American Language Institute City of Long Beach Big

American Language Institute

City of Long Beach

Big City…Down by the Beach • Long Beach is a large city located in Southern California, USA, on the Pacific coast. • Situated in Los Angeles County, about 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles. • Fifth- largest city in California and 2 nd largest city within the Los Angeles area with 492, 682 inhabitants. • Uniquely blends the character of a sophisticated urban area with the charm of a seaside community • Ranked by a leading consulting firm as "The Most Livable City" in Los Angeles County based on such factors as low crime, good education, local attractions, and climate.

Long Beach Highlights Nearby Attractions (30 -60 minutes) • Disneyland • Universal Studios Hollywood • Knott’s Berry Farm • Fashion Island • The Grove • South Coast Plaza (by bus) • Santa Catalina Island (by ferry) • Six Flags Magic Mountain • Huntington Beach (Surf City) • Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers • Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers • Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Los Angeles Kings hockey • Los Angeles Galaxy

The University of Choice University Distinctions: • 4 th Best Public Masters University in the West • One of the Nation’s 50 “Best Value” Public Colleges • CSULB’s College of Engineering is ranked #38 Among the Nation’s Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs • CSULB’s College of Business Administration was named an Outstanding Business School for its MBA programs The 8 Colleges College of the Arts College of Business Administration College of Education College of Engineering College of Health and Human Services College of Liberal Arts College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics College of Continuing and Professional Education

CSULB Demographics

American Language Institute English Language Programs Certificate Programs • Intensive English Program • Prep Program • Practical English Program • TEFL- Teaching English as a Foreign Language • GLSI- Global Logistics Specialist International University Credit Programs • University Study at the Beach (USB)- International Open University

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 61 i. BT TOEFL Waiver 80 i. BT TOEFL Waiver Intensive English Program Accreditation The Intensive English Program of the American Language Institute at California State University, Long Beach, is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period of April 2002 to April 2010 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. Conditional Admission CSULB offers “Academic Eligibility” (called “Conditional Admission” on some campuses). TOEFL Waiver Undergraduates Successful completion of Level 4 of the CSU Long Beach-ALI Intensive English Program fulfills English language admission requirements for CSU Long Beach undergraduate Graduates or Second Bachelors Successful completion of Level 6 of the CSU Long Beach-ALI Intensive English Program fulfills English language admission requirements for most graduate

Intensive English Program 13 weeks in Summer, 16 weeks in Fall & Spring Levels 1 -4 Electives vary from semester to semester. Examples of Elective courses are TOEFL Preparation (offered every session), Pronunciation, Idioms, Computers, etc. Levels 5 -6 Electives possibilities include GMAT and GRE preparation. Open University students participate in regular university courses with American students on a space-available basis. Fall and Spring schedules include an additional week for final exams in Open University courses. Students must be 18 years of age or high school graduates.

Prep Program 6 weeks • 6 weeks of Intensive English, 23 hours per week. • Focuses on Academic English • Students may continue to the Intensive English Program after completion • Small class size • On campus classrooms Prep Program Curriculum Hours of English per Week Reading/Writing/Grammar 9 Hours Listening/Speaking 8 Hours Vocabulary 3 Hours Culture 3 Hours Conversation Lab Up to 3 Hours Total 23 -26 Hours

Practical English Program The Practical English (PE) Program, available in July and August, is designed to improve students’ conversational English. Each session includes 19 hours of English instruction per week with field trips and activities. . July Activities • Six Flags Magic Mountain • Professional Baseball game • Long Beach tour August Activities • Universal Studios Hollywood • Beach outing • Long Beach tour Practical English Curriculum Hours of English per Week All Levels July (3 weeks) August (3 weeks) Conversational English 15 Hours Electives vary. Examples of elective courses are Pronunciation, Idioms, Computers, etc.

University Study at the Beach Study Abroad! The University Study at the Beach program provides an opportunity for international students to enroll in CSULB courses through the Open University process. • · 1 -2 semester program • ·Enroll in 9 -12 course credit units through Open University • Credits earned may be transferrable to other universities • ·Receive an official CSULB transcript • ·No long admission process! • TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6. 5 is required

Homestay Housing The American Language Institute recommends you make your housing arrangements in advance. If you would like the ALI staff to arrange your housing before you leave for the United States, you may choose from the following options. • CSULB On-Campus and Off-Campus Dormitories • Oakwood Apartments • Homestay • Temporary Housing Dormitories

American Language Institute A learning experience that will last a lifetime. American Language Institute 6300 State University Drive, Suite 230 Long Beach, CA, 90803 -4600 www. ccpe. csulb. edu/ali (+1) 562 -985 -8424