Bloomfield College American Language Center [Bloomfield, NJ] American Language Program LOCATION 20 minutes from Newark International Airport by car HIGHLIGHTS Students who successfully complete Level 6 may meet the English requirement to study in most programs at Bloomfield College Participate in The English Conversation Partners program to speak English in a natural setting and make American friends Enjoy living in Bloomfield, a quiet, close-knit community located 20 minutes from the heart of New York City A Message from School Mr. Joseph M. Caporale Director American Language Center Greetings from The American Language Center (ALC) at Bloomfield College. Enroll in our English language program and take your first step to reaching your goal to become a confident speaker of English.... >> Read Entire Message DATA Type : Private Establishment : 2005 Membership/Accreditation : N/A Enrollment : 50 Average Class Size : 6 Student Adviser : Yes Airport Pickup: No Internet Access : Yes Tuition : Medium Activities : Frequent Location : Suburban Transportation : Train, bus, taxi CONTACT INFORMATION American Language Center Bloomfield College 467 Franklin Street Bloomfield, NJ, 07003 ,  TEL: (973) 748-9000 ext.438 FAX: (973) 743-3795 E-mail: alc@bloomfield.edu View Course & Apply Online American Language Program The American Language Program is offered in 7-week sessions throughout the year. Students enrolled in the program receive 20 hours of classroom instruction per week. The program is offered at 6 levels of instruction. Upon their arrival at the ALC, students are required to take a series of placement tests to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. Once students are placed in ability levels following their tests, the ALC further evaluates each student to ensure they are correctly placed in the appropriate level. At all levels of instruction, the program's curriculum focuses on the four key areas of English language study: Grammar and Structure; Listening and Speaking; Reading and Writing; and American English Pronunciation. For those students who successfully complete Level 6, they may meet the English requirement to study in most programs at Bloomfield College by passing the English proficiency exam. Students' classroom work is complemented outside of the classroom by free one-on-one tutoring sessions, a state-of-the-art language laboratory and The English Conversation Partner program. The aim of the conversation program is to provide a natural setting for students to practice their spoken English and have the opportunity to interact with other Bloomfield College students. To further complement students' studies, the ALC organizes a wide range of off-campus activities for students to practice their newly-acquired English skills in a natural setting while experiencing American culture first-hand. Past popular activities included seeing Broadway musicals and plays, attending Yankees baseball games and weekend trips to Boston and Washington, D.C. Students also take advantage of the activities and events available on the Bloomfield College campus by watching theatre ensemble performances, seeing student exhibits at the on-campus art gallery, and listening to student-produced poetry readings. Classroom sizes are limited to no more than 8 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. CLASS SIZE 6 - 8 students CLASS LEVELS 6 levels COURSE LENGTH 7 weeks MINIMUM AGE 17 years. old REQUIREMENT N/A VISA INFORMATION I-20 issued upon request HOUSING Homestay DATES  2008 1/07 - 2/26 (7w) 3/10 - 4/24 (7w) 5/05 - 6/23 (7w) 7/07 - 8/21 (7w) 9/08 - 10/23 (7w) 11/03 - 12/23 (7w) APPLICATION FEE US$ 150 TUITION FEE 2008 7 WEEKS US$ 1,400 HOUSING PLACEMENT FEE US$ 150 HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 4 WEEKS US$ 450-550 N/A N/A OTHERS Airport Pickup Service N/A Dates and fees are approximate and may change without prior notice. Application fee is non-refundable. Homestay fees do not include meals.