- WKU is home to many highly ranked and nationally-recognized academic programs such as Journalism and Broadcasting, Education, Engineering, Business and award winning speech and debate team. - The university rests on a hill overlooking Bowling Green, causing many to call the campus one of the most beautiful in America. - estern Kentucky University is an academically demanding university which is consistently ranked in the second tier of southern universities.
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Total students number 175, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, Vietnam
Conditional Admission
ESLI is a program that will give the students theopportunity to join the universities degree programs. No TOEFL or IELTS required.Upon completion, academically qualified students will be admitted to the ESLI universities.Students do not need to take GMAT or GRE exams at the time of application Instead,ESLI affiliated universities allow students to take the exams at the end of thePre-University level of the ESLI program.
ESLI (English as a Second Language International)About the
Western Kentucky University is one of the highest
ranked universities in the Southern United States. WKU is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award
associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. WKU is
known for its beautiful campus and friendly peer students. The university is a
home of a well-known Gatton Academy for Mathematics and Sciences, and it also
has honors program and exceptional study abroad programs.
International(ESLi),
an official institution, endorses McNeese as a supreme
location
for language education. ESLi is well-known for its strong affiliations
with
the offered university programs; and students who participate in the
program
will not only be able to immerse themselves in university cultures, but
will
also have an opportunity to be accepted to internationally acclaimed
undergraduate/graduate
programs with a possibility of receiving a scholarship.
Western Kentucky UnivesityAbout the
WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city
with a population of 50,000 people. The city is only an hour away from
Nashville, Tennessee, city of Jazz, soul, and culture. The University is known
for its academic excellence; the math and science programs, education,
engineering, and more are recognized on national and international level. Western Kentucky University prepares students to be
productive, engaged, and socially responsible citizen leaders of a global
society. It provides research, service and lifelong learning opportunities for
its constituents. WKU is responsible for stewarding a high quality of life for
those within its reach.
Focus of Study : Students of ESLi program can not only excel academically, but can also experience diverse social activities. ESLi is mainly focused with students who intend to apply to colleges, but program also offers acceptance into renowned graduate programs.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students have a choice of programs called Academic English& University Entrance or English only studies. The former program is more academically focused and intense, but students can achieve their individual pursuits through these different programs.
Curriculum : Curriculum includes language studies that include Listening, Reading, Speaking/Pronunciation, Composition, Vocabulary, and Grammar studies. In Listening classes, students will use a variety of sources to practice listening skills that can be applied both inside and outside of the classroom. For Speaking/Pronunciation, students can gain confidence when they speak in a variety of situations. Students will be comfortable with casual conversations, formal dialogue, class presentations, and so on. With Reading classes, students will have in-class reading exercises and a personalized reading program. Students will not only read for pleasure but also for university studies. Exposure to a wide variety of texts will provide the students with opportunities to find and select their own materials as well as develop some personal preferences. In Composition, students will start writing some basic paragraphs through guided practices. Then students will learn to research, organize, and compose research papers. In addition to these core skills, students will also learn word-processing skills to prepare for university writing assignments. With Vocabulary course, students will develop a vocabulary base appropriate for everyday conversations and classroom situations. They will also learn methods forlong-term building and retaining functional vocabulary. For grammar classes, students are encouraged to learn grammar through use, not just via text. Grammar instruction is provided within the context of listening,speaking, reading, and writing.
Classroom Hour : 25 hours per week (Fall&Spring terms)/ 30 hours per week (Summer term) 9:00-9:30 Reading&Discussion 9:30-12:00 Listening, Speaking and Pronunciations Lunch 1:00-3:00 Reading, Grammar and Writing 3:00-4:00 Language Computer Lab 5:00-6:00 Dinner After 6:00 Activities depending on the school.
Focus of Study : Students of ESLi program can not only excel academically, but can also experience diverse social activities. ESLi is mainly focused with students who intend to apply to colleges, but program also offers acceptance into renowned graduate programs.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Students have a choice of programs called Academic English& University Entrance or English only studies. The former program is more academically focused and intense, but students can achieve their individual pursuits through these different programs.
Curriculum : Curriculum includes language studies that include Listening, Reading, Speaking/Pronunciation, Composition, Vocabulary, and Grammar studies. In Listening classes, students will use a variety of sources to practice listening skills that can be applied both inside and outside of the classroom. For Speaking/Pronunciation, students can gain confidence when they speak in a variety of situations. Students will be comfortable with casual conversations, formal dialogue, class presentations, and so on. With Reading classes, students will have in-class reading exercises and a personalized reading program. Students will not only read for pleasure but also for university studies. Exposure to a wide variety of texts will provide the students with opportunities to find and select their own materials as well as develop some personal preferences. In Composition, students will start writing some basic paragraphs through guided practices. Then students will learn to research, organize, and compose research papers. In addition to these core skills, students will also learn word-processing skills to prepare for university writing assignments. With Vocabulary course, students will develop a vocabulary base appropriate for everyday conversations and classroom situations. They will also learn methods forlong-term building and retaining functional vocabulary. For grammar classes, students are encouraged to learn grammar through use, not just via text. Grammar instruction is provided within the context of listening,speaking, reading, and writing.
Classroom Hour : 25 hours per week (Fall&Spring terms)/ 30 hours per week (Summer term) 9:00-9:30 Reading&Discussion 9:30-12:00 Listening, Speaking and Pronunciations Lunch 1:00-3:00 Reading, Grammar and Writing 3:00-4:00 Language Computer Lab 5:00-6:00 Dinner After 6:00 Activities depending on the school.
Course Information
Class size
10-15 Students
Schedule
15 Weeks
Course Level
4 levels
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
No TOEFL or IELTS required. Students do not needto take GMAT or GRE exams at the time of application for thegraduate programs. Instead, ESLi Affiliated universities allow students to takethe exams at the end of the Pre-University level of the ESLi Program.
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
WKU offers fifteen different residence halls on
campus. Most ESLi students live in Pearce Ford Tower (PFT) and Barnes Campbell
because both are opened year around. PFT is a 27 story, female residence hall
on the south end of campus. The building was built in 1970 and is the tallest
residence hall in Kentucky. PFT was renovated in 2009, and there are TV lounge
and student centers within the building. Barnes Campbell is a 9 story male
residence hall built in 1966. The building was renovated in 2003, and it is
located on the south end of campus across from Activities Center.
Surrounding Area
The campus is located on a hill overlooking the
city of Bowling Green, Kentucky. City has a population of approximately 60,000.
It takes 1 hour drive by car to Nashville, Tennessee, and 2 hours drive to
south of Louisville, Kentucky. WKU has been named as one of the most beautiful
campuses in the United Nations. Students will enjoy four distinct seasons and
mild climate around the year.
Facilities
In Western Kentucky University, there are 66 major buildings on the 200-acre main
campus and another 765 acres on the University Farm. The student body is made
up of 18,000 students from all over the USA and more than 46 different
countries.
Activity
At Western Kentucky University, students will be able to take part in more than 50 intramural and club sports, experience authentic dorm community life, and take part in academically accredited journalism, education, engineering programs, and many more.
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