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Governors State University

Suburban

On-Campus Dorm/residence

Off-campus Residence

University-based Program

Enrollment : 4427

Airport Pickup : Yes

Address

1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States

Contact Info

Telephone : 708.534.4490	Fax : 708.235.7455
Website : https://www.govst.edu/esl/


Intensive English Program	APPLY Now

Basic Info

Why This School?

- On campus events and excursions to Chicago and other Illinois cultural and geographical sites
- Governors State University campus facilities - cafeteria, gym, clubs, and more!
- English Proficiency Test (e.g., OEFL/IELTS) scores waived by GSU who completed all the ELLC levels!

Governors State UniversityAbout the

Governors State University (GovState) was founded in 1969, originally as an upper-division institution with a primary focus of serving community college graduates pursuing baccalaureate degrees. During the five intervening decades, GovState has grown to become the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 4,600 students annually in 85 different bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs. GovState features a highly diverse faculty and staff of roughly 1,000 employees that reflect the students and community we serve. GovState provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students from across the region and around the world. From its mission statement, Governors State University is committed to offering an exceptional and accessible education that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in a global society.

Intensive English Program

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About This Course

Focus of Study :

Governors State University's Intensive ESL Program is designed to serve the needs of international and domestic students that have an interest in improving their English language skills to further their academic success. The curriculum is designed and taught by professional faculty to prepare students academically, socially, and culturally for success as university students.

Benefit, Goal of this course :

- 20 hours of classroom instruction

- On campus events and excursions to Chicago and other Illinois cultural and geographical sites

- Governors State University campus facilities - cafeteria, gym, clubs, and more!

- English Proficiency Test (e.g., OEFL/IELTS) scores waived by GSU who completed all the ELLC levels!

Curriculum :

The Intensive ESL Program offers English as a Second Language for those interested in improving their English Language skills for academic purposes. Course offerings include: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar, Multimodal Composing, Pronunciation, Cross Cultural Contexts and TOEFL test preparation. We offer beginning to advanced levels, and students can begin the courses in the Fall, Spring or Summer semesters.

4 core (mandatory) courses for full-time students

- Listening, Speaking & Grammar

- Reading and Vocabulary

- Writing & Grammar

- Multimodal literacy

Classroom Hour :

20 hours per week

Course Information

Schedule

14 Weeks

Accommodation

On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

Intensive English Program

APPLY Now Info breakdown

About This Course

Focus of Study :

Benefit, Goal of this course :

- 20 hours of classroom instruction

- On campus events and excursions to Chicago and other Illinois cultural and geographical sites

- Governors State University campus facilities - cafeteria, gym, clubs, and more!

- English Proficiency Test (e.g., OEFL/IELTS) scores waived by GSU who completed all the ELLC levels!

Curriculum :

4 core (mandatory) courses for full-time students

- Listening, Speaking & Grammar

- Reading and Vocabulary

- Writing & Grammar

- Multimodal literacy

Classroom Hour :

20 hours per week

Course Information

Schedule

14 Weeks

Accommodation

On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

Qualification

N/A

Course Schedule

(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating

Fees

School's Admin fee

Tuition

14 Week	Week	Week	Week	Week
(USD)$ 5,500 / Week
Week	Week	Week	Week	Week

Remarks / Other Information

* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location

Accommodation

Prairie Place contains 98 units and 280 beds. Housing cost varies by room and contract type. Please note that these are current room rates, room rates get updated each May in preparation for the upcoming school year. All resident students will be assigned the $1000/semester (Silver level) meal plan, with the ability to decrease or increase their amount within the first 10 days of each semester.

Semi Suite - Double Occupancy Bedrooms

2023-2024 Housing Rates

• 12 Month Contract (August 2023 to August 2024): $9,471

• Academic Year Contract (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024): $7,104

• Rate per Semester (fall or spring): $3,552

• Summer 2024 Rate: $2, 765

Two-Bedroom Apartment - Double Occupancy Bedrooms

2023-2024 Housing Rates

• 12 Month Contract (August 2023 to August 2024): $11,146

• Academic Year Contract (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024): $8,360

• Rate per Semester (fall or spring): $4,180

• Summer 2024 Rate: $3,226

Two-Bedroom Apartment - Single Occupancy Bedrooms

2023-2024 Housing Rates

• 12 Month Contract (August 2023 to August 2024): $15,982

• Academic Year Contract (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024): $11,948

• Rate per Semester (fall or spring): $5,974

• Summer 2024 Rate: $4,609

Four-Bedroom Apartment - Single Occupancy Bedrooms

2023-2024 Housing Rates

• 12 Month Contract (August 2023 to August 2024): $13,409

• Academic Year Contract (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024): $10,057

• Rate per Semester (fall or spring): $5,028

• Summer 2024 Rate: $3,892

Surrounding Area

The Campus is located 30 miles (48 km) south of Chicago. It is within 30 minutes' drive from cities Kankakee and Joliet as well as northwestern Indiana. The main campus is located on a 750-acre (3.0 km2) wooded landscape with several lakes and natural trails.

Facilities

Fitness Room

Gymnasium

Racquetball Court

Swimming Pool

Student Game Lounge

Game Lounge Amenities

Getting to the school from the airport

We are in the heart of Chicago’s Southland near I-57, a major north-south route, and I-80, the region’s major east-west route. The campus is a 37-mile drive from downtown Chicago and 35 minutes from Joliet, Kankakee and Gary.

BY TRAIN

METRA Electric Line - from Chicago's Randolph Street Station to the University Park station with stops in between. From there, it's less than a mile walk across to the main entrance.

GovState also provides a free shuttle bus service from the station to our front door. To learn more about when the free shuttle bus service is available, please view the shuttle schedule.

Visit METRA’s website for METRA Electric rail schedules to and from the University Park station.

BY BUS

Regional PACE bus – service to from surrounding communities and the University Park Metra station to the university's main entrance.

Visit the PACE website for full schedule details.

BY AIR

For air travelers – Chicago is served by two airports, O’Hare and Midway. Both are easy trips via expressways and toll way

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