University of St. Thomas — Houston English Language School
Description of University of St. Thomas — Houston English Language School
- Location: Houston, Texas, USA
- Age of students: 16+
- Type of training: mixed
- Type of accommodation: host families, residence
- Language of instruction: English.
The language school at the University of St. Thomas will help to master the English language qualitatively, get rid of the language barrier and achieve goals in study and work. You will find a wide range of language programs for any purpose and with any level of training.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in University of St. Thomas — Houston English Language School
Intensive English Program
- Age: 16+
- Duration: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 weeks
- Requirements: Beginner to Advanced
- Language of instruction: English.
Intensive English course is designed for students who want to master spoken English in a short time and qualitatively prepare for the university. After the course, you will feel confident in your knowledge and will be ready to use spoken English in any situation. The program includes 30 lessons of English per week, the duration of one lesson is 50 minutes.
Semi-Intensive English Program
- Age: 16+
- Duration: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 weeks
- Requirements: Beginner to Advanced
- Language of instruction: English.
The semi-intensive English course includes 20 lessons per week and offers students to qualitatively prepare for learning in an English-speaking environment. Students master and improve the most necessary language skills for studying at the university:
- Listening Comprehension
- Conversational speech
- Honour
- Letters
- Pronunciation
- Gammatics
- Critical Thinking
- Public speaking skills
- Presentations
- Language practice.
Vacation English Course
- Dates: 4.01, 1.02, 1.03, 29.03, 26.04, 24.05, 21.06, 19.07, 16.08, 13.09, 11.10, 8.11, 6.12
- Age: 16+
- Duration: 4, 8, 12
- Requirements: Beginner to Advanced
- Language of instruction: English.
Flexible course "English on vacation" for those who want to get the most out of a trip to America. You will study only in the morning, and in the second - you will find trips and activities.
Business English
- Dates: every month
- Age: 16+
- Duration: from 1 week
- Requirements: Beginner to Advanced
- Language of instruction: English.
The Business English program will help to combine the study of basic language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) with the study of a specialized area. As a result of the training, you will be able to conduct conversations and negotiations on business topics. There are courses "English for Managers" and "Super Intensive for Entrepreneurs".
IELTS Preparation
- Dates: every month
- Age: 16+
- Duration: from 1 week
- Requirements: Beginner to Advanced
- Language of instruction: English.
The preparatory course will help to master the necessary skills for passing the language test. The program includes training tests, a large amount of vocabulary and grammatical tasks.
TOEFL Preparation
- Dates: every month
- Age: 16+
- Duration: from 1 week
- Requirements: Beginner to Advanced
- Language of instruction: English.
The course will help to prepare for the language test in the best possible way. You will learn all the pitfalls of standardized testing, learn new vocabulary and complete training tasks.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students live with host families and on-campus residences.
- In the host families of students (16+) is waiting for single comfortable accommodation. You can get to the school using the Houston subway. The price includes 14 meals per week and access to a kitchen where students can cook on their own.
- In the residence of the university live students over 18 years old in double rooms. It is located within walking distance from the language school: there is Wi-Fi, a fitness center, four swimming pools and much more.
Activities University of St. Thomas — Houston English Language School
In their free time, students can visit the NASA Space Center and the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, the Museum Quarter and numerous restaurants. Also in Houston is one of the largest aquariums in the world in Moody Gardens, where you can observe the underwater world, tropical animals and plants. An active beach holiday awaits children on the picturesque coast of Galveston Island. In addition, there are a variety of sports sections for students.
Facilities and equipment at University of St. Thomas — Houston English Language School
The Language Center is located in the heart of Houston, America's fourth largest city, which is known for its cultural diversity. The school is located near the cultural center, many museums, world-class restaurants, including award-winning ones. Next to the language school is a large university, the University of St. Thomas. Students have access to the entire infrastructure of the university, including sports facilities, a library and a cafeteria.
Admission dates and extra charges
- Non-refundable fee
- Course materials (for a 4-week course)
- Medical insurance (for a 4-week course)
- Courier service on request
- Access to infrastructure (for a 4-week course)
- Transfer
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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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. |
