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25 minutes from O'Hare International Airport by car. |
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Graduated advanced-level students may be admitted to North Park University without the TOEFL
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Attend a top-tier university ranked among the most ethnically diverse campuses in the Midwest
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Live, study and play in Chicago, a world-class cosmopolitan city with an "at-home" feel
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A Message from School |
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Dennis Bricault, Director of ESL Programs
North Park University
Welcome to Chicago! We would like to invite you to study English at North Park University. Our campus is located in a residential neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, a vibrant, world-class city known for its multinational businesses, vast educational resources, and multiple ethnic communities....
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Type
: Private
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Establishment
: 1991
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Membership/Accreditation : AAIEP
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Enrollment
: 50
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Average Class Size
: 8
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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
: Frequent
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Location
: Urban
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Transportation
: Bus, Taxi, Subway
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CONTACT INFORMATION |
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English as a Second Language Program
North Park University
3225 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60625-4895
, U.S.A.
TEL: +1 773 244-5510
FAX: +1 (773) 279-7952
E-mail: mpeterson@northpark.edu
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: About the ESL Program |
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The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program was established in 1991 to provide students with outstanding language instruction and orientation to life in the United States. ESL Program students attend four classes each semester including Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, and Structure, in order to develop their skills essential to enter and to succeed at North Park University or at other equally prestigious American colleges or universities. Students who complete the Program's advanced level fulfill the University's undergraduate foreign language requirement and may be admitted to the University without a TOEFL score. ESL Program students gain full access to North Park University's campus facilities and activities including theater, dance and music performances, student associations and clubs, the library, computer labs with Internet access, the dining hall, and the state-of-the-art fitness center. The ESL Program is a proud member of AAIEP, the American Association of Intensive English Programs promoting professional standards and high-quality English programs.
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| Students who complete the advanced level fulfill North Park University's foreign language requirement and may apply up to eight credit hours towards their undergraduate degree. |
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Student Countries of Origin |
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The ESL Program hosts over 100 students from around the world every year. Recently, 80% of students have come to the Program from Korea while the other 20% are from Japan, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Armenia, and Togo.
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| ESL Program instructors are highly-qualified, caring, experienced professionals. Each instructor holds at least a master's degree in Applied Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) or in a related field while some have completed PhDs. ESL Program faculty members are teachers, mentors, and friends to their students and are sensitive to their needs by offering assistance in helping them adapt to the American culture. |
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| While attending the ESL Program, students are encouraged to live in on-campus dormitories. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students - both American and international. Students are encouraged to arrange housing as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The ESL Program may introduce private off-campus apartments, however it is the students' responsibility to make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly. |
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| The intimate North Park University campus is located in a safe residential neighborhood on the northeast side of Chicago, one of the largest and most exciting metropolitan areas in the world. Despite Chicago's size, the city's convenient public transportation system, including buses and subways, can get everyone to any destination in the city. Home to more than 46 world-class museums, over 200 theaters, and countless internationally-renowned historic architecture, Chicago has something for everyone. While exploring the city, don't forget to visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, the nation's oldest public zoo; the Art Institute of Chicago, home of the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of Paris; or the three of the world's tallest buildings, the Sears Tower, the Amoco Building, and the John Hancock. Sports enthusiasts have no problem finding a team to cheer for in Chicago, a city with many different types of professional sports teams, including basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and two baseball teams. With more than 7,000 restaurants, food enthusiasts can sample anything from gourmet French cuisine and down-home Cuban food, to authentic Chinese feasts and famous Chicago-style pizza. Visitors and residents alike enjoy taking advantage of more than 29 miles of the city's lakefront, a perfect destination for running, walking, rollerblading, biking, or just relaxing in the sun. |
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About the College/University |
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| Founded in 1891 by first-generation Swedish-Americans, North Park University is a comprehensive liberal arts institution that takes pride in its cultural heritage and welcomes students of many different backgrounds, cultures, and faiths. Affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, North Park prepares students of all religious traditions for lives of significance, purpose, and service through liberal arts, professional, and theological education. Sitting on 30 beautiful, park-like acres in a pleasant residential neighborhood north of downtown Chicago, North Park is home to 2,800 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, and 100 full-time faculty members, all of whom are committed to the Christian faith. Outside of the classroom, North Park students are actively involved in a wealth of co-curricular activities that develop them personally, morally, and socially. The University's Outreach Ministries program attracts students from around the nation; more than 400 students volunteer in 1 of the 23 programs on a weekly basis. Music, theater, athletics, student government, and student-run publications all play an important role in North Park students as well to maximize their personal growth. |
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A Message from School |
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Welcome to Chicago! We would like to invite you to study English at North Park University. Our campus is located in a residential neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, a vibrant, world-class city known for its multinational businesses, vast educational resources, and multiple ethnic communities. Our ESL Program is designed to prepare students from many countries for the rigors of undergraduate and graduate studies in American colleges and universities. Students enroll in four classes (Speaking & Listening, Reading, Writing, and Structure) in our exciting thematic curriculum; they receive personalized attention in small classes from qualified caring teachers who work hard to make their students' learning experiences productive and memorable. However, the learning continues as students also take advantage of the numerous academic, cultural, and leisure opportunities available to the entire North Park community. All ESL students have full access to all campus facilities, including computer labs, fitness center, gymnasium, new library, chapel, and audiovisual center. They can also take part in our Conversation Partners program, join one of many student clubs, or participate in a club sport. We are excited to work with ApplyESL in promoting our program because of their commitment to working with quality English-language programs in North America. Please take a moment to visit this website to learn more about North Park's ESL Program and contact me with any questions you have.
Dennis Bricault, Director of ESL Programs
North Park University |
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