American Language Institute

City of Long BeachCity of Long Beach

•Long Beach is a large city located in Southern California, USA, on the Pacific coast.• Situated in Los Angeles County, about 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles. • Fifth- largest city in California and 2nd largest city within the Los Angeles area with 492,682 inhabitants.• Uniquely blends the character of a sophisticated urban area with the charm of a seaside community• Ranked by a leading consulting firm as "The Most Livable City" in Los Angeles County based on such factors as low crime, good education, local attractions, and climate.

Big City…Down by the Beach

Big City…Down by the Beach

Nearby Attractions (30-60 minutes)

•Disneyland•Universal Studios Hollywood•Knott’s Berry Farm•Fashion Island•The Grove•South Coast Plaza (by bus)•Santa Catalina Island (by ferry)•Six Flags Magic Mountain

Long Beach Highlights

Long Beach Highlights

•Huntington Beach (Surf City)•Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers•Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers•Anaheim Mighty Ducks and Los Angeles Kings hockey•Los Angeles Galaxy

The University of ChoiceThe University of Choice University Distinctions:•4th Best Public Masters University in the West•One of the Nation’s 50 “Best Value” Public Colleges•CSULB’s College of Engineering is ranked #38 Among the Nation’s Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs •CSULB’s College of Business Administration was named an Outstanding Business School for its MBA programs

The 8 CollegesCollege of the ArtsCollege of Business AdministrationCollege of EducationCollege of EngineeringCollege of Health and Human ServicesCollege of Liberal ArtsCollege of Natural Sciences and MathematicsCollege of Continuing and Professional Education

CSULB DemographicsCSULB Demographics

• Intensive English Program • Prep Program •Practical English Program

American Language InstituteAmerican Language Institute

•TEFL- Teaching English as a Foreign Language•GLSI- Global Logistics Specialist International

•University Study at the Beach (USB)- International Open University

English Language Programs

Certificate Programs

University Credit Programs

AccreditationThe Intensive English Program of the American Language Institute at California State University, Long Beach, is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period of April 2002 to April 2010 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.

Conditional AdmissionCSULB offers “Academic Eligibility” (called “Conditional Admission” on some campuses).

TOEFL WaiverUndergraduatesSuccessful completion of Level 4 of the CSU Long Beach-ALI Intensive English Program fulfills English language admission requirements for CSU Long Beach undergraduateGraduates or Second BachelorsSuccessful completion of Level 6 of the CSU Long Beach-ALI Intensive English Program fulfills English language admission requirements for most graduate

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6

61 iBT TOEFL Waiver 80 iBT TOEFL Waiver

Intensive English ProgramIntensive English Program

13 weeks in Summer, 16 weeks in Fall & Spring

Levels 1-4Electives vary from semester to semester. Examples of Elective courses are TOEFL Preparation (offered every session), Pronunciation, Idioms, Computers, etc.

Levels 5-6Electives possibilities include GMAT and GRE preparation. Open University students participate in regular university courses with American students on a space-available basis. Fall and Spring schedules include an additional week for final exams in Open University courses.

Students must be 18 years of age or high school graduates.

Intensive English ProgramIntensive English Program

6 weeks

•6 weeks of Intensive English, 23 hours per week. •Focuses on Academic English•Students may continue to the Intensive English Program after completion•Small class size•On campus classrooms

Prep Program Curriculum Hours of English per Week

Reading/Writing/Grammar 9 Hours

Listening/Speaking 8 Hours

Vocabulary 3 Hours

Culture 3 Hours

Conversation Lab Up to 3 Hours

Total 23-26 Hours

Prep ProgramPrep Program

The Practical English (PE) Program, available in July and August, is designed to improve students’ conversational English. Each session includes 19 hours of English instruction per week with field trips and activities. .

Practical English Curriculum Hours of English per Week

All Levels July (3weeks) August (3 weeks)

Conversational English 15 Hours 15 Hours

Elective 5 Hours 5 Hours

Electives vary. Examples of elective courses are Pronunciation, Idioms, Computers, etc.

Practical English Program

Practical English Program

July Activities•Six Flags Magic Mountain•Professional Baseball game•Long Beach tour

August Activities•Universal Studios Hollywood•Beach outing•Long Beach tour

University Study at the Beach

University Study at the Beach

Study Abroad!

The University Study at the Beach program provides an opportunity for international students to enroll in CSULB courses through the Open University process.

•·1-2 semester program•·Enroll in 9-12 course credit units through Open University• Credits earned may be transferrable to other universities•·Receive an official CSULB transcript•·No long admission process! •TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 is required

The American Language Institute recommends you make your housing arrangements in advance. If you would like the ALI staff to arrange your housing before you leave for the United States, you may choose from the following options.

• CSULB On-Campus and Off-Campus Dormitories•Oakwood Apartments•Homestay•Temporary Housing

Homestay

Dormitories

HousingHousing

A learning experience that will last a lifetime.

American Language Institute

American Language Institute

American Language Institute

6300 State University Drive, Suite 230

Long Beach, CA, 90803-4600

www.ccpe.csulb.edu/ali

(+1) 562-985-8424