CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
LONG BEACH
AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
LONG BEACH
WELCOME MESSAGES
ABOUT CSULB
ABOUT LONG BEACH
Dr. Jeet Joshee
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Welcome to California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the
American Language Institute (ALI)! Whether your need is for an English
language program, University Study at the Beach or other customized
programs, I am certain that you will find our campus a very welcoming and
enjoyable place. In addition to ALI programs, you will find an abundance of
other educational programs here for your future needs.
At ALI you will find dedicated faculty with a commitment to student
success. Coming to a new country, a new environment, and a completly
different culture can be quite overwhelming. Our highly skilled staff, with
years of experience assisting international students, will work with you every
step of the way. In addition, beautiful beaches, spectacular mountains,
and the sunny southern California weather will certainly make your time
at CSULB unforgettable. I am looking forward to welcoming you to Long
Beach.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeet Joshee
Associate Vice President and Dean
International, Continuing and Professional Education
Lynne Richmond
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Here at California State University, Long Beach’s American Language
Institute, we have had the privilege of welcoming students from all over
the world to our many programs in English and study abroad for more than
25 years. As a proud alumnus of CSULB and Director of the American
Language Institute, I look forward to welcoming you to our program at this
beautiful campus in sunny southern California.
Go Beach!
Lynne Richmond
Director
American Language Institute
ABOUT CSULB
California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is one of the
largest schools in the California State University system and second
largest university by enrollment in the state of California with 34,000
students. CSULB is a large urban campus with 8 colleges and over
280 fields of study. Located in Los Angeles County and only 3 miles
(4.8 km) from the ocean, CSULB is a short ride from the beach.
CSULB FACTS
Size of Campus
Students Enrolled
Students Living On-campus
International Students
Number of Colleges
Baccalaureate Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
323 acres
34,000
2,500
1,300
8
87
67
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UNIVERSITY DISTINCTIONS
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‘Best in the West’ by Princeton Review, 2012
‘4th Best in the West’ by U.S. News & World Report, 2012
Top 50 ‘Best Value’ in U.S. by Princeton Review, 2011
In Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Colleges in the U.S., 2011
Top 5 in U.S. for Affordability, Quality, Access
ABOUT LONG BEACH
Long Beach is located in Southern California, USA, on the Pacific coast. It is
situated in Los Angeles County, about 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los
Angeles. Long Beach is the fifth-largest city in California and second largest
city within the Los Angeles area with 492,682 inhabitants.
LB - LONG BEACH
LA - LOS ANGELES
SD - SAN DIEGO
SF - SAN FRANCISCO
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WEATHER FACTS
Sunny Days
Average High Temperature
Average January High
Average July High
Average Humidity
333
23°C
19°C
28°C
53%
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
PROGRAMS
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TESTIMONIALS
ENGLISH PROGRAMS
MBA PREPARATION PROGRAM
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
UNIVERSITY STUDY
AT THE BEACH
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
UNIVERSITY STUDY AT THE BEACH (USB)
The University Study at the Beach program provides
international students the opportunity to study abroad at
California State University, Long Beach.
• I-20 issued for F-1 student visa
• 1-2 semester program
• Enroll in 12 course credit units (full-time) through CSULB
Open University
• No long admission process!
• Credits earned may be transferrable to your home university
• TOEFL 80iBT or IELTS 6.0 is required
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
WHY SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN THE INTENSIVE ENGLISH
PROGRAM?
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To prepare you for academic study at a U.S. college or university
To receive conditional admission to CSULB
To help you with TOEFL, GMAT, GRE or other entrance examinations
To study English for fun or for your career
ABOUT THE INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
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23-25 hours of English training per week
Professional and qualified teachers
Offered 3 times a year in our Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
13-16 week sessions
New student placement test to determine appropriate start level
On-campus classrooms
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 4
TOEFL iBT 80
CSULB Masters
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
FOUNDATION
LEVEL
TOEFL iBT 61
CSULB Bachelors
EXAMPLE LEVEL PROGRESSION
1 session = 1 level
The American Language Institute at California State University,
Long Beach, is accredited by the Commission on English
Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and agrees to uphold
the CEA standards for English Language Programs.
CONDITIONAL ADMISSION
CSULB offers conditional admission to students who apply and meet the
academic qualifications for admission but do not have the required English
language proficiency. Successful completion of Level 4 of the Intensive
English Program (IEP) fulfills the English language requirement for CSULB
undergraduate programs. Successful completion of Level 6 of the IEP program
fulfills the English language requirements for most CSULB graduate programs.
UNIVERSITY CREDIT COURSES:
Students in Levels 5 and 6 of the IEP program may take 1 to 2 CSULB
university credit courses through Open University. Students in Levels 5 and
6 should add an additional week of studies for final exams during the Fall and
Spring sessions.
SAMPLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Summer: 13 weeks with 25 hours of English/week
Fall/ Spring: 16 weeks with 23 hours of English/week
9.00am
10.00am
11.00am
12.00pm
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Reading/
Writing/
Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading/
Writing/
Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading/
Writing/
Vocabulary
**Elective
**Elective
Lunch Break
1.00pm
2.00pm
Listening/Speaking
3.00pm
4.00pm
*Conversation Lab (optional)
**Elective courses may include TOEFL/IELTS Preparation, GMAT/GRE Preparation,
Spelling, Pronunciation, Business English, Culture, Vocabulary, etc.
*Our optional afterschool Conversation Lab gives students the opportunity to meet and
interact with fluent speakers of English. Conversation Partners are CSULB students
dedicated to helping our students improve conversation skills.
PREP PROGRAM
WHY SHOULD YOU ENROLL IN THE PREP PROGRAM?
• To prepare you for academic study at the U.S. college or university level
• To study English for fun or for your career
• To get a head-start on our Intensive English program
ABOUT THE PREP PROGRAM
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23 hours of English training per week
Professional and qualified teachers
Offered 3 times a year in our Spring, Summer and Fall semesters
6-7 week sessions
New student placement test to determine appropriate start level
On-campus classrooms
SAMPLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Spring and Summer: 6 weeks with 23 hours of English/week
Fall: 7 weeks with 23 hours of English/week
9.00am
10.00am
11.00am
12.00pm
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Reading/
Writing/
Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading/
Writing/
Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading/
Writing/
Vocabulary
Culture
Culture
Lunch Break
1.00pm
2.00pm
Listening/Speaking
3.00pm
4.00pm
*Conversation Lab (optional)
*Our optional afterschool Conversation Lab gives students the opportunity to meet and
interact with fluent speakers of English. Conversation Partners are CSULB students
dedicated to helping our students improve conversation skills.
PRACTICAL ENGLISH PROGRAM
ABOUT THE PRACTICAL ENGLISH PROGRAM
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15-18 hours of conversational English training per week
Professional and qualified teachers
3 week summer sessions in July or August
New student placement test to determine appropriate start level
On-campus classrooms
Daily activities such as tours, events and field trips
This program can be customized for groups of 15 or more. Please e-mail
ALI-programs@csulb.edu with any questions or to request further information.
SAMPLE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Sun
9.00am
10.00am
11.00am
12.00pm
1.00pm
2.00pm
3.00pm
4.00pm
Free
Day!
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
English
Class
CSULB
Campus
Tour
English
Class
CSULB
Science
Center
Tour
English
Class
Lunch
Bus trip
to Seal
Beach
English
Class
Sat
Lunch
Bus to
Long
Beach
Towne
Center
English
Class
Huntington
Beach Party
Professional
Baseball
Game
MBA PREPARATION PROGRAM
WHY SHOULD YOU ENROLL?
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Learn what it takes to succeed in American business school
Improve your score on the GMAT or GRE
Gain confidence in public speaking
Sharpen your writing skills for business reports and correspondence
Develop essential critical thinking skills
Collaborate with students from around the world while immersed in American
business culture
ABOUT THE MBA PREPARATION PROGRAM
• Study business English 23 hours per week
• Focus on topics including Finance, Management, Marketing, and Business
Technology
• Develop communication and academic skills
• Examine contemporary case studies, complete team projects, and analyze
today’s business trends and practice
• Explore your interests in elective courses including GMAT/GRE Writing,
Entrepreneurship, Business Law & Ethics, Environmental Issues, & MBA
Application Strategies
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Fall/spring: 16 weeks with 23 hours of business English/week
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
AM
Business
Analysis
Elective
Business
Analysis
Elective
Business
Analysis
PM
Business
Communication
GMAT/GRE
Prep
Business
Communication
GMAT/GRE
Prep
Business
Communication
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
GLOBAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST INTERNATIONAL (GLSI)
This 6-month program is designed to provide supply chain/ logistics training
through U.S. perspectives, English language instruction, and U.S. cultural
experiences.
• Global Logistics Specialist (GLS) courses
• Intensive English Courses
• ALI electives or CSULB credit courses through Open University
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)
Teacher training program for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
This program is designed to prepare students to be English Instructors in a
variety of settings around the world.
Program Benefits:
• 8-week (160 hours) intensive program at CSULB
• No prior English teaching experience necessary
• Meets international standards
• Guidance with finding positions
Information:
• Individuals and groups welcome! Housing options available
• International Requirements: TOEFL (iBT) 80, IELTS 6.0, or TOEIC 700
• F-1 student visa
• Tuition = $2,800– $3,200
EXAMPLE OF PAST CUSTOMIZED ENGLISH
LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
• English for Nursing students
• Summer vacation English program
• Short-Term (3-4 week) English Language Programs
TESTIMONIALS
Yaser Zaid Al Juwaid,
Saudi Arabia/USA
Miho Takahashi, Japan
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I have had a great experience
at the American Language
Institute. The instructors
and staff members work
hard together as a team to
help students achieve their
goals. While enrolled in the
ALI, students learn not only
language but also a lot about
American culture and life
in America. Moreover, the
students have the opportunity
to choose elective classes that
they are interested in, in addition
to taking their core classes.
Besides learning English, I have
made many friends from all over
the globe.
Prep Program, Intensive
English Program, USB
“
ALI teachers and faculty are so
friendly. They always encourage
students to push forward,
not only with study but also
daily. The classes are great.
The class quality is the best
I’ve experienced. It’s not an
exaggeration to say that my
TOEFL score soared because of
ALI.
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Intensive English Program
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TESTIMONIALS
Sven von Borries Brazil
Vanvarang Iengphasuk,
Thailand
Intensive English Program
USB, Global Logistics
Specialist International
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
The great American Language
Institute taught me ways to
communicate efficiently, through
the amazing multicultural
experiences I have gained. The
outstanding instructors helped
me uncover my hidden potentials.
ALI broadened my chances
and opportunities to complete
my Master’s Degree. APPLIED
STATISTICS DEGREE, HERE I
COME!
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An international experience
is always worth it, but there’s
nothing better when you’re able
to combine a nice place to live
with the professionalism of a
good Institute. Being part of
this ENGLISH
was not only
an investment
PROGRAMS
for my career, but also for my
personal life. Thank you ALI /
MBA PREPARATION PROGRAM
CSULB for making my dream
come true.
“
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
LONG BEACH
SCHEDULE & PRICES
STUDENT SERVICES
HOW TO APPLY
MISSION STATEMENT
SCHEDULE & PRICES
ALI Program
Term
# of
Dates
weeks
Tuition
Textbooks
Insurance
Prep
Fall 2013
7
Oct 21Dec 6
$2,450
$125$150
$180+
Intensive English
Spring 2014
16*
Jan 14May 9
$4,900
$200$300
$256+
MBA Preparation
Spring 2014
16*
Jan 14May 9
$5,300
$150 –
$250
$256+
Prep
Spring 2014
6
April
1-May 9
$2,450
$125$150
$114+
Intensive English
Summer 2014
13*
May 20Aug 15
$4,900
$200$300
$336+
Prep
Summer 2014
6
July 7-Aug
$2,450
15
$100 –
$130
$112+
Intensive English
Fall 2014
16*
Aug 19Dec 5
$5,200
$200$300
$336+
MBA Preparation
Fall 2014
16*
Aug 19Dec 5
$5,300
$150$250
$336+
Prep
Fall 2014
7
Oct 30Dec 5
$2,600
$125$150
$126+
*Prices subject to change
GALLERY
ALI ACTIVITIES
Students in all American Language Institute programs have the opportunity to
participate in and attend afterschool activities such as:
• Long Beach Tours
• Professional Sporting Events
• Ice Cream Socials
• Movies
• Beach Parties
• Holiday Parties
VISA/IMMIGRATION
The American Language Institute can help you understand your visa and
immigration requirements and help you maintain your status while in the United
States. The office can also help with enrollment letters, travel authorizations, I-20
and visa problems, transferring to a new school and so much more!
SCHEDULE & PRICES
GALLERY
HOW TO APPLY TO THE AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Students must be 18 years of age or high school graduates by time they start the
American Language Institute to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
New students must submit all documents at least 4 weeks prior to their desired
start date. Transfer students must submit all documents at least 2 weeks prior to
their desired start date.
SUBMIT:
1. American Language Institute Application Form
2. American Language Institute Payments
• $150 Application Fee
• First semester’s tuition payment
3. Financial Documents
• Bank statement with a minimum balance of $9,600 U.S. dollars that is less than
6 months old, sponsor letter or financial guarantee.
4. Copy of Passport
SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
• Mail: American Language Institute
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd., BH-201
Long Beach, CA 90840-0109, USA
• Scan and e-mail: ali@ccpe.csulb.edu
• Fax: (1) 562-985-7104
F-1 STUDENT VISA
The U.S. government requires students to obtain an F-1 Student Visa to study fulltime in the USA. An I-20 form is required to apply for the visa and will be mailed in
your acceptance packet from the American Language Institute. After receiving your
I-20 form, students will need to pay a SEVIS fee, and schedule an F-1 Student Visa
interview with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their home country.
GALLERY
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the American Language Institute (ALI) is to provide quality English
as a Second Language instruction that meets the high educational standards of
its affiliate campus, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).
As a unit within College of Continuing and Professional Education, the selfsupport division on campus, the American Language Institute responds to the
needs of a variety of audiences. As such, the American Language Institute
includes long-term and short-term programs, credit and non-credit courses, as
well as support services and activities appropriate for its different clients.
A large part of the efforts within the institute focuses on the Intensive English
Program (IEP), which offers academic and practical ESL instruction to a postsecondary audience. The IEP administrators, faculty and staff endeavor to
maximize learning and successfully prepare students for studies at U.S. colleges
and universities. Every effort is made to provide effective support services and
facilitate student use of campus and community resources.
SCHEDULE & PRICES
STUDENT SERVICES
ALI Staff
ALI Instructors
California State University, Long Beach
American Language Institute
www.ccpe.csulb.edu/ali
ali@ccpe.csulb.edu
1250 Bellflower Blvd, BH-201,
Long Beach, CA 90840-0109, USA
(1) 562-985-8424 tel
(1) 562-985-7104 fax