California State University (CSU), Monterey Bay

American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) [Seaside, California]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Information
  • About the ESL Program
  • The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) provides an opportunity to learn or enhance your English skills from knowledgeable and friendly English as a Second Language (ESL) experts. The friendly ALCP staff will help students adjust to life in America and advise students on how to succeed in the U.S. and at CSUMB.
    
    ALCP has various sessions and program length. The program is for students who wish to improve their English skills for professional development or academic preparation.
    
    Students can enroll in ALCP without taking an English proficiency test. Students who do not meet the English proficiency requirements can enroll in ALCP and then apply to our degree program through conditional admission.
    
  • Fast Facts
  • Affiliation : Public University
    Establishment : 1994
    Membership/Accreditation : EnglishUSA
    Enrollment : 25
    Average Class Size : 8 - 15
    

    Airport Pickup : Available
    Tuition : Low
    Community Type : Suburban
    Transportation : Bus, train, taxi
  • A Message from School
  • The American Language and Culture Program (ALCP) provides an opportunity to learn or enhance your English skills from knowledgeable and friendly English as a Second Language (ESL) experts. The friendly ALCP staff will help students adjust to life in America and advise students on how to succeed in the U.S. and at CSUMB.
    
    Brian Childs, Ed.D
    Director
    College of Extended Ed. & International Programs
    CSU Monterey Bay
    
  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • California State University (CSU), Monterey Bay
    100 Campus Center
    Seaside, California  93955  U.S.A.

    TEL: +1 (831) 582-4778
    FAX: N/A
    E-mail: studyenglish@csumb.edu
    Website: https://csumb.edu/international/programs/alcp/
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• More Details
  • Housing
  • CSU, Monterey Bay (ALCP) provides students enrolled in a full semester course with the opportunity to live in on-campus dormitories, or enjoy a homestay experience. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities and other students. 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.
    
  • Surrounding Area
  • • Located on the Central Coast of California
    • Small, safe, supportive community
    • Approximately 2 hours south of San Francisco
    • Climate typically 16-22° C year-round
    • Minimal humidity and rain; no snow
    • Natural Environmental Beauty
    • Surrounded by ocean, mountains, redwood forests, white sand beaches
    • Outdoor activities – hiking, whale watching, scuba diving, kayaking
    
  • About the College/University
  • California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) is envisioned as a comprehensive state university which values service through high quality education. The campus will be distinctive in serving the diverse people of California, especially the working class and historically undereducated and low-income populations. It will feature an enriched living and learning environment and year-round operation. The identity of the university will be framed by substantive commitment to multilingual, multicultural, gender-equitable learning. The university will be a collaborative, intellectual community distinguished by partnerships with existing institutions both public and private, cooperative agreements which enable students, faculty, and staff to cross institutional boundaries for innovative instruction, broadly defined scholarly and creative activity, and coordinated community service.
    
  • Conditional Admission / Credit Courses
  • Conditional Admission to undergraduate programs at the university is available for qualified students.
    
• Study Options

  • Intensive English Program (IEP)

  • Overview
  • ALCP students will take an English placement test (mandatory). Students will be enrolled in the appropriate English level course based on test scores.
    
    At all English levels, coursework will include:
    • Reading: preparation for U.S. university courses by focusing on vocabulary development, strategies to understand context and cultural background information
    • Oral communication: listening, pronunciation, presentation and verbal interactions in U.S. university settings. Students will practice interactive conversations and discussion skills to communicate effectively with professors and fellow students
    • Academic writing and editing: develop professional writing and organizational structure techniques to plan, organize, and write academic essays and citation requirements
    • English Lab: The language lab uses the latest technology to assist students in acquiring a variety of language skills for pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, self-correction, listening comprehension, TOEFL preparation, and the acquisition of new vocabulary. The lab complements the ALCP coursework and provides enrichment and continued practice for all levels. One-on-tutoring and conversation practice for specific purposes may also be
    included.
    • American culture: covers aspects of American culture and university life. Students will learn the roots of American ideology, customs and beliefs. This class emphasizes cultural diversity to understand American culture.
    
  • Data

  • CLASS SIZE:	8 - 15 Students
    CLASS LEVELS:	4 Levels
    COURSE LENGTH:	4, 8, 16, 24, 32 Weeks
    MINIMUM AGE:	15 Years Old
    REQUIREMENT:	None
    VISA INFORMATION:	I-20 Provided Upon Request
    HOUSING:	Homestay On-Campus Residence (For Full Semester Students ONLY)

  • Dates
  • 2024

    4 WEEKS:
    7/1 - 7/26

    8 WEEKS:
    8/26 - 10/18	10/21 - 12/20

    2025

    8 WEEKS:
    1/21 - 3/14	3/17 - 5/16

  • Costs

  • APPLICATION FEE

    N/A

    TUITION FEE (2024 - 2025)

    8 WEEKS	US$ 2,850
    16 WEEKS	US$ 5,700

    HOUSING
    PLACEMENT FEE

    Homestay ONLY

    HOUSING FEE

    LENGTH	HOMESTAY	DORMITORY / ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT	OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE
    8-32 WEEKS	US$ 1,300 Per Month	US$4000-6000 Per Semester	N/A

    Airport Pickup Service

    US$ 90

  • Remarks / Other Information
  • Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
    Note: On-Campus Residence options are provided to students enrolled in a full semester ONLY.
    
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• Location
  • United States　Seaside, California
  • Location
    California State University (CSU), Monterey Bay
    100 Campus Center Seaside, California  93955  U.S.A.
  • Getting To Your School
  • From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC):
    
    School provides a pick up service for US$ 90 that brings students directly to their housing accommodations. Although travel time varies depending on where students will live, it usually takes approximately 60 minutes.
    Students can also travel directly to campus by taxi. Buses that run on limited schedules are also available.
    
    
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