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Oregon State University

 

General English

The academic and English skills you need for success

Designed for students of all levels of English who want to develop communication skills for social and professional situations and learn about American Culture, General English offers monthly entry points.

  • Classes
  • Entry requirements
  • Dates and prices
  • Assessment
  • How to apply

What will I study?

The aim of the program is to provide high quality English instruction, helping you develop all aspects of your English ability. As a part of the program, you will develop skills and confidence in:

  • grammar
  • vocabulary
  • pronunciation
  • social English
  • listening
  • speaking
  • reading
  • writing
  • American culture
  • discussion
  • presentation skills

 

Typical elective courses may include

  • Amazing short stories
  • Business English
  • Health and Fitness
  • Pronunciation and Spelling
  • Every day idioms
  • Hot Topics
  • Grammar review

How do I qualify?

Age:

16 years and above

 

When can I start?

 

Term

Start dates

End dates

Price
Fall 2011

September 26, 2011
October 24, 2011
November 21, 2011

 

October 21, 2011
November 18, 2011
December 16, 2011 

 

 Subject to 2011-2012 pricing
Winter 2012

January 3, 2012
January 30, 2012
February 27 2012

 

January 27, 2012
February 24, 2012
March 23, 2012

 

 Subject to 2012-2013 pricing*
Spring 2012

April 2, 2012
April 30, 2012
May 29, 2012

 

April 27, 2012
May 25, 2012
June 22, 2012

 

 Subject to 2012-2013 pricing*
Summer 2012

June 25, 2012
July 23, 2012
August 20, 2012

 

July 20, 2012
August 17, 2012
September 14, 2012

 

 Subject to 2012-2013 pricing
Fall 2012

September 24, 2012
October 22, 2012
November 19, 2012

 

October 19, 2012
November 16, 2012
December 14, 2012 

 

 Subject to 2012-2013 pricing
Winter 2013

January 7, 2013
February 4, 2013
March 4, 2013

 

February 1, 2013
March 1, 2013
March 29, 2013

 

 Subject to 2012-2013 pricing
Spring 2013

April 1, 2013
April 29, 2013
May 28, 2013

 

April 26, 2013
May 24, 2013
June 21, 2013

 

 Subject to 2012-2013 pricing
Summer 2013

June 24, 2013
July 22, 2013
August 19, 2013

 

July 19, 2013
August 16, 2013
September 13, 2013

 

 Subject to 2012-2013 pricing

 

*Offers made before December 1, 2011 will be at 2011-2012 price. The applicant will be able to secure this tuition price if they pay their FULL PAYMENT prior to February 29, 2012.

 

2011 - 2012 Prices

21 lessons per week   27 lessons per week  
4 weeks $350 per week or $1,400 total 4 weeks $430 per week or $1,720 total
8 weeks $330 per week or $2,640 total 8 weeks $410 per week of $3,280 total
12 weeks $320 per week or $3,840 total 12 weeks $383 per week or $4,596 total
16 weeks $300 per week or $4,800 total 16 weeks

$360 per week or $5,760 total
20 weeks $290 per week or $5,800 total 20 weeks $340 per week or $6,800 total
24+ weeks $280 per week 24+ weeks $330 per week

 

2012 - 2013 Prices

21 lessons per week   27 lessons per week  
4 weeks $380 per week or $1,520 total 4 weeks $465 per week or $1,860 total
8 weeks $360 per week or $2,880 total 8 weeks $445 per week or $3,560 total
12 weeks $345 per week or $4,410 total 12 weeks $415 per week or $4,980 total
16 weeks $330 per week or $5,280 total 16 weeks $390 per week or $6,240 total
20 weeks $320 per week or $6,400 total 20 weeks $369 per week or $7,380 total
24+ weeks $310 per week 24+ weeks $350 per week

Tracking your progress

Assessment is both formal and informal and the purpose of the assessment process is not simply to pass or fail students but to help them understand how to improve and build on their success. Progress is checked by continuous assessment of coursework and class tests.

The final grade for each course is based on a combination of coursework and final examinations. Students are assessed by a combination of methods which include:

  • class attendance
  • essays
  • research papers
  • reports
  • writing projects
  • group and individual projects
  • portfolios
  • oral presentations
  • subject quizzes
  • class tests
  • problem solving exercises

How do I apply?

 

Apply online

You can apply online by filling out an application. This application is accessible through the green 'Apply now' button. You must include scanned versions of all important documents listed below. On receipt of your application we will make an assessment based on the requirements of the course.

Official required documents

  • Completed the application form in full and checked for accuracyEnclosed copy of passport for student (and dependents if applicable)
  • Enclosed copy of personal bank statement or affidavit of support and sponsors bank statement
  • Enclosed proof of high school completion in English
  • Enclosed proof of an adequate alternative insurance policy, if appropriate
  • Enclosed copies of visa, I-94, I-20 & current DSO information (Transfer students)
  • Enclosed Certificate of Finances (download below)

Email

Submit required documents to INTO Oregon State University via email. This is the fastest and most convenient method. Please email scanned versions of all required documents along with your application to intladmit@oregonstate.edu

Post

You can also apply by post. Original documents may be mailed to:

Office of International Admissions
Oregon State University
2900 SW Jefferson Way
Corvallis, OR 97331 
USA

Remember you must present original documents in person upon arrival at INTO OSU center in Corvallis, USA before enrolling in classes.


What happens next?


If the application is successful, you will receive

  • An offer letter indicating the course of study requested
  • Verification of accommodation requested
  • An acceptance form

Confirm your place at INTO OSU

  • Sign and return the acceptance form
  • Send tuition/accommodation deposits (if required)
  • Send INTO OSU Student Health Insurance Plan or evidence of an adequate alternate accident and medical insurance policy.  Alternative health plans must meet or exceed coverage outlined by the INTO OSU Student Health Insurance plan.
  • All International students are required to submit the completed International Student Health Information Form before arrival on campus

Apply for your Visa


After you are admitted and have paid you deposit you will receive

  • A Letter of admission
  • Confirmed course date
  • INTO OSU I-20 (F-1 visa) or DS 2019 (J-1 visa)
  • Pre-departure Orientation Information
  • Invoice


You should obtain your visa and pay the fee balance. Accommodations will not be guaranteed until full payment is received.