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1 hour from San Francisco International Airport and 15 minutes from Mineta International Airport by car. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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High-quality classroom instruction and exposure to American culture through field trips and activities.
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Gain full access to on-campus learning and academic facilities, and transportation services.
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Live in the Silicon Valley, the nation's center of technology, and experience nearby San Francisco, "America's Favorite City."
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A Message from School |
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Karen O'Neill
Director, Studies in American Language
Greetings from sunny San José!
Welcome to Studies in American Language (SAL) at San José State University! Today, I invite you to learn more about our program and apply to SAL through ApplyESL.com. Since 1975, SAL has offered our students excellent English language instruction to meet their academic, practical and professional needs....
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Type
: Public
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Establishment
: 1975
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Membership/Accreditation : UCIEP,AAIEP
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Enrollment
: 280 - 320
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Average Class Size
: 14
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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
: Medium
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Activities
: Weekly
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Location
: Urban
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Transportation
: Bus Train
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Studies in American Language
San Jose State University
Industrial Studies #227
San Jose, CA, 95192-0215
, U.S.A.
TEL: 408-924-2660
FAX: 408-924-2669
E-mail: sal@salmail.sjsu.edu
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: About the ESL Program |
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Established in 1975, Studies in American Language (SAL) offers top-quality English language instruction designed to meet the professional, academic, and practical needs of its students. The class curriculum is constructed for those students who are planning to attend an American college or university or for others who are looking to improve their English communication skills for personal or professional advancement. In addition to offering a challenging academic curriculum, SAL also provides students with hands-on experience in learning the American culture through field trips and activities. All SAL students receive a San José State University (SJSU) student ID card, allowing them to have full access to all on-campus facilities, the state-of-the-art computer lab located in the SAL building, and the local bus and train transportation service. SAL additionally offers academic advising to its students where questions regarding their academic progress, SJSU classes, or gaining admission to a college or university will be answered. SAL 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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| SAL students who meet the 450 TOEFL requirement (133 Computer-based) have the opportunity to additionally enroll in SJSU courses for credit. |
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Student Countries of Origin |
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In recent years, SAL has welcomed students from more than 60 countries around the world. Recently, the majority of SAL students hail from Taiwan (30%), Korea (26%), Japan (14%), and Thailand (7%), followed by Europe (6%), Latin America (6%), the Middle East (5%), and students from other countries (6%).
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Faculty Qualifications |
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| Full-time faculty hold Master's degrees related to teaching English to speakers of other languages. All teachers have years of experience in creating academic and communicative courses. Administrators and faculty in the business courses typically hold an MA in Linguistics and an MBA. |
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| The school provides students with the opportunity to live in on-campus dormitories, off-campus residences, or enjoy a homestay experience. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities and other students. 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. The school also arranges homestays for those students who want to experience local culture first-hand as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private off-campus apartments are also available; however students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly. |
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| The SJSU campus is situated in the heart of thriving downtown San José. Known as the Gateway to the Bay Area, San José is home to over 920,000 residents and is the third largest city in California and the 11th largest in the United States. Ranked as the Fifth Best Place to Live in America by Money magazine, the San José community provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy its world-class cultural arts scene, theme parks, wineries, and professional sports teams. SAL students are within easy walking distance of many trendy restaurants, parks, movie cinemas, museums, and a dynamic nightlife. SAL students will find sightseeing to be very easy by using the convenient public transportation free-of-charge with their SJSU student ID card. San José enjoys 300 days of sunshine each year and comfortable temperatures averaging 70°F annually. The stunning beaches of Santa Cruz and Carmel, as well as San Francisco, "America's Favorite City," and charming Berkeley, are all located within an hour from the SJSU campus. During the winter season, skiing and other mountain sports are readily available and are a 3-hour drive from San José. |
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About the College/University |
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| Founded in 1857, San José State University (SJSU) provides students with a comprehensive university education. SJSU is not only the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast, but it is also one of the top regional public universities in the western United States. Situated on 154 acres in downtown San José, the SJSU main campus features more than 50 major buildings on 19 city blocks. As one of the 200 top research universities in the nation, SJSU offers rigorous course work and research opportunities to more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students among its eight colleges. SJSU is most well-known for its nationally-recognized departments in the areas of: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Art, and Graduate Occupational Therapy. Undergraduate and graduate-level business programs also attract international professionals from around the world to the Silicon Valley. In fact, Silicon Valley firms employ more graduates from SJSU than from any other university in the United States. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the SJSU athletic teams, "The Spartans," spark excitement in the campus community come game season. |
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A Message from School |
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Greetings from sunny San José!
Welcome to Studies in American Language (SAL) at San José State University! Today, I invite you to learn more about our program and apply to SAL through ApplyESL.com. Since 1975, SAL has offered our students excellent English language instruction to meet their academic, practical and professional needs. SAL students are provided with a challenging academic curriculum complimented by field trips and activities to experience American culture firsthand. Ranked as the 5th best place to live in the United States, San José offers our students a comfortably mild climate and, on average, over 300 days of sunshine. The beautiful and charming cities of San Francisco and Berkeley, along with the stunning beaches of Santa Cruz and Carmel, are all within an hour of the SJSU campus. On behalf of everyone here at SAL, we look forward to helping you have a wonderful learning experience here in San José. Please join us.
Karen O'Neill
Director, Studies in American Language |
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