- TLC South Bend provides nine levels of instruction and post-graduate courses. - Students can choose from a wide spectrum of courses. - Students can take part in various activities launched by Student Activities Center. - South Bend is is within a short drive to nearby major cities.
National Mix
TLC has worked with many international students, majority of which come from Asia. Many students are from Korea, Japan and Taiwan. Other students come from Latin American and Europe as well.
Conditional Admission
TLC supports students' transfer to other universities via conditional admission under the assumption that students pay all applicable fess and submit required documents before the official process begins. Conditional admission applications cannot go over two per student. Required documents include completed and signed TLC APS Screening/Release Form, Institution admission application, financial documents, immunization records, recommendation letters and much more. Please refer back the the website in order to get a set list of required documents. Students who have completed TLC Level 9 will receive a waiver on their TOEFL requirement.
The Language Company(TLC) - South Bend, IndianaAbout the
Since its establishment in 1983, The Language Company has been providing international students with a place to exchange culture and learn new language. TLC not only focuses on students' academic growth but it also emphasizes the coming together of international students and the growth of their ethnic and cultural values. TLC supports students with extensively trained instructors and professional academic counselors who have abundant experiences with foreign students. Accredited by ACCET, TLC offers several challenging courses that promise students with significantly noticeable growth in their English skills. One of TLC's ultimate goals is to prepare students for their future academic endeavors in American universities or colleges. TLC has accomplished such goal ever since its establishment and still works to make every student's academic journey a success. Students, in the past, have been waived TOEFL requirements after completing courses at TLC. As such, TLC is making continuous effort to give as much benefit to international students as possible.
Indiana University South BendAbout the
As TLC South Bend's host university, Indiana University South Bend is a 4-year public school serving more than 8,400 students. With student to faculty ratio at 15:1, IU South Bend has access to many resources such as library system, computer labs, modern classrooms and athletic facilities. The school provides associates, bachelors and masters degrees to students.
Focusof Study : TheIntensive Language Program aims to achieve maximum outcome in terms ofstudents' English proficiency in order to prepare them for further academicendeavors at American colleges and universities. However, the course is alsodesigned for students who find joy in learning new language.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Upontheir arrival, students will be given a placement test by the school in orderto make an accurate examination on each student's English proficiency and placethem in an appropriate level of class. TLC also provides students with anoptional sixth block lesson at no extra cost.
Curriculum : The Intensive English Program evolves around a 4-weeksession during which 25 hours of classroom lessons are given per week. At theend of each session, students receive a Final Grade Report from theirinstructors, making its possible for students to see their whereabouts andoutcomes. Equal instruction is given at nine different levels, from beginner toadvanced. Beginners (Level 1-3) learn to communicate in every day situations,understand simple dialogues, read starting level passages and express theirthoughts in a basic manner of writing. Intermediates (Level 4-6) learn toexpress themselves through writing with less errors than beginners, incorporategrammatical structure and rules in writing, develop academic vocabulary andunderstand longer reading passages. Advanced students (Level 7-9) learn tofreely discuss issues on specific topics, participate in debates, writeprofessional paper that incorporates the discussions and analyze other reportswritten by authorities andprofessionals.
Focusof Study : TheIntensive Language Program aims to achieve maximum outcome in terms ofstudents' English proficiency in order to prepare them for further academicendeavors at American colleges and universities. However, the course is alsodesigned for students who find joy in learning new language.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Upontheir arrival, students will be given a placement test by the school in orderto make an accurate examination on each student's English proficiency and placethem in an appropriate level of class. TLC also provides students with anoptional sixth block lesson at no extra cost.
Curriculum : The Intensive English Program evolves around a 4-weeksession during which 25 hours of classroom lessons are given per week. At theend of each session, students receive a Final Grade Report from theirinstructors, making its possible for students to see their whereabouts andoutcomes. Equal instruction is given at nine different levels, from beginner toadvanced. Beginners (Level 1-3) learn to communicate in every day situations,understand simple dialogues, read starting level passages and express theirthoughts in a basic manner of writing. Intermediates (Level 4-6) learn toexpress themselves through writing with less errors than beginners, incorporategrammatical structure and rules in writing, develop academic vocabulary andunderstand longer reading passages. Advanced students (Level 7-9) learn tofreely discuss issues on specific topics, participate in debates, writeprofessional paper that incorporates the discussions and analyze other reportswritten by authorities andprofessionals.
Course Information
Class size
10 Students
Schedule
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32 Weeks
Course Level
9
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
TLC offers is its unique homestay program. With experienced, welcoming host families, students will find the greatest opportunity to enhance their English skills and experience the local culture. The host family will provide ride to school each day as well as all three meals and a private bedroom. TLC South Bend also has the university housing option. Students can choose to live in Indiana University's River Crossing which is close to the TLC center with nearby biking/walking trail. Each suite usually takes up 2-4 students and has shared kitchenette, living room and bathroom. Students will be given private bedrooms. This option comes with access to drying machines as well as computer lab located in the facility. The last option is off-campus housing for students who prefer more independence and privacy. TLC will help students make arrangements at these furnished, recently-built apartment complex.
Surrounding Area
As the 'university town' of Indiana, South Bend is home to ten colleges and universities. Thus, the town provides an ideal setting for students to study in. South Bend is also in a reachable distance to other cities. It is 45-minute drive from Michigan and a couple of hours away from Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago and Milwaukee. TLC organizes student activities including monthly trips to Chicago, Bloomington, Lake Michigan and local shops and restaurants.
Facilities
TLC South Bend's facilities include computer lab, commons area, classrooms, all on one site. Conference Rooms and class sites appropriate for LAT testing are also located in the campus.
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