 10 best college towns in America" by the New York Times A Message from School Mark Rentz AECP Director Hello from Arizona! Welcome to Intensive English at Arizona State University. Located in the sunniest state in the United States, Arizona State University (ASU) is the place for you if you would like to learn English quickly and well.... >> Read Entire Message DATA Type : Public Establishment : 1974 Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP Enrollment : 170 Average Class Size : 15 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: Yes Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Low Activities : Weekly Location : Urban Transportation : Bus, Taxi CONTACT INFORMATION American English and Culture Program Arizona State University P.O. Box 873504 Tempe, AZ, 85287-35041 ,  TEL: +1 480 965-2376 FAX: +1 480 965-8529 E-mail: aecp@asu.edu View Course & Apply Online Intensive English Program The Intensive English Program offers five 8-week sessions throughout the academic year. Students enrolled in the Program receive 18 hours of in-class instruction each week as well as attend several elective classes for an additional 3 hours per week. The Program offers 6 levels of English classes, from basic to advanced; basic-level students have little or no knowledge of English while advanced-level students are typically ready for university courses taught in English. During orientation, students take a placement test to examine their writing, listening, grammar, and speaking skills in order to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. Students completing the AECP Advanced 1 and 2 levels receive certificates of completion. Students at any other level can also request a certificate. The Program's comprehensive curriculum features core courses emphasizing Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing. In addition to attending 18 hours of core classes, intermediate and advanced-level students also choose from many 3-hour elective courses to study areas such as grammar, TOEFL and TOEIC Preparation, conversation, pronunciation, business writing, decisions and communication, English through Music of the Beatles, and English through American Art. AECP offers both the institutional TOEFL and the TOEIC exam five times each year. Outside of the classroom, students are encouraged to use the modern AECP computer lab to work on classroom assignments, send e-mails, and surf the Internet. During the August, January, and June sessions, AECP students have the opportunity to be matched with ASU students through the Conversation Partners program and practice their English in an informal setting. Class sizes generally range from 12 to 16 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. CLASS SIZE 12-16 students CLASS LEVELS 6 levels COURSE LENGTH 8 weeks MINIMUM AGE 17 years old REQUIREMENT N/A VISA INFORMATION I-20 issued upon request HOUSING Dormitory/On-Campus Apartment Homestay Off-Campus Residence DATES   2008 1/09 - 3/07 (8w) 3/17 - 5/09 (8w) 6/04 - 8/01 (8w) 8/20 - 10/17 (8w) 10/22 - 12/19 (8w) APPLICATION FEE US$ 60 TUITION FEE 2008 8 WEEKS US$ 1,785 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE US$ 200 (Homestay only) HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 8 WEEKS US$ 1,400 US$ 1,550-1,900 US$ 1,000 OTHERS Airport Pickup Service Free Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Off-campus residence fee does not include meals.