- The English as a Second Language Institute at St. Norbert College serves as an excellent education institution for students who are interested in studying English as a second language. - There are many different things to do at St. Norbert College which international students can always enjoy. - ESL teachers and staff are active in these professional organizations: NAFSA, TESOL, AAIEP
National Mix
Nationalities of students include Asian, South American,European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
There’s no TOEFL score required if a student successfully completes the advanced level of the ESL program and receives a certificate of completion.
ESL InstituteAbout the
The English as a Second Language Institute at St. Norbert College provides intensive, multi-skill, English language instruction to enable students to learn English and adjust to American culture. Whether a student's goal is to learn English to succeed in an American classroom or to improve his or her performance in professional, academic, and social environments, this institute has a wealth of experience to offer best English programs in a beautiful setting on the Fox River in northeastern Wisconsin, near Green Bay.Faculty members will be right next to their students to enable them to acquire the skills to read, write, speak and understand American English for academic and professional purposes.
St. Norbert CollegeAbout the
Since 1121, members of the religious order founded by Norbert of Xanten have embraced a tradition of radical hospitality. Today, at St. Norbert College, that same tradition is enthusiastically extended to all students. At St. Norbert, all are welcome. Much has changed since 1898 when the college was founded to train young men for the priesthood, yet the deep sense of community people will find here remains strongly rooted in the Norbertine order. As the mission states, the school is dedicated to providing an education that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development. Among the top ten Catholic liberal arts colleges in the nation, St. Norbert College is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Reports.
Focus of Study : When students choose this English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, they’ll discover that the school has had a long tradition of serving international students. St. Novert College has been offering ESL classes since 1993, and has existed since its foundation in 1898. The institute offers a multi-level, non-credit, intensive English program. The staff will place students in one of four levels of ESL instruction: beginning, elementary, intermediate and advanced. They’ll take an English placement test to determine their level of instruction. When it's done, studnets will find themselves prepared for further studies and a professional career.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Most of the classes will have about 10 students, with no more than 15 students in any class. They’ll have plenty of time to work individually with tutors, conversation partners and instructors. Students can be confident in receiving a solid education as St. Norbert College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and nationally recognized as an academically challenging institution. All ESL classes are also accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
Curriculum : Students will find courses in many levels to help them achieve the English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they’re seeking. The school offers an English placement test to help determine the level of instruction that’s appropriate for each student.
Classroom Hour : ESL Programs offer 20 hours of classes per week, including a variety of opportunities where students can practice and develop their English.
Focus of Study : When students choose this English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, they’ll discover that the school has had a long tradition of serving international students. St. Novert College has been offering ESL classes since 1993, and has existed since its foundation in 1898. The institute offers a multi-level, non-credit, intensive English program. The staff will place students in one of four levels of ESL instruction: beginning, elementary, intermediate and advanced. They’ll take an English placement test to determine their level of instruction. When it's done, studnets will find themselves prepared for further studies and a professional career.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Most of the classes will have about 10 students, with no more than 15 students in any class. They’ll have plenty of time to work individually with tutors, conversation partners and instructors. Students can be confident in receiving a solid education as St. Norbert College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and nationally recognized as an academically challenging institution. All ESL classes are also accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.
Curriculum : Students will find courses in many levels to help them achieve the English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they’re seeking. The school offers an English placement test to help determine the level of instruction that’s appropriate for each student.
Classroom Hour : ESL Programs offer 20 hours of classes per week, including a variety of opportunities where students can practice and develop their English.
Course Information
Class size
15 Students
Schedule
8, 16, 24, 32 Weeks
Course Level
4 Levels
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
Most ESL students will live in one of 12 residence halls (dormitories) on campus, and his or her roommate will either be American or another international student. This gives students a great opportunity to practice English and learn about another culture. No matter which residence hall students live in, it will have clothes washers and dryers, a small kitchen, a recreation room and a study room. All the rooms will have wireless internet connections for computers and most students bring their own computers to campus.
Surrounding Area
De Pere, Wisconsin, the location of this riverfront campus, is part of the metropolitan Green Bay area. Students will quickly find that the campus is in a quiet, safe community, with plenty of social and cultural opportunities close at hand. Green Bay has a metropolitan population of about 230,000 people and is located about 3 hours by car from Chicago; 2 hours from Milwaukee; 2 hours from Madison; and about 4.5 hours from Minneapolis. The weather in De Pere changes frequently. From September to May, temperatures range from 0°F to 70°F (-18°C to 18°C) with both rain and snow. In the summer, temperatures range from 60°F to 90°F (16°C to 32°C); it is mostly warm (often hot and humid) with generally clear skies. Students will need both lightweight clothing and warm winter clothes, in addition to an umbrella and raincoat. Of course, clothing for all types of weather is available in local stores and shops.
Facilities
St Norbert College's campus includes classrooms, dormitories, a library, a cafeteria, a snack bar, a student center with a game room, computer laboratories, a theater, an athletic complex for indoor sports such as basketball.
Activity
ESL Institute will arrange several events including shopping trips within and outside De Pere, Wis., interactive parties and social events, discussions on a variety of topics, movies, special performances, and trips to other scenic areas in Wisconsin. Students are encouraged to join college clubs and organizations and attend campus lectures, sporting events, movies and plays. Some events may require a small fee.
Location
Getting to the school from the airport
The airport in Green Bay is a short 10-minute drive from campus. To make the arrival a smooth one, simply contact school staff with the student's arrival date and time in advance. They will arrange to pick you up at the airport and bring the studnet to campus.
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