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AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
CALIfoRNIA STATE UNIvERSITy,
LoNG BEACh
Message from the DeanWelcome to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the American Lan-
guage Institute (ALI)! Whether your need is for an English language program, University
Study at the Beach or other customized programs, I am certain that you will find our
campus a very welcoming and enjoyable place. In addition to ALI programs, you will find
an abundance of other educational programs here for your future needs.
At ALI you will find dedicated faculty with a commitment to student success. Coming to
a new country, a new environment, and a completely different culture can be quite
overwhelming. Our highly skilled staff, with years of experience assisting international
students, will work with you every step of the way.
In addition, beautiful beaches, spectacular mountains, and the sunny southern California
weather will certainly make your time at CSULB unforgettable. I am looking forward to
welcoming you to Long Beach.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeet Joshee
Associate Vice President and Dean
International, Continuing and Professional Education
WELCoME MESSAGE
About The American Language Institute
As a division of the College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE), the ALI
is dedicated to preparing motivated international students for academic study at the
American university- or college-level.
All ALI programs require students to be at least 18 years of age or high school graduates.
Here at California State University, Long Beach’s American Language Institute, we have
had the privilege of welcoming students from all over the world to our many programs
in English and study abroad for more than 25 years. As a proud alumnus of CSULB and
Director of the American Language Institute, I look forward to welcoming you to our
program at this beautiful campus in sunny southern California.
Go Beach!
Lynne Richmond
Director
American Language Institute
Message from the Director
The American Language Institute offers:
• Well-trained and qualified
teachers
• Small, multinational
on-campus classes with
individual attention
• Assistance with college
selection, application and
admissions
• Access to all university
resources and facilities
• English Language Pro-
grams
• Certificate Programs
• University Credit Programs
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is one of the largest schools in the Cali-
fornia State University system and second largest university by enrollment in the state
of California with 35,000 students. CSULB is a large urban campus with 8 colleges and
over 280 fields of study. Located in Los Angeles County and only 3 miles (4.8 km) from
the ocean, CSULB is a short ride from the beach.
ABoUT
CALIfoRNIA STATE UNIvERSITy, LoNG BEACh
University Distinctions
• 4th Best Public Masters Uni-
versity in the West
U.S.News&WorldReport’s
“America’sBestCollegesGuide,”
2010edition
• One of the Nation’s 50 “ Best
Value ” Public Colleges
ThePrincetonReview,
2010edition
CSULBwastheonlyCali-
forniaStateUniversitytobe
ranked.
• College of Engineering is
ranked #38 among the
nation’s best undergraduate
engineering programs
U.S.News&WorldReport’s
“America’sBestCollegesGuide,”
2010edition
• College of Business Admin-
istration was named an
outstanding business school
for its MBA programs
ThePrincetonReview,
“Best301BusinessSchools,”
2010edition
• A comprehensive University
accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC).
CSULB FactsSize of Campus323 acres
Students Enrolled 35,000
Students Living On-campus 2,500
International Students 1,800
Number of Colleges 8
Baccalaureate Degrees 87
Master’s Degrees 67
Doctoral Degrees 2
L LongBeach
A LosAngeles
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Long Beach is located in Southern California, USA, on the Pacific coast. It is situated in
Los Angeles County, about 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles. Long
Beach is the fifth-largest city in California and second largest city within the Los Angeles
area with 492,682 inhabitants.
ABoUT
LoNG BEACh
Sunny Days 333
Average High Temperature 23°C
Average January High 19°C
Average July High 28°C
Average Humidity 53%
Weather Facts
Vanvarang IengphasukThailand
Intensive English Program
“The great American
Language Institute taught
me ways to communicate
efficiently, through the
amazing multicultural
experiences I have gained.
The outstanding instruc-
tors helped me uncover
my hidden potentials. ALI
broadened my chances
and opportunities to com-
plete my Master’s Degree.
APPLIED STATISTICS
DEGREE, HERE I COME !”
Sven von BorriesBrazil
USB
Global Logistics Special-
ist International
“An international experi-
ence is always worth it,
but there’s nothing better
when you’re able to
combine a nice place to
live with the professional-
ism of a good Institute.
Being part of this was not
only an investment for my
career, but also for my
personal life. Thank you
ALI/CSULB for making my
dream come true.”
INTENSIvE ENGLISh PRoGRAM
Why should you enroll in the Intensive English Program?
• TOEFL waiver for entrance
to CSULB undergradu-
ate and graduate degree
programs
• TOEFL waiver for entrance
to partner community col-
leges
• Preparation for academic
study at a U.S. college or
university
• Training for TOEFL, GMAT,
GRE or other entrance
examinations
• To study English for a
career
Students in Level 5 and 6 of the IEP program may take 1 to 2 CSULB university credit courses through Open University. Students in Levels 5 and 6, taking Open University courses in the Fall and Spring, add an additional week of studies for final exams.
13 WEEkS SUMMER
16 WEEkS FALL
16 WEEkS SPRING
The Intensive English Program (IEP) is designed to prepare students for academic work
at the college/university level. The program is offered every Spring, Summer and Fall
term. A placement test given during new student orientation determines the level in which
students are placed. Students may begin in any term and continue year-round. Beginning
to advanced English learners are welcome.
University Credit Courses
Sample IEP Schedule
Sample of elective courses may include TOEFL Preparation, Spelling, Pronunciation, Idioms, Business
English, GMAT Preparation, Sitcoms and Vocabulary.
Summer25 hours of English per week
Fall23 hours of English per week
Spring23 hours of English per week
Reading /Writing /Vocabulary
Elective
Grammar Reading /Writing /Vocabulary
Elective
GrammarReading /Writing /Vocabulary
FridayTuesday Wednesday ThursdayMonday
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
9 :00 a m
10 :00 a m
11 :00 a m
12 :00 pm
1 :00 pm
2 :00 pm
3 :00 pm
4 :00 pm
Do you have less than 2 months to study English ? Consider our Prep Program ! This
program, available in the Fall, Spring and Summer, is for students who are interested in
a short-term English for Academic Purposes course or want a head- start on our next
Intensive English Program. At the end of each program, students will take a placement
test to enter the next IEP term.
6 WEEkS SUMMER
6 WEEkS FALL
6 WEEkS SPRING
PREP PRoGRAM
Conversation Lab
Our optional afterschool Conversation Lab gives students the opportunity to meet and interact with flu-
ent speakers of English. Conversation Partners are CSULB students dedicated to helping our students
improve their conversation skills.
*
Sample Prep Program Schedule
Summer23 hours of English per week
Fall23 hours of English per week
Spring23 hours of English per week
9 :00 a m
10 :00 a m
11 :00 a m
12 :00 pm
1 :00 pm
2 :00 pm
3 :00 pm
4 :00 pm
Reading /Writing /Vocabulary
Culture
Grammar Reading /Writing /Vocabulary
Culture
GrammarReading /Writing /Vocabulary
FridayTuesday Wednesday ThursdayMonday
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
Listening / Speaking
Conversation Lab * ( optional )
Lunch
Miho TakahashiJapan
Prep Program
Intensive English Program
USB
“ALI teachers and faculty
are so friendly. They always
encourage students to
push forward, not only
with study but also daily.
The classes are great. The
class quality is the best
I’ve experienced. It’s not
an exaggeration to say that
my TOEFL score soared
because of ALI.”
Yaser Zaid Al Juwaid Saudi Arabia/USA
Intensive English Program
“I have had a great
experience at the Ameri-
can Language Institute.
The instructors and staff
members work hard
together as a team to help
students achieve their
goals. While enrolled in
the ALI, students learn
not only language but
also a lot about American
culture and life in America.
Moreover, the students
have the opportunity to
choose elective classes
that they are interested in,
in addition to taking their
core classes. Besides
learning English, I have
made many friends from all
over the globe.”
This program can be customized for
groups of 15 or more. Please e-mail ali@
ccpe.csulb.edu with any questions or to
request further information.
The Practical English (PE) Program, available in July and August, is designed to improve
students’ conversational English. Each session includes 15 hours of English instruction
per week plus field trips and activities. At the end of each program, students may enroll in
the following IEP term.
3 WEEkS SUMMER
PRACTICAL ENGLISh PRoGRAM
University Credit ProgramsUniversity Study at the Beach (USB)
The University Study at the Beach program provides international students the opportu-nity to study abroad at California State Uni-versity, Long Beach.
• 1–2 semester program• Enroll in 9 (graduate minimum) to 12
(undergraduate minimum) course credit units through Open University
• TOEFL 61 or IELTS 5.5 is required• Credits earned may be transferrable to other
universities• No long admission process !
Certificate ProgramsGlobal Logistics Specialist International (GLSI)
This 6-month program is designed to provide supply chain / logistics training through U.S. perspectives, English language instruction, and U.S. cultural experiences.
• Global Logistics Specialist (GLS) courses• Intensive English Courses• ALI electives or CSULB credit courses
through Open University
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
This program is designed to prepare students to be English Instructors in a variety of set-tings around the world.
Program Benefits:• 8-week (160 hours) intensive program at
CSULB• No prior English teaching experience neces-
sary • Meets international standards• Guidance with finding positions
Information: • Individuals and groups welcome ! Housing
options available• International requirements: TOEFL (iBT) 71,
IELTS 6.0, or TOEIC 700• F-1 student visa• Tuition = $2,800– $3,200
Customized English Language ProgramsShort-Term English Language Programs
Summer English Language Programs
English for Nursing
SPECIAL PRoGRAMS
STUDENT SERvICES
Level1
FoundationLevel
Level2
Level3
Level5
Level4
Level6
The American Language Institute provides advisement and support services for students inter-ested in applying to a U.S. college or university. The ALI also provides CSULB application work-shops every term to make the transition into a CSULB degree program as smooth as possible.
Assistance in applying to CSULB
ALI TOEFL Wavier
Undergraduates
Successful completion of Level 4 of the Inten-sive English Program fulfills English Lan-guage admission requirements for a CSULB undergraduate degree program—or partner-ing institution—without taking the TOEFL.
Graduates
Successful completion of Level 6 of the Inten-sive English Program fulfills English Language admission requirements for most CSULB graduate degree programs without taking the TOEFL.
A CSULB university Preliminary Evaluation of transcripts is also available through the Ameri-can Language Institute from December 1–August 15th. This service is for students who wish to apply to CSULB in the near future and want to know if they are academically eligible. Please contact our office for more details.
Please check www.CSUMentor.edu for Spring entry availability.
Undergraduate / Transfer
Graduate
October 1
October 1
November 30
April 1
February 15
April 15
Fall Entry1st Day to Apply Online
Online Application Deadline
Deadline for Support-ing Documents to ALI
Students seeking conditional admission must apply online at www.CSUMentor.edu. Supporting international application documents and online application confirmation page must be mailed to the ALI. It is also necessary to apply to the Intensive English Program or already be attending the ALI during this time.
Conditional Admission
Housing
The American Language Institute (ALI) recommends you make your housing arrangements in advance. If you would like the ALI staff to arrange your housing before leaving for the United States, you may choose from the following options:
• CSULB on-campus and off-campus dormitories
• Oakwood apartments• Homestay
• Temporary housing
ALI Activities
Students in all American Language Institute programs have the opportunity to participate in and attend afterschool activities such as:
• Long Beach tours• Professional sporting events
• Ice cream socials• Movies
• Beach parties• Holiday parties
hoW To APPLy To ThE
AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Submit:
1. AmericanLanguageInstitute
ApplicationForm
May be filled out by hand or online at www.ccpe.csulb.edu / ali .
2. AmericanLanguageInstitute
Payments
Acceptable forms of payment include per-sonal check drawn on a U.S. bank account, money order, cashier’s check, bank check, or Visa/MasterCard online at www.ccpe.csulb.edu/ali . Please check with our office for wire transfer information.
A. $150 Application Fee Includes processing and express mail fees.
B. Full Tuition Payment Your tuition payment must be paid before
the I-20 can be issued. If the F-1 student visa is denied by the U.S. embassy or consulate, please contact the ALI as soon as possible.
3. FinancialDocuments
Submit a bank statement (less than 6 months old) with a minimum balance of $9,400 U.S. dollars or equivalent convert-ible currency. If statement is a time deposit account, it must show that money can be withdrawn without penalty. Other accept-able documents include your or your sponsor’s bank statement or government financial guarantee.
4. PassportCopy
The ALI will need a copy of the pages in your passport where your name and date of birth appear.
SendApplicationMaterialsto:
California State University, Long Beach American Language Institute 6300 State University Drive, Suite 230 Long Beach, CA 90815-4600, USA E-mail Fax
[email protected] (1) 562-985-7104
Filing Dates
If you are applying from outside the United States and wish to obtain an F-1 visa, your application should be submitted to our offices at least 45 days prior to the first day of orientation. Transfer students may submit their application and transfer documents up to 7 days before orientation.
Transfer Verification FormTransfer Students Only
Students who are transferring from another school must have their current school fill out a Transfer Verification Form and submit it with their application. The transfer form can be found at www.ccpe.csulb.edu / ALI / Documents / spDocuments /Documents_Transfer_Form_Revised.pdf .
ALI Staff
ALI Instructors
Mission Statement
The mission of the American Language Institute (ALI) is to provide quality English as
a Second Language instruction that meets the high educational standards of its affili-
ate campus, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). As a unit within Col-
lege of Continuing and Professional Education, the self-support division on campus,
the American Language Institute responds to the needs of a variety of audiences. As
such, the American Language Institute includes long-term and short-term programs,
credit and non-credit courses, as well as support services and activities appropriate
for its different clients. A large part of the efforts within the institute focuses on the
Intensive English Program (IEP), which offers academic and practical ESL instruction
to a post-secondary audience. The IEP administrators, faculty and staff endeavor to
maximize learning and successfully prepare students for studies at U.S. colleges and
universities. Every effort is made to provide effective support services and facilitate
student use of campus and community resources.
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www.ccpe.csulb.edu/[email protected]
California State University, Long BeachAmerican Language Institute
(1) 562-985-8424 tel(1) 562-985-7104 fax
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