Intensive English Immersion Program forNagoya University
February – March 2019 (3 weeks or 4 weeks)
The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) ishappy to present a special Intensive English Program to students from Nagoya University. The program consistsof 20 hours of English language instruction per week. Students will take a placement test upon arrival todetermine the best level for their current language skills. They will also be integrated with students from all over
the world that are participating in the regular CESL term. This is an excellent opportunity for Nagoya University
students to strengthen their English skills while they also engage in extensive cultural exchange. In addition toclasses, social activities and excursions will be provided to enhance the overall immersion experience.
3 weeks program dates

4 weeks program dates

Recommended arrival

Sunday, February 17th

Sunday, February 10th

Program start date

Monday, February 18th

Monday, February 11th

Program end date

Friday, March 8th

same

Recommended departure

Saturday, March 9th

sameApplication deadline:
December 1, 2018
Application procedure:
1- Students must complete the attached application. It is very short and easy to complete.
2- Send the application via email to the admissions officer, Lili Angel, at: cesl@siu.edu
3- Attach the following documents to the email:a. Good quality copy of your passport (must be valid for at least 1 year)
b. Proof of funding: This is a bank statement of the person paying for the program (self, parents, etc.).
The amount of the bank statement must be equal or greater to the total cost of the program. Thebank statement or letter must be in English.
4- After reviewing the documents, we will send the student an I-20 form, the document needed to apply for
the F-1 student visa. We will send you instructions about the visa application procedure when we issue theI-20 form.
Activities:
Students will experience a Mardi Gras Festival activity, watch a SIU basketball game with CESL and SIU students,and participate in a game and movie night. In addition, we will take the students to one of the beautiful areas of
the Shawnee National Forest for a day hike and we will have a traditional American BBQ (grill out), weatherpermitting.
Program Cost:
Please see the table on the next page for detailed program costs.

CESL & SIU Fees

3 weeks

4 weeks

Application Fee

WaivedWaivedTuition & Fees (includes placement testing, tech fee,certificate, ID card, and legal fee)

$1024.00$1312.00

SIU fee: Recreation Center$28.00$36.00SIU fee: Health Insurance & Health Center Access(includes mandatory tuberculosis screening)
Transportation (includes transportation to and from theairport, and local bus service)
Activity Fee$187.00$168.00$50.00

Housing(Ambassador Hall; includes linens, all rooms sharebathrooms with adjacent rooms)*TOTAL COST PER STUDENT:$407.00 (single)$303.00 (double)$505.00 (single)$375.00 (double)$1,864.00 (single)$1,760.00 (double)$2,258.00 (single)$2,128.00 (double)*TOTAL COST PER STUDENT:
The total cost indicated above does not include meals or textbooks.
• Textbooks: If the participants prefer, we can add the textbook use fee ($100) to the above charges.
Students do not get to keep the books at the end of the program. Another option is for students to buybooks themselves after arrival. Please let us know your preference.
• Meals: Students can purchase any number of “Block-20” meal plans. This meal plan includes 20 meals
for $190.00 at any of the on-campus residence halls. Another option is for the students to buy andprepare their own food in the large kitchen at Ambassador Hall. The kitchen is stocked by CESL withkitchen supplies (pots, pans, etc.) The approximate cost to buy groceries is about the same as for theBlock-20 arrangement.
Methods of payment:• Most students pay once they arrive using cash or credit card.
• Students can also pay before arrival using a foreign bank account or foreign credit card via the following
website: https://www.flywire.com/pay/ceslsiu• They can also pay via bank transfer (We can send you the wire number, swift code, and otherinformation need if you prefer this method of payment).
We look forward to welcoming students from Nagoya University in our center. If you have any questions, please
send me an email to cesl@siu.edu
Lilia Angel-Post, DSO
CESL Admissions & Advisement