CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, QUEENS COLLEGE

Host Institution: City University Of New York, Queens College

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1945

Accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Phone #: (718) 997-5720

Phone #2: (718) 997-5718

Fax #: (718) 997-5731

E-Mail:

Website: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/eli

Application Contact Info: For Visa Applications: Bengisu Peker, International Student Advisor bengisu.peker@qc.cuny.edu

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
B:	18	0	0	0
I:	18	0	0	0
HI:	18	0	0	0
A:	18	0	0	0

* Other Course Type: Full-time and part-time ESL courses, academic English skills and foreign language courses, and customized contract courses for both local and international partners.

Additional Course Info: All classes are highly interactive, focusing on listening and speaking, reading and writing, grammar in context, pronunciation, strategic learning and academic development. ELI students study on a beautiful urban campus and may join clubs and enjoy collag

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
University Preparation	0

ESP Additional Info: Part-time courses in Academic Skills for College Preparation and Foreign Languages such as Mandarin available.

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
14	January
4	June
6	July
14	August

Terms Additional Info: Class Schedule for Fall and Spring Semesters • Study 18 hours a week, 4 days a week. Class Schedule for Summer Sessions • Study 20 hours a week, Monday-Thursday, 9:00-11:30 & 12:30-3:00.

Program Size: 300

Program Size, Summer: 100

Average Class Size: 16

Minimum Class Size: 13

Maximum Class Size: 21

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Americas	15.00
Asia	75.00
Other	10.00

Full-time Instructors: 0

Part-time Instructors: 30

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 18

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 0

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 30

Full-time Admin: 3

Part-time Admin: 0

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: All students are welcome to register. I-20s not available for part-time study.

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: All students are welcome to attend. International students requiring a student visa can visit the website and follow the application instructions for an I-20. www.qc.cuny.edu/eli/apply

Visa Forms Issued: I-20

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: no

Maximum Credits Eligible: 0

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: yes

Maximum Credits Avail.: 0

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no

Academic Admissions Conditions: Upon acceptance into an academic program, the ELI works with the academic institution to transfer the student's I-20. can be taken in the ESL.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Passing the Queens College ELI Examination with a certificate is the recognized as the equivalent of TOEFL 61 within CUNY

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: no

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Passing the Queens College ELI Examination with a certificate is the recognized as the equivalent of TOEFL 61 within CUNY. If higher score is needed, TOEFL is required.

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
2724	14
945	4.5
1365	6.5

Fees: $25

Insurance Cost: $0

Insurance Details: Students are encouraged to purchase travel insurance prior to leaving their countries.

Other Costs: I-20 application fee ($150)

Financial Aid Available: No

Campus Housing Availability: Available

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $12020

Housing Weeks: 39

Housing Cost Type: Room

Additional Housing Info: http://queenscollegehousing.com/about/

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: no

Homestay Assistance Available: no

Board Plan Additional Info: http://www.dineoncampus.com/queenscollege/show.cfm?cmd=residents

Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, International Student Advisor, Recreational Activities