Georgetown University - English as a Foreign Language

Georgetown University
English as a Foreign Language
Intercultural Center 481
Box 571054
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia 20057-1054
USA
Telephone: 202.687.5978
Fax: 202.687.1707
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The mission of the English as a Foreign Language Program at Georgetown University is to provide quality language instruction and cultural orientation to students who need English for their academic, professional, and personal needs. The program meets the needs of these students with different language backgrounds and learning styles by helping them acquire

the ability to use English fluently and accurately in speaking, listening, reading, and writing;
the ability to communicate in culturally appropriate ways; and
an awareness of the distinctive qualities of U.S. culture in comparison with their own and other students' cultures.

Semester and Summer Intensive Program Sessions Offered

Integrated and balanced classroom instruction at six levels, basic to academic bridge.
State-of-the art language and computer laboratories.
Small classes allowing attention to individual learning styles and needs.
Electives for special interests in business, academics, current events, and popular culture.
Orientation components including:
- TOEFL study course
- Guest lecture series
- Pronunciation workshops and tutorials
- University Application Program
- Access D.C. Activities program
- Brown bag orientation sessions
Field work in the Washington, D.C. area.
Special Sections for Advanced English for Academic Purposes and Advanced English for Professional Purposes.

Special Programs and Short Courses Offered

Certificate Program in Business Administration and Professional English
Winter Four-Week American Language and Culture Program
Summer Three-Week American Conversational English Program

Program Location

Georgetown University is dedicated to excellence in education within an international and inter-cultural environment. The oldest Catholic university in the U.S., Georgetown has been a center of higher education for over 200 years. This distinguished educational tradition continues today among its 12,000 students, more than 1,000 of whom come from foreign countries. Located in the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., Georgetown offers a rich educational, historical and cultural environment.

Program Faculty

The Georgetown EFL faculty members combine graduate degrees in TESOL with many years of teaching experience both in the United States and abroad. Teachers use varied teaching methods and up-to-date technology to guide students toward both fluency and accuracy in English.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have completed a secondary school education and must be at least 17 years old.

Admissions Procedures

Submission of a completed application, including a $200 tuition deposit and a non-refundable $50 application fee by the appropriate deadline.
Proof of secondary or university education.
Evidence of financial support for students requesting an I-20 form.
Copy of passport and passport-size photo

Admission to the English as a Foreign Language programs does not constitute admission to any other program of Georgetown University, and students should not anticipate admission to the University upon completion of an EFL session.

Student Services

Housing: Limited dormitory housing on campus. Assistance locating off-campus rooms and apartments.

Transportation: Free shuttle bus service to and from nearby subway

Meals: Weekly meal plans plus university cafeteria and restaurants in the Leavey Student Center

Health Insurance: Automatic enrollment in a low-cost health insurance policy.

Yates Field House: Student recreation center with indoor facilities for swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, hand ball, racquetball and squash. There are also indoor and outdoor jogging tracks, weight machines, lockers, and saunas.

The Leavey Center: Campus social center which includes a book shop, restaurants, a cafeteria, fast-food services, and student-managed grocery store as well as lounges, automated banking machines, and a hotel.

Academic Year Schedule

Please visit the web site of Georgetown University English as a Foreign Language for schedules and application deadlines.

Fall Semester Intensive English Program
Late August - mid-December

Spring Semester Intensive English Program
Early January - early May

Winter 4-Week American Language & Culture Program
Early January - early February

Summer Programs

8-Week Intensive English Program
End of May - late July

3-Week American Conversational English Program
Late July - mid-August

If you are interested in any of our programs and would like to request information, please contact us!

The CLED Intensive English Program at Georgetown University is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.

Georgetown University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution in employment and admissions.

Visit the web site of Georgetown University - English as a Foreign Language.

AAIEP Member Program

UCIEP Member Program