Intensive English Program
As a student, you will experience...
- 20 hours per week of classroom instruction in writing & grammar, listening & speaking, reading & vocabulary, test preparation, and U.S. culture topics.
- Classes taught by professional ESL instructors with advanced degrees in teaching English as a second language.
- Small classes with personalized attention and a focus on your language-learning goals.
- A Pathway into North Central College Undergraduate Degrees. If you apply to your degree program and meet all academic requirements except English language proficiency, you may be eligible for conditional admission. 95% of conditionally admitted students successfully move into undergraduate classes after finishing the English Language Institute.
- The option to start North Central College undergraduate classes while finishing the English Language Institute.
- An American university experience in one of the “Best Places to Live,” according to Money Magazine. Students live on-campus with American roommates and take classes the same buildings as other university students.
Campus Resources for Students
- Full access to North Central computer, recreational, cultural, and health facilities
- Participation in the International Club, one of the most active clubs on campus, and the Friendship Family Program
- Participation in North Central College clubs and recreational sports
- Convenient housing in campus residence halls with U.S. undergraduate students and the International Roommate Program
- Walking distance to downtown Naperville and to the commuter train to Chicago
- Free campus Internet access and laundry
| Term | Length | Airport Pick-Up Day | Orientation | Class Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring B 2020 | 8 weeks | March 5, 2020 | March 6, 2020 | March 9-May 1, 2020 |
| Summer 2020 | 8 weeks | June 4, 2020 | June 5, 2020 | June 8-July 31, 2020 |
| Fall 1 2020 | 8 weeks | August 17, 2020 | August 18-21, 2020 | August 24-October 15, 2020 |
| Fall 2 2020 | 8 weeks | October 15, 2020 | October 16 and 19, 2020 | October 20-December 15, 2020 |
| Spring 1 2021 | 8 weeks | January 7, 2021 | January 8, 2021 | January 11-March 4, 2021 |
| Spring 2 2021 | 8 weeks | March 4, 2021 | March 5, 2021 | March 8-May 6, 2021 |
| Summer 2021 | 8 weeks | June 10, 2021 | June 11, 2021 | June 14-August 6, 2021 |
English Language Institute Cost Estimates
| Costs: Fall A 2019- Summer 2020 (8 week terms) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,000.00 |
| Room & Food | $2,945.00 |
| Activity Fee & Books | $145.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $225.00 |
| Medical Insurance | $240.00 |
| Total (per 8 week term) | $6,555.00 |
| Costs: Fall 1 2020- Spring 2 2021 (8 week terms) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,000.00 |
| Room & Food | $3,000.00 |
| Activity Fee & Books | $145.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $225.00 |
| Medical Insurance | $260.00 |
| Total (per 8 week term) | $6,630.00 |
| Cost for One 8-Week Course | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $750.00 |
| Book Fee | $25.00 |
| Total Cost Per Course | $775.00 |
