RICE UNIVERSITY

Host Institution: Rice University

Host City Size: Over 500,000

Year Established: 1978

Accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

IEP Membership Organizations: EnglishUSA

Phone #: (713) 348-4019

Fax #: (713) 348-6131

E-Mail:

Website: http://esl.rice.edu

Application Contact Info: Rice University Glasscock School of Continuing Studies; Language Programs MS-560; P.O. Box 1892; Houston, Texas 77251-1892

Course Schedule:

Level	Class hrs/wk	Lab hrs/wk	CAI hrs/wk	Other* hrs/wk
B:	20	0	0	0
HB:	20	0	0	0
LI:	20	0	0	0
I:	20	0	0	0
HI:	20	0	0	0
A:	20	0	0	0

ESP Additional Info: TOEFL and IELTS preparation are available as advanced level special topics in selected sessions.

Test Preparation:

Test Type	hrs/wk
IELTS	20
TOEFL	20

Terms:

Term Duration in Weeks	Start Month
7	January
7	March
7	May
7	July
7	September
7	November

Terms Additional Info: Placement testing is offered one week prior to the beginning of each session.

Program Size: 150

Program Size, Summer: 150

Average Class Size: 12

Minimum Class Size: 0

Maximum Class Size: 0

Distribution:

Region	Percent
Africa	1.00
Americas	28.00
Asia	22.00
Europe	22.00
Middle East/North Africa	27.00

Full-time Instructors: 7

Part-time Instructors: 4

Average Full-time Hours per Week: 20

Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time: 7

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

Full-time Admin: 7

Part-time Admin: 0

Part-time study option: no

Tests used by the IEP for admission and proficiency: Other

Admissions: All Applicants

Admission Conditions: Must have graduated from secondary school

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

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

Maximum Credits Avail.: 0

I-20 Includes Academic Admission: no

TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission: yes

TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission: yes

Articulation Agreement(s): no

Tuition:

Tuition	Weeks
2340	7

Fees: $100

Insurance Cost: $0

Insurance Details: Students are responsible for purchasing their own medical insurance.

Other Costs: The $100 fee above is a testing and registration fee. Per session fees: Books (175), Rice ID (10) and parking fee (30). The per session fees are subject to change.

Financial Aid Available: A limited number of partial scholarships are available to re-enrolling students. Usually 2 scholarships are awarded each session.

Campus Housing Assistance Available: no

Additional Housing Info: Students are responsible for making their own housing arrangements. Although the program does not provide housing or make housing arrangements, students may contact the Intensive English program for a list of housing suggestions.

Off-Campus Housing Availability: Readily available, moderately priced

Off-Campus housing Assistance Available: no

Homestay Assistance Available: no

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