- Seven levels: basic, beginning, intermediate, high intermediate, advanced, academic advanced academic. - Advanced and above may be eligible to enroll in part-time academic study at RIT. - Core courses focusing on reading and writing, listening and discussion, language analysis, and inquiry-based language learning.
English Language Center (ELC)About the
The Rochester Institute of Technology's English Language Center offers a comprehensive program in English for Academic Purposes for students intent on university study in the United States. The English Language Center conducts 15-week programs starting late August and late January and conducts an 9-week program starting in June.The English Language Center is located at the center of the 1,300-acre campus of the Rochester Institute of Technology, an internationally acclaimed university offering innovative programs in such fields as imaging science, photography, printing, computer science, engineering, microelectronics, hospitality management, health sciences, business, and fine and applied arts.International students who move into their academic programs from the English Language Center continue to receive assistance and advice with respect to enrollment, employment and immigration status from RIT's Office of International Student Services.
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)About the
A private technological university founded in 1829. Beautiful, modern, suburban 1,300-acre campus Nine colleges: Applied Science and Technology, Business, Computing and Information Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences and Technology, Imaging Arts and Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science and the federally-funded National Technical Institute for the Deaf. More than 1,800 international students, representing 110 countries worldwide, among more than 18,000 students.
Focus of Study : WRITING and READING: the study of academic reading and writing SPEAKING and LISTENING: practicing presentations and lecture note-taking
Benefit, Goal of this course : LANGUAGE ANALYSIS and ACCURACY: the study of grammar form, use, and meaning. The advanced levels of this course have a lab for further practice of specific skills. INQUIRY-BASED LANGUAGE TASKS: understanding language use by developing projects.
Curriculum : The English Language Center's courses at all levels are designed to help students prepare for academic study at an American university. Seven levels: basic, beginning, intermediate, high intermediate, advanced, academic advanced academic. Advanced and above may be eligible to enroll in part-time academic study at RIT. Core courses focusing on reading and writing, listening and discussion, language analysis, and inquiry-based language learning.
Learning Outside the Classroom The English Language Center provides students opportunities to use the English learned in classes in a variety of real-life situations and to experience American culture in a friendly environment.
Individualized instruction in a daily language lab Weekly activities and regularly co-hosted events with other RIT student and Rochester community groups. Conversation Partner program providing one-on-one or small group experiences for students of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Trips to Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario and other attractions, as well as museums, schools, and sporting events.
Focus of Study : WRITING and READING: the study of academic reading and writing SPEAKING and LISTENING: practicing presentations and lecture note-taking
Benefit, Goal of this course : LANGUAGE ANALYSIS and ACCURACY: the study of grammar form, use, and meaning. The advanced levels of this course have a lab for further practice of specific skills. INQUIRY-BASED LANGUAGE TASKS: understanding language use by developing projects.
Curriculum : The English Language Center's courses at all levels are designed to help students prepare for academic study at an American university. Seven levels: basic, beginning, intermediate, high intermediate, advanced, academic advanced academic. Advanced and above may be eligible to enroll in part-time academic study at RIT. Core courses focusing on reading and writing, listening and discussion, language analysis, and inquiry-based language learning.
Learning Outside the Classroom The English Language Center provides students opportunities to use the English learned in classes in a variety of real-life situations and to experience American culture in a friendly environment.
Individualized instruction in a daily language lab Weekly activities and regularly co-hosted events with other RIT student and Rochester community groups. Conversation Partner program providing one-on-one or small group experiences for students of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Trips to Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes, Lake Ontario and other attractions, as well as museums, schools, and sporting events.
Course Information
Class size
8 Students
Schedule
14 Weeks
Course Level
7
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
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
(USD)$ 150
Tuition
14 Week
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Week
Week
Week
(USD)$ 6,600 / Week
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Week
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Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
14 weeks
(USD)$ 3600
Airport Pickup
(USD)$ 100
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
HOUSING & MEALS The Rochester Institute of Technology offers a wide variety of living and food choices both on and off campus in a safe, American suburban environment.
Housing facilities located in a safe, suburban residential environment. Several large, modern residence halls and four apartment complexes on campus. Several large, modern, privately-owned apartment complexes near campus. Opportunities to share a room with an American roommate. Meals and snacks served in over a dozen campus cafeterias and food outlets. Wide variety of American and international meals available. Halal and vegetarian meals available.
Surrounding Area
Ranked one of the ten "smartest cities" in the United States. Metropolitan area of one million people located in the western part of New York State. 6 hours by car to New York City, 3 hours to Toronto, Canada, 1 1/2 hours to Niagara Falls. World-renowned leader in imaging science, informatics, innovation, and technology. Internationally recognized center of arts, photography, and music. Cultural attractions such as the International Museum of Photography and Film, the National Museum of Play, the Rochester Museum and Science Center, Memorial Art Gallery, Strasenburgh Planetarium, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and several performing theater groups.
Activity
Conversation Partner program providing one-on-one or small group experiences for students of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Weekly activities and regularly co-hosted events with other RIT students and Rochester community groups. Trips to Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, state parks, museums, and sports events. Summer picnics and barbecues in beautiful local parks and winter sports such as skiing and ice skating. Bowling parties, soccer matches , ice-skating and tickets to RIT sporting events. Wellness and sports classes at RIT with a fitness center, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor tracks, and Olympic-sized pool open to all students. More than 250 student clubs to choose from, focusing on sports, music, and hobbies and interests groups. Vibrant university student life with such activities as touring bands, famous lecturers, free films, and sports events.
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