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1 hour from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport by car. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Advanced-level students attend University courses
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Conditional admission is available to Ashland University
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Enjoy Ashland, a safe, picturesque city only an hour's drive from Ohio's largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus
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A Message from School |
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Robert Pesek
Director, ACCESS
Greetings from Ashland, Ohio!
The Ashland University Center for English Studies (ACCESS) is celebrating its 30th year of operation! Our teachers have taught at ACCESS, on average, for 22 years and they are committed to caring for our students' educational, cultural, and living needs....
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Type
: Private
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Establishment
: 1974
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Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP,AAIEP
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Enrollment
: 25 - 30
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Average Class Size
: 9
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Student Adviser
: Yes
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Airport Pickup: Yes
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Internet Access
: Yes
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Tuition
: High
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Activities
: Weekly
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Location
: Rural
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Transportation
: Taxi
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Ashland University
Center for English Studies (ACCESS)
401 College Avenue
Ashland, OH, 44805-3799
, U.S.A.
TEL: +1 419 289-5123
FAX: +1 419 289-5780
E-mail: access@ashland.edu
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: About the ESL Program |
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The Ashland University Center for English Studies (ACCESS) was established in 1974 to offer students "access" or an "entryway" to learn English and begin their academic studies in the United States. ACCESS is designed to improve students' American English communication skills and develop a meaningful understanding of American people and their culture, all the while providing excellent preparation for future academic success. While receiving high quality, caring instruction from professional English instructors, students study the fundamentals of reading, writing, grammar, and speaking and listening in order to actively participate in University classes and American daily life. Students have the opportunity to take a break from their studies and participate in weekly trips and activities to visit museums, amusement parks and shopping malls and to try canoeing, ice skating and horseback riding. Students have full access to the University's libraries, sports facilities and computer laboratories and are encouraged to join University clubs and activities. ACCESS is a proud member of UCIEP, a U.S. consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs known for its high professional standards and quality English language instruction.
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| Students do not receive academic credit for ACCESS classes. Advanced-level students are permitted to attend up to two University classes upon the recommendation of the ACCESS Director. Students can receive academic credit for these courses if they later enroll at Ashland University as full-time students. |
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Student Countries of Origin |
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Over the past 29 years, ACCESS has hosted students from Asia (majority from Japan, Korea and Taiwan), the Middle East, Latin America and Europe.
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Faculty Qualifications |
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| The personal and academic qualities of ACCESS instructors and their years of teaching experience make each uniquely qualified to provide meaningful language-learning instruction to their students. ACCESS instructors hold master's degrees or received equivalent professional training and experience in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The instructors have lived and traveled overseas and are sympathetic to the needs of their students to help them adjust to a new culture. |
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| While attending ACCESS, students can experience living on-campus in one of the seven University dormitories. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students - both American and international. Students are advised to arrange housing as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The School may provide students with information about private off-campus apartments however it is the students' responsibility to make their individual arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly. |
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| The University campus is located in a tree-lined residential neighborhood and is a casual 10-minute walk from Ashland's downtown area. Ashland, Ohio is a quiet and safe city that is home to 22,000 people and is best known for its friendly residents. A sign just outside of the city limits openly declares "Welcome to Ashland: World Headquarters of Nice People." Situated in the heartland of America, Ashland's central location offers easy access to the surrounding scenic areas and is within an hour's drive from Ohio's largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus. Join Ashland's residents during the major league baseball season and cheer on their favorite team, the Cleveland Indians. The nearby Snow Trails offers great skiing and snowboarding opportunities during the winter season. Students studying at ACCESS live within a day's drive of the United States' great cities including Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Philadelphia. Students can also take a day's drive and visit Canada, Niagara Falls, the Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. |
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About the College/University |
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| Established in 1878, Ashland University is a private institution that offers liberal arts and professional studies within its three colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics and Education. Ashland's 95-acred campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in Ohio and is home to about 2,000 full-time students and 4,000 part-time students. The University offers its students bachelor's degrees in over 70 areas of specialization, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (M.Ed) degrees. Thirty-five modern buildings enhanced by trees, brick walkways and flower gardens grace the University campus and include theater and art galleries, a library, a state-of-the-art student center, a modern athletic center and seven computer laboratories. Students are actively involved in over 100 student organizations, intercollegiate sports teams and operate an on-campus television and radio station. |
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A Message from School |
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Greetings from Ashland, Ohio!
The Ashland University Center for English Studies (ACCESS) is celebrating its 30th year of operation! Our teachers have taught at ACCESS, on average, for 22 years and they are committed to caring for our students' educational, cultural, and living needs. Over the years, we have provided our students with the opportunity to improve their American English communication skills and develop a richer understanding of the American people and their diverse culture. Since we strongly believe in the quality, content and strength of ACCESS, we are pleased to work together with ApplyESL.com because they are committed to working only with high-quality ESL programs. Ashland University is located in a beautiful residential area of Ashland, Ohio, a quiet and safe city best known for its picturesque parks and its friendly residents who will make you feel at home. I hope you enjoy learning more about our program; please feel free to contact me with any of your questions. On behalf of everyone here at ACCESS, we look forward to meeting you in Ashland, where you will have an outstanding learning and all-around experience!
Robert Pesek
Director, ACCESS |
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