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.

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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

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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.

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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

ali@ccpe.csulb.edu (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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