Welcome to SAU-ESL! Contact for further information: I am happy that you are interested in attending Southern Arkansas University’s English as a Second Language program. SAU-ESL is part of Southern Arkansas University located on a beautiful campus in the picturesque town of Magnolia, Arkansas. Petr Kandidatov, M.Ed. Interim Director of English as a Second Language Southern Arkansas University P.O. Box 9236 Magnolia, AR 71754 As an SAU-ESL student, you will have access to all University facilities and services, including health services, the library, internet access, computer labs, exercise facilities— such as the gym and the pool—and student clubs! Phone: (870) 235-5368 Fax: (870) 235-5369 E-mail: [email protected] The SAU-ESL program will prepare you for full participation in the University degree programs by speeding up your English language learning and fluency and by developing your strategies for successful academic discourse and cultural competence. When you have completed the SAU-ESL program, you will be ready for one of the many majors and degree programs available at Southern Arkansas University. When you arrive in Arkansas, we will meet you at the airport and help you to get settled on campus. On the first day of the session, we will assess your English level and place you in the most appropriate classes. Our professional instructors will help you progress through the levels at a very fast pace. Finally, you will appreciate that our tuition and fees cost much less than many other universities. Come join us at SAU-ESL! Sincerely, Petr Kandidatov, M.Ed. Interim Director www.SAUmag.edu/ESL Conditional Admission Are you interested in studying in the United States, but your English skills are too low? As long as you meet the other academic admission requirements, we can still give you conditional admission for undergraduate study or graduate study. With conditional admission to SAU, you will study English intensively in the SAU-ESL program. When you meet SAU’s English proficiency requirement, you will be able to start your degree program at the beginning of the next semester. How to Apply 1. Decide which session to begin your study at SAU-ESL. 2. Complete your online application (www. saumag.edu/esl) and provide a $50 application fee. 3. When your application is approved, we will contact you for the following: • provide official transcripts from all previous secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended. • a copy of your passport (name page only) • an Affidavit of Support with supporting documents from the bank showing a minimum available balance of $18,500. 4. After we receive these items, we will process your I-20 (the document international students need to apply for a U.S. student visa) and acceptance letter and mail it to your address within one week. We can also issue an official letter of conditional admission to an undergraduate/graduate program upon your request. • 5 Levels of Study (Beginner to Upper-Intermediate) Students take the SAU-ESL Placement Exam and are placed in the appropriate level. • 24 Hours of Instruction Per Week Each week includes 18 hours of classes and 6 hours of laboratory. • Professional Experienced Teachers SAU-ESL instructors have years of teaching experience. Most have advanced degrees, have lived and taught outside of the United States, and are fluent in another language. • You can apply for the fall/spring semester or summer session • Application for admission available at www.saumag.edu/esl or e-mail [email protected] • SAU-ESL is accredited by Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to the U.S. (SACM) and is a member of the EducationUSA network • Southern Arkansas University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Dates for SAU-ESL 2015 Spring 2015 January 12 – May 8 Summer 2015 May 26 – July 17 (7 weeks) Fall 2015 August 24 – December 11 Estimated Costs for One Semester Tuition/Fees................................................ $5,553 Room and Board........................................ $2,751 Books and Insurance.................................... $772 Total............................................................ $9,076