CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

Host Institution: California State University, Long Beach

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1984

Accreditations: Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA

Phone #: (562) 985-8424

Fax #: (562) 985-5580

E-Mail:

Website: http://www.ccpe.csulb.edu/ali/

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
HB:	23
LI:	23
I:	23
HI:	23
A:	23
BR:	18

* Other Course Type: BR can enroll in 1-2 open university courses for credit

Additional Course Info: BR can enroll in 1-2 open university courses for credit

English for Specific Purpose:

Specific Purpose	hrs
Pre MBA Program	0
Teacher Training	0

ESP Additional Info: MBA Prep Program includes GRE/GMAT Prep class, TEFL Training Program, Study Abroad @ the Beach (Open University for international students), Global Logistic Specialist International Program (certificate program)

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
GMAT	0
IELTS	0
TOEFL	0

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
	January
	April
	May
	July
	August
	October

Terms Additional Info: 6-week Intensive Preparatory Program (PREP) offered in April, July, and October

Program Size: 150

Program Size, Summer: 80

Average Class Size: 14

Minimum Class Size: 7

Maximum Class Size: 18

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Africa	1.00
Americas	9.00
Asia	64.00
Middle East/North Africa	26.00

Full-time Instructors: 5

Part-time Instructors: 17

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: 15

Full-time Admin: 2

Part-time Admin: 2

Part-time study option: yes

Part-time Eligibility: For F-2 Visa holders only

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: 18 years of age or older, or high school graduate

Visa Forms Issued: I-20

Other Visa Forms Issued - Details: none

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

Maximum Credits Eligible: 0

Conditions: With director's approval and enrollment in levels 5 or 6 of the IEP.

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

Maximum Credits Avail.: 9

Degree Levels: undergraduate and graduate (through Open University)

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: yes

Academic Admissions Conditions: Applicants who are academically and financially eligible but lack the required TOEFL score for degree programs are offered conditional admission. Students join the American Language Institute to improve their English proficiency.

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Successful completion of the Intensive English Program-Level 4

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used: Successful completion of the Intensive English Program-Level 6

Articulation Agreement(s): yes

Articulation Agreement Details: Completion of level 4 waives iBT61/IELTS5.5 and level 6 waives iBT80/IELTS6.0

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
5500	16
2750	6

Fees: $150

Insurance Cost: $540

Insurance Details: Insurance costs depend on the student's age

Other Costs: textbooks

Financial Aid Available: N/A

Campus Housing Availability: Limited

Campus Housing Assistance Available: yes

Housing Costs: $4500

Housing Weeks: 16

Housing Cost Type: Room and Board

Additional Housing Info: Housing/Board costs vary from $3000-$4500; Homestay with meals: $3,400 (17 wks), plus $100 placement fee

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: yes

Homestay Assistance Available: yes

Board Plan Availability: Board plan included in housing

Board Plan Additional Info: 19-21 meals per week; 2 meals per day with homestay

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