The Best Option For You!
We offer diverse course offerings to meet our international students and community members' needs. TheÌýcourse offerings include Intensive English Program, Part-time English Program, TOEFL Test Prep, and Private TutoringÌý ÌýÌý
| ÌýProgram TypeÌý | Hours per weekÌý |
Intensive English Program | 18 hours per week |
| Part-time English Program (For qualified students only) | 5+ hours |
| TOEFL Test Preparation SeminarÌý | 9+ hours |
| Private Tutoring | Hours vary |
Intensive English Program On Campus
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4 core (mandatory) courses for full-time studentsÌý
- Listening, Speaking & GrammarÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
- Reading and VocabularyÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
- Writing & GrammarÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
- Multimodal literacyÌýÌý
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LEVELS
ÌýLevel | ÌýCEFR | ÌýCEFR Goal |
Ìý5 | ÌýB1+ | ÌýB2 |
Ìý4 | ÌýB1 | ÌýB1+ |
Ìý3 | ÌýA2 | ÌýB1 |
Ìý2 | ÌýA1+ | ÌýA2 |
Ìý1 | ÌýA1 | ÌýA1+ |
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ÌýFEATURES
- 20 hours of classroom instructionÌý
- On campus events and excursions to Chicago and other Illinois cultural and geographical sitesÌýÌý
- Governors State University campus facilities - cafeteria, gym, clubs, and more!Ìý Ìý
- English Proficiency Test (e.g.,ÌýOEFL/IELTS) scores waived by GSU who completed all the ELLC levels!ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
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TUITIONÌý
ÌýF1/J1 STUDENTS TUITIONS = $5,500/SEMESTER INCLUDING:
- TuitionÌýfor 4 classes
- TextbooksÌýÌý
- Placement and exit testsÌý
- GSU Gym and Library
- ParkingÌýÌý
- Academic and cultural advising
ÌýInternational student health insurance will be charged to your account by Office of International Services, starting Fall Semester 2023Ìý
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Residents or Non-student visa holders can take 1-3 courses with flexible scheduling (5-18 hours) and resident-tuition rate.Ìý ÌýÌý
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PART-TIME TUITION FOR RESIDENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS (*NOT ELIGIBLE FOR F-1/J-1 STATUS)
COURSES | ÌýTUITION |
Listening & Speaking | $1,375 |
Reading & Vocabulary | $1,375 |
Writing and Grammar | $2,220 |
Multimodal Literacy | $550 |
Placement and Exit Test | $70 |
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Payment and Refund Policy
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ELLC Payment Policy:Ìý
- ELLC students will
be responsible for $5,500 tuition on the first day of the semester, and Ìý
- Students are
responsible to make a full payment by the 4thÌýday of the
classes or make a payment plan with GSU Business Office.ÌýÌý
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ELLC Refund Policy:ÌýÌý
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- 100% refund will be
issued If withdrawn by the end of the first week of the class,Ìý
- 50% refund
will be issued if withdrawn by the end of the 2ndÌýweek of class,
andÌýÌý
- No refund will be
issued after 2ndÌýweek.ÌýÌý
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Dates and Sample Schedule
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DATES
Semester | Dates |
| Fall 2025Ìý | ÌýAugust 25, 2025 - December 4, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | January 20, 2026 - May 7, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | May 18, 2026 - August 13, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 31, 2026 - December 10, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | January 19, 2027 - May 6, 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | May 17, 2027 - August 12, 2027 |
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ÌýSAMPLE SCHEDULEÌýÌý
ÌýÌý | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
ÌýAMÌýÌý | Ìý | Reading & Vocabulary | Ìý | Reading & Vocabulary |
ÌýPMÌý | Writing & Grammar | Listening & Speaking | Writing & Grammar | Listening & Speaking |
*There is a possibility that the schedule may change.Ìý
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