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Spring 2010 - Schedule for Intensive English Classes
Intensive English Program (IEP)
The Intensive English courses have been designed to prepare students for American colleges and universities. There are six levels of courses covering core skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will be placed in appropriate levels of these classes based on the results of the ESL placement test (an oral interview and a writing sample). F-1 students must take both intensive classes (Speaking/Listening and Reading/Writing) to fulfill their visa requirements. Accuplacer or TOEFL test scores will not be considered when placing students into the intensive ESL program. ESL placement test results can be used at all NOVA campuses. Students have access to the library and computer labs.
See General Admissions for testing schedule.
All Intensive English classes are held at the Signal Hill building at 21335 Signal Hill Plaza (3rd floor) Sterling, VA 20164.
Intensive Speaking & Listening Schedule
These intensive oral communication courses include work in listening, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the Intro level (70/71) start developing simple conversation skills for everyday life, and students at the highest level (76) practice academic note taking and public speaking skills as well as acquire advanced vocabulary. Textbooks are required and can be purchased from the Loudoun campus bookstore in room LR 135. No tuition refund after February 2, 2010!
Class Schedule: Monday - Thursday, January 25 – April 29, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Non-instructional days: February 15, March 8 - 14
Tuition: $1,250 for 125 hours
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Intensive Reading & Writing Schedule
In addition to writing and reading, these intensive courses include work on grammar, critical thinking, and test taking skills. There are six levels of proficiency in these courses. Students at the Intro level (80/81) are introduced to writing sentences and students at the highest level (86) have regular practice writing academic essays. Textbooks are required and can be purchased from the Loudoun campus bookstore in room LR 135. No tuition refund after February 2, 2010!
Class Schedule: Monday - Thursday, January 25 – April 29, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Non-instructional days: February 15, March 8 - 14
Tuition: $1,250 for 125 hours
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New Course! Intensive Pronunciation
This intensive pronunciation course is for non-native English speakers at the high-beginning (73), low-intermediate (74) and intermediate level (75). The course is designed to help students recognize and produce the sounds, rhythms, stresses, and intonation patterns of American English. Students develop ability in all speaking situations through intensive training in oral readings in English, advanced pronunciation practice, in-class conversations, dialogues, and other listening and speaking situations. Students will receive individualized help from their instructor. Class size is limited. Textbooks are required and can be purchased from the Loudoun campus bookstore in room LR 135. No tuition refund after February 2, 2010!
Class Schedule: Monday - Thursday, January 25 – April 29, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Non-instructional days: February 15, March 8 - 14
Tuition: $1,250 for 125 hours
More intensive ESL classes are available in Specialty ESL. F-1 students need to speak with the ESL Coordinator for course selection.