ELI

ELI

The English Language Institute (ELI) summer language

academy is a two-week immersive English program at

North Central College, a private university located in

Naperville, Illinois, just 45 kilometers from downtown

Chicago. Founded in 1861, North Central is a four-year

liberal arts university offering bachelor’s degrees in

more than 55 academic departments and five master’s

degrees.

North Central’s beautiful 68.5-acre campus is located in

a residential neighborhood just one block from downtown

Naperville, a safe and friendly city of more than 140,000.

The university is also within walking distance from the

commuter station where trains for Chicago leave and

arrive every hour. Students have free time to explore both

Chicago and its suburbs with the ELI staff and counselors.

Arrival InformationResident students should schedule airline reservations to arrive at Chicago O’Hare (ORD) airport on July 18, 2017, and depart Chicago O'Hare on August 1, 2017.

The ELI staff will provide transportation to and from the airport for students arriving and departing on the above dates. Institute participants must provide a detailed flight itinerary to Kate Pope at esl@noctrl.edu.

Visa InformationStudents will take English classes for three hours per day for a total of 15 hours per week. Students can participate in this program on a tourist visa (B-1 or B-2 visa). Holders of other visa statuses may be eligible to participate in the program. Please contact the English Language Institute for more details.

Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

northcentralcollege.edu/eli

2015 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Campus Internationalization

English Language InstituteSUMMER L ANGUAGE ACADEMY

Naperville, Illinois Chicago

Located in Napervil l e /Chicago, I l l inoi s

JULY 18 - AUGUST 1, 2017

ELI

Application MaterialsAll application documents may be found on our website at northcentralcollege.edu/eli.

Each accepted applicant will receive an acceptance package, which will include a welcome packet and acceptance letter.

All applicants must submit:

� Application

� Photocopy of valid passport ID page

� Signed Conditions of Participation

� Required completed health and liability documents

� U.S. $100 nonrefundable deposit (applied to student fee)

Application and deposit deadlines:

� Priority Deadline: May 19, 2017

Program cost balance is due on the start date of the program. Please send complete application and deposit to the address below:

North Central CollegeAttention: Katherine Pope, ELI Director

30 North Brainard StreetCM #276

Naperville, IL 60540USA

Phone: +1-630-637-5271Fax: +1-630-637-5295

esl@noctrl.edu northcentralcollege.edu/eli

Program OverviewThis two-week English as a Second Language (ESL) program provideshigh school students (ages 13-17) with English language and cultural learning opportunities in and outside the classroom. The focus ofthe program is to provide interesting, personalized classes that help students develop fluency and learn about life in the United States. Cross-cultural exploration is a key part of this program. Students will:

• Visit Chicago

• Go on university tours and learn about higher education in the United States

• Volunteer at local organizations

• Listen to guest speakers and connect with American students

Daily Class Schedule Students will be assigned to classes, according to skill levels, with up to 10 students in each class. Final order of daily courses will be decided by faculty members after enrollment is finalized and student levels are taken into consideration.

Sample Daily Schedule: 9 - 10:25 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session I

10:35 a.m. - 12 p.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Session II

12 - 1 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lunch break

1:30 - 5 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cross-cultural activities

5 - 9 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Dinner/evening programming activities

Faculty and ELI Counselors Classes will be taught by experienced ESL professionals. They are assisted by trained counselors, giving ELI students the special opportunity to learn from university students about American popular culture, language and campus life. Students are under constant supervision and accompanied by in-house program counselors as their resident assistants, peer tutors and activity chaperones.

Housing and Meals Students will be housed on campus in one university residence hall. All meals will be provided to resident camp students. Residence halls include a bed, desk and wireless internet. Residence halls are only available within the program dates.

Cross-Cultural ActivitiesStudents will participate in cross-cultural activities most afternoons and evenings. Activities will include visiting Chicago and local historic sites, watching professional sports games, and participating in individual and team sports such as bowling and laser tag. Classroom topics are connected to cross-cultural activities so students maximize their learning experience. Staff members accompany students on all activities.

Program FeesResident student fee: $2,800Resident student fee includes tuition fee, books, room and meals for length of program, scheduled trips, and medical insurance. Excludes airfare.

Nonresident student fee: $1,500 Nonresident student fee includes tuition, books, lunch, medical insurance, and afternoon activities for length of program. Excludes airfare.

ScholarshipsStudents who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence and financial need may be eligible for partial scholarships. Please contact the program director for more information.

English Language InstituteSUMMER L ANGUAGE ACADEMY

July 18 - August 1, 2017