DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Host Institution: Drexel University

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1989

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA, UCIEP

Phone #: (215) 895-2022

Fax #: (215) 895-6775

E-Mail:

Website: http://www.drexel.edu/elc

Application Contact Info: n/a

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
B:	21	0	0	220
LI:	21	0	0	220
I:	21	0	0	220
A:	21	0	0	220

* Other Course Type: Free individualized tutoring, workshops, and conversation network

Additional Course Info: Conditional admission to Drexel is available! Provisional admission to graduate studies. Test Preparation courses. Teacher Training. Online offerings. Summer cultural programs

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
Business	0
Teacher Training	0
University Preparation	0

ESP Additional Info: Advanced intermediate students with a university degree may choose the Global Business English (GLOBE) program.

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
IELTS	6
TOEFL	6

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
11	January
6	January
6	February
11	April
6	April
11	June
6	June
6	July
11	September
6	September
6	November

Program Size: 55

Program Size, Summer: 96

Average Class Size: 8

Minimum Class Size: 6

Maximum Class Size: 15

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Americas	11.00
Asia	33.00
Middle East/North Africa	44.00
Other	12.00

Full-time Instructors: 6

Part-time Instructors: 4

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 15

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 5

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time: 4

Full-time Admin: 6

Part-time Admin: 0

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: Non F-1 visa holders with approval of the DSO and space availability.

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: Students may apply to the Intensive English program OR for undergraduate conditional admission. An application, application fee, and financial documents for I-20 are required for admission. Transcripts and test scores are required for conditional admissio

Visa Forms Issued: I-20

Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: none

Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit: yes

Maximum Credits Eligible: 21

Conditions: Must be conditionally admitted through the International Gateway program

IEP students can take academic courses at college/university: no

Maximum Credits Avail.: 0

Degree Levels: undergraduate

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: yes

Academic Admissions Conditions: The Drexel International Gateway program provides undergraduate conditional admission to academically qualified applicants with baseline TOEFL or IELTS scores.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS is also accepted for admission.

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: IELTS is also accepted for admission

Articulation Agreement(s): yes

Articulation Agreement Details: Drexel ELC has articulation agreements with several colleges and universities that will waive the TOEFL/IELTS requirement upon successful completion of Drexel ELC Level 6.

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
3213	6
5355	11

Fees: $150

Insurance Cost: $560

Insurance Details: For 6 & 11 weeks.

Other Costs: Express mail fee, $60

Financial Aid Available: Two (2) $1200 scholarships for continuing students are offered each term

Campus Housing Availability: Limited

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Cost Type: Room

Additional Housing Info: Housing is available off campus at nearby International House, or in homestays (host family).

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: no

Board Plan Availability: Board plan included in housing

Services Available: Academic Counseling, Campus Orientation, Conversation Partners, Crosscultural Activities, Field Trips, Homestay, International Student Advisor, Personal/Cultural Counseling, Recreational Activities, Visa/Tax Counseling