- Students who take Intensive English Program can concurrently enroll in ISU courses with American students. - The rural environment of Indiana State University allows students to experience the traditiona American culture and to focus on their studyings. - Upper level students in IEP may receive instruction in English for Science and Technology and English for Law program.
Top Native Language by Center
Nationalities of students include Asian(Korean, Japanese, Chinese..),Latin American and European. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
Some students have strong academic backgrounds and training but have not had enough preparation in English, as measured by the TOEFL test. These students are given conditional admission to ISU. They attend INTERLINK to improve their English. When they complete INTERLINK's English program, they are fully admitted to ISU. No TOEFL score is required in this instance.
INTERLINK languageAbout the
INTERLINK Language Centers at Indiana State University (ISU) has been helping students achieve their goals since 1987. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, INTERLINK at ISU provides quality English training, cultural orientation and academic preparation. Most of our students go on to ISU after meeting their needs at INTERLINK, but others who do not plan to attend ISU choose INTERLINK at ISU for their ESL training. The ISU and INTERLINK partnership creates an environment that prepares students for challenging careers, and provides the tools and skills needed to achieve success in the modern world. Here are some of the skills that INTERLINK helps students improve the ability to speak English more fluently, to write effective essays, to understand spoken English, to understand different cultural perspectives and more, to conduct research and report findings in English, to engage in group work and team activities, and to use the Internet and other computer technology. Overlooking the rolling hills and farmlands of central Indiana, historic Terre Haute offers the friendliness and safety of a small town with the attractions of a midwestern city. With a population of 60,000, Terre Haute boasts scenic parks, theater, a symphony orchestra and a 10,000 seat university center that offers off-Broadway productions and famous musicians. At Indiana State University, students can get the best of both world in academic and new cultural experiences.
Indiana State University About the
The Princeton Review has named Indiana State as one of the "Best in the Midwest" seven years running, and the College of Education's Graduate Program was recently named as a 'Top 100' by U.S. News & World Report while the graduate program in nursing was recognized as among the "Top 75' in the nation by U.S. News. The magazine currently classifies Indiana State University as a tier 2 national university. The current Carnegie classification for ISU is Doctoral/Research University. Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ISU is also included in Carnegie's new Curricular Engagement and Outreach & Partnerships category that recognizes substantial commitments to both an academic approach to mutually beneficial and respectful community collaboration and extensive outreach and partnerships. Indiana State offers 100+ majors, notably education, business, criminology, finance, insurance and risk management, nursing, athletic training, and construction technology; the university's graduate education, financial services, nursing and clinical psychology programs are nationally recognized. Indiana State is a diverse university, with 3.8% of students attending as international students and 19.5% of students belonging to a minority. Of the 19.5% minority students, 75.4% are African American, 8.3% are multiracial, 8.3 percent areHispanic and Latino American, 5.8 percent are Asian American, and 2.1 percent are Native American. Indiana State is the first public university in Indiana to require incoming freshmen to have a laptop. ISU offers Dell Latitude E6420 laptops to incoming freshmen with high high school GPAs of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) as part of its Laptop Initiative. ISU is a member of the College Consortium of Western Indiana. This membership allows students who are full-time at their home institution to take classes at the other member institutions of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
This program is an Intensive English language training for university-bound students as well as those who need to improve their English for personal and professional reasons in a student-centered, nurturing environment. Its Academic Focus is primarily on English for Academic Purposes, English for Law (VU), and English for Business (VU).
Benefit, Goal of this course :
-Academically qualified, serious students
-Experienced, full-time faculty with MA or PhD degrees in ESL, Linguistics or related fields
-Concurrent university courses for qualified students
-Student-centered, communicative curriculum
-Computer-based learning materials
-TOEFL waiver for qualified students at selected universities
-Access to university facilities & activities as well as use of university computers and internet
-Assistance with conditional admission for qualified students
-Assistance with housing and host families
-Academic advising and university placement assistance -Opportunities for students to develop critical and analytical thinking skills and become independent learners.
-Instruction in English for Business, English for Law, and English for Specific Purposes(ESP) as needed.
-Integrated formal and experiential learning.
-A student-centered curriculum emphasizing content-based learning
-A holistic, pedagogically sound, approach to instruction in English for academic purposes in supportive nurturing environments.
Curriculum :
The well-defined, five-level curriculum is specifically designed for university-bound students. Therefore, it emphasizes the communicative use of English, academic skills, and cultural orientation. The instructors of IEP help students pass through the various stages of adjustment and emotional growth in their new environment and promote mutual understanding and positive relationships on campus and in the community. At Colorado School of Mines, upper level students may receive instruction in English for Science and Technology (EST) and at Valparaiso University, law students wishing to receive LLM degrees may enroll in the English for Law (EL) program. Each level has 8 to 12 students.
This program is an Intensive English language training for university-bound students as well as those who need to improve their English for personal and professional reasons in a student-centered, nurturing environment. Its Academic Focus is primarily on English for Academic Purposes, English for Law (VU), and English for Business (VU).
Benefit, Goal of this course :
-Academically qualified, serious students
-Experienced, full-time faculty with MA or PhD degrees in ESL, Linguistics or related fields
-Concurrent university courses for qualified students
-Student-centered, communicative curriculum
-Computer-based learning materials
-TOEFL waiver for qualified students at selected universities
-Access to university facilities & activities as well as use of university computers and internet
-Assistance with conditional admission for qualified students
-Assistance with housing and host families
-Academic advising and university placement assistance -Opportunities for students to develop critical and analytical thinking skills and become independent learners.
-Instruction in English for Business, English for Law, and English for Specific Purposes(ESP) as needed.
-Integrated formal and experiential learning.
-A student-centered curriculum emphasizing content-based learning
-A holistic, pedagogically sound, approach to instruction in English for academic purposes in supportive nurturing environments.
Curriculum :
The well-defined, five-level curriculum is specifically designed for university-bound students. Therefore, it emphasizes the communicative use of English, academic skills, and cultural orientation. The instructors of IEP help students pass through the various stages of adjustment and emotional growth in their new environment and promote mutual understanding and positive relationships on campus and in the community. At Colorado School of Mines, upper level students may receive instruction in English for Science and Technology (EST) and at Valparaiso University, law students wishing to receive LLM degrees may enroll in the English for Law (EL) program. Each level has 8 to 12 students.
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
On-campus housing is available to all applicants who enter the program in January or August and plan to study at INTERLINK for an entire semester (two terms). On-campus housing is usually only available at UNCG in summer . Students arriving in October or March can live on campus if space is available. Summer students can live on campus for four, eight, or twelve weeks. Applicants must make advance reservations for on-campus housing. We also arrange housing for students with carefully-selected American families. Students are encouraged to apply at least 12 weeks in advance to secure their preferred type of housing. Homestays are available at all campuses except UNCG.
Surrounding Area
Overlooking the rolling hills and farmlands of central Indiana, historic Terre Haute offers the friendliness and safety of a small town with the attractions of a midwestern city. With a population of 60,000, Terre Haute boasts scenic parks, theater, a symphony orchestra and a 10,000 seat university center that offers off-Broadway productions and famous musicians. Terre Haute is also home to two other institutions of higher learning. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has been consistently ranked as one of the best engineering schools in the United States (U.S. News and World Report). Located in a picturesque setting, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is one of America's oldest liberal arts colleges for women. Terre Haute is within a driving distance of 1-4 hours from Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati. The state capitol, Indianapolis, home of the famous "Indy 500" automobile race, is about one hour's drive from Terre Haute.
Facilities
swimming pool, workout rooms, racquetball courts, indoor running track, health Center,library, bookstore,ATMs, performing arts center, public safety
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