RESIDENT
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Permanent residents and local students can study at CSE part-time or full-time.

Programs start at 12 hours per week.

Sign up for a program or start with one class or conversation workshop
2-6 hours each week.

Resident Tuition & Fees

Pricing information for local students or permanent residents.

Resident Application (pdf)

Download the local student application form and send it by mail or fax.

Academic Calendar

CSE courses are taught by term, but new students may enroll in a customized program at any time.

  1. Target Skills Program (12 hours per week)

    * Designed for students wishing to focus on specific key language skills.

    * 12 lessons per week of instruction and workshops on either written or spoken communication.

    * Written communication & literacy target meets mornings.

    * Spoken communication & listening target meets afternoons.

  2. Semi-Intensive English Program (12 hours per week)

    * Students who wish to work on all language skills only 2 days each week can attend full days on Mondays and Wednesdays, or on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  3. Standard English Program (18-20 hours per week)

    * Expand your toolbox of English skills, and develop your proficiency in listening & speaking, reading & vocabulary, writing & grammar.

    * Learn how to communicate fluently and effectively in an academic setting.

    * Core courses in writing & grammar, reading & vocabulary, and speaking & listening.

    * Conversation partner program.   

  4. Intensive English Program (26 hours per week)

    * Builds on the Standard English Program.

    * Additional extension workshops and electives to help you expand your toolbox of academic English skills, and further develop your proficiency.

  5. Academic Preparation Program (26 hours per week)

    * Challenges development of the academic English skills you need to successfully enter American colleges and universities.

    * TOEFL preparation course includes 2 full-length practice exams.

  6. Premier English Program (32+ hours per week)

    * Maximize your progress at CSE.

    * Participate in all courses offered.

    * Meet with a private tutor for 2 hours each week.

  7. Individual English Language Courses

    Multiskills Courses: 4 levels (Beginning/Literacy to Intermediate) 5+ hours each week.

    Academic Courses: 6 levels (Beginning/Literacy to Advanced) 4-6 hours each week.

  8. Writing & Grammar
  9. Reading & Vocabulary
  10. Speaking & Listening
  11. Conversation Workshop: (Beginning/Literacy to Intermediate) 2 hours each week.

  12. Customized Programs

    We can customize a program to meet your educational needs!

    Private lessons and tutoring are available.

 

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