Students enjoy small class sizes and individualized attention in a beautiful natural environment.
T he curriculum begins with a focus on basic skills in English, then encourages communication skills, and ends with a focus on English for academic purposes. M ost students enjoy the beautiful forest and lake on campus, in addition to outdoor hiking, boating, camping, baseball games, sports, and contact with the friendly people of southern Illinois. Bordered by a 270,000 acre national forest and surrounded by several fishing and boating lakes, the city of Carbondale was named 'The Best Small City in Illinois' by Life in America's Small Cities. Located in the 'Heartland' region of the U.S.A., residents enjoy a low cost of living combined with easy access to major cities like St. Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Nashville.