FLS Saint Peter's University
Description of FLS Saint Peter's University
- Location: Jersey City, USA;
- Curriculum: Discover New York, TOEFL, General English / Intensive English, Vacation English, Academic English;
- Age of students: 15 years and over;
- Dates: year-round;
- Duration of study: from 2 weeks;
- Intensity of lessons: 18-36 lessons weekly;
- Type of accommodation: apartments (of 18 years), host family, common residence.
One of the most prestigious and well-known educational organizations in the USA - FLS International - offers students from all over the world interesting combined courses near the most amazing American cities: New York, Boston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles. International Students can not only significantly improve their language level and learn English in a relaxed, comfortable environment, but also to explore the legendary sights and interesting tourist places, to find new friends from around the world and to spend an unforgettable vacation.
The private Saint Peter's University was founded in 1872: today it offers a student more than 50 programs of study (bachelor's, master's and doctoral studies) and is popular with entrants all over the world, not just American citizens. The campus is located inside a large New York metropolitan area, in the developed industrial and financial area of ​​the country (the city of Jersey). Jersey is located on the right bank of the Hudson River directly opposite to the world-famous Manhattan Island: they are connected by ferry and underground communication, which gives students the opportunity to visit New York's sights at any free time and stroll along the busy streets and go shopping. The main programs of the university are attended by more than 3 thousand students, and about 19 teams of the National Association of Student Sports are also based here.
What accommodations and amenities are provided for the campers?
Campers stay in comfortable dormitory-style accommodations with modern amenities such as bathrooms, common areas, and recreational facilities. Meals are provided, and dietary restrictions are accommodated.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in FLS Saint Peter's University
Quick overview: Vacation English is designed for international students.
About the educational program: Before starting the studying, students write a test that determines their initial level of knowledge and distributes them to the appropriate group, which leads to main advantages of the program:
- More effective learning;
- Productive timetable;
- Comfortable for children.
The course is designed for 18 lessons per week (15 hours). You can start classes on any Monday, all the year round.
Quick overview of General English Program: Before starting the studying, students write a test that determines their initial level of knowledge and distributes them to the appropriate group. You can start classes on any Monday, all the year round.
The intensity of the studying is 24 lessons of general English per week (20 hours):
- 20 lessons are devoted to the development of common skills:
- Reading;
- Listening block;
- Writing and speaking;
- Grammar;
- Vocabulary.
- 4 classes are devoted to the study of individual topics or aspects, selected by students:
- Clear and correct pronunciation;
- Expansion of vocabulary;
- Help in preparing homework;
- Improving speaking, etc.
Brief information of Intensive English Program: Before starting the studying, students also write a test that determines their initial level of knowledge and distributes them to the appropriate group.
Each week, students will be offered 30 lessons (25 hours):
- 20 lessons are devoted to general language skills, knowledge (grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening, writing and speaking);
- 6 lessons per day are devoted to the studying of the chosen elective topic: it can be sociology, effective preparation for a college or university, study of cinematography, business English, etc.;
- 4 additional lessons are devoted to improving and developing the chosen language aspect: for example, improving pronunciation, speaking, expanding vocabulary, etc.
Elective courses can be changed every week, based on their own interests and inclinations.
Quick overview: TOEFL educational program is designed for international students and provides high standarts of international education.
Before starting the studying, students write a test that determines their initial level of knowledge and distributes them to the appropriate group.
Every week, students attend 20 lessons of general English, and every day there are 6 additional classes designed to provide comprehensive and effective preparation for passing the selected exam, admission and studying in a college or university. In addition, up to 4 additional lessons are provided, the topics of which the student chooses independently:
- Teacher's help in doing homework;
- Intensive development of oral speech;
- Improving pronunciation;
- Expanding vocabulary, etc.
Thus, the total intensity of lessons reaches 36 weekly (30 hours).
Brief information: Discover New York is very interesting combined course for international students. It was developed for students from 15 years of age and older who want to not only learn English, but also to get acquainted with one of the most unusual and unique cities in the world - New York.
Typical schedule of the week:
- Students attend 18 lessons of general English;
- Leisure and entertainment events;
- Numerous excursions around New York;
- Visiting famous sights, monuments, historical buildings, art objects and shopping.
Each lesson lasts 50 minutes and students work in small groups - not more than 15 students.
Courses are organised during the summer.
Online Pathway programs include:
- Core English (18 lessons or 15 hours of English per week);
- General English (24 lessons or 20 hours of English per week);
- Intensive English (30 lessons or 25 hours of English per week);
- Academic English (36 lessons or 30 hours of English per week).
These programs can be started from any Monday, one level lasts 4 weeks.
These programs are well suited for students who plan to go to college or university in September.
A big plus of the program is the opportunity to receive FLS assistance in the process of enrolling partners in one of their universities, as well as consultation during the preparatory program regarding progress.
List of English courses:
- General English;
- General English for children from 10 to 14 years old;
- Business English;
- TOEFL / SAT / IELTS Exam Preparation;
- School curriculum in subjects.
Duration of each course: from 4 weeks (8 weeks for TOEFL / SAT / IELTS Exam Preparation and School curriculum in subjects).
Classes are held from Monday to Friday, 90 minutes a day (120 minutes for TOEFL / SAT / IELTS Exam Preparation and School curriculum in subjects).
Accommodation, meals, prices
FLS Saint Peter's University offers the following accommodation and dining options:
- The host family provides students with cozy double rooms, full board on weekends, weekdays - breakfasts and dinners;
- Apartments with comfortable rooms for 2-3 people, meals are not provided (self-service); Accessible to students from 18 years of age;
- The common residence (dormitory) offers rooms for 2-3 people, meals on a full board basis on weekdays and half board on weekends (available for students aged 18 and over);
- For participants programs Discover New York prepared rooms in the residence (for 2-3 people), meals - breakfasts and dinners (half board) on weekdays and Sundays, on Saturdays - only a brunch.
If necessary, you can take extra days of stay in the family and in residences or apartments for extra pay.
Please note that for the accommodation in the apartments you need a pre-confirmation, check availability with your manager. Accommodation in the apartment is allowed from the age of 18.
Subjects and sports
Activities FLS Saint Peter's University
Students at FLS Saint Peter's University have ample opportunities for active recreation and sports: you can play tennis or table tennis, golf, badminton, football or baseball, basketball or volleyball or go swimming. International and national evenings, thematic parties and discos are constantly arranged, beach time is spent, barbecues, talent shows and karaoke, various quizzes, competitions, joint screenings are held. There are also two big parties (DJ Dance Party and BBQ Party) and visits to various educational institutions.
A number of fascinating excursions are also available for an additional fee:
- A visit to the central city square of Times Square;
- A trip to the major Columbia University;
- Walking along the coast Jersey and the seafront of South Street Seaport;
- Visit to the Statue of Liberty and walk on a cruise ship;
- Visit to the Museum of Modern Art or the American Museum of Natural History;
- Shopping on the legendary Fifth Avenue, etc.
Please note that for Discover New York participants, some tours and trips are already included in the price and are not paid additionally.
Facilities and equipment at FLS Saint Peter's University
FLS Saint Peter's University has everything you need for a comfortable stay, effective training and a pleasant stay. Perfectly equipped with numerous classrooms, an extensive library and quiet classes for self-preparation, a computer class (all PCs have Internet access), a multimedia center, a theater, a swimming pool and numerous sports grounds (individual lessons and team games).
Admission dates and extra charges
The school recommends you to choose one of the following dates for starting the program:
- 13 and 14 December;
- 11 January;
- 8 February;
- 8 March;
- 5 April;
- 3 or 31 May;
- 27 June;
- 26 July;
- 23 August;
- 19 September;
- 18 October;
- November 15.
Note the weekends and holidays, when the school is closed and does not work:
- January 1;
- 15 February;
- 25, 30 May;
- 22 April;
- 4 July;
- 5 September;
- 7 October;
- 24-25 November;
- on 26 December.
List of training programs :
- Vacation English (from 1 week);
- General English (from 1 week);
- Intensive English (from 1 week);
- TOEFL, Academic English (from 1 week);
- Discover New York (the price includes accommodation: a residence, a double room) (3 or 6 weeks).
Tuition fee already includes:
- Training for the selected program FLS Saint Peter's University;
- Initial level testing Knowledge, distribution to the appropriate group;
- The company certificate after the course;
- Accommodation and meals (host family, room for 2 people);
- Transfer (general dates, the airport of New York, only for participants Discover New York);
- Sportive, cultural and leisure activities.
Some options are paid additionally:
- Registration fee;
- Visa services and fees, a consular fee (payable at the embassy);
- Medical insurance;
- Air tickets in both directions;
- Excursions and trips;
- Express delivery of documents;
- Individual lessons;
- Selection of accommodation option (except for the Discover New York program participants);
- Transfer at/to the airport (New York, except Participants Discover New York).
Extras:
- Transfer (one way) 150 USD
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 150 USD
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 200 USD
- Medical insurance 40 USD
- Study materials 75 USD
Literature and references
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about FLS Saint Peter's University
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
