University of Houston
Language and Culture Center
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- region: Southwest
- setting: City
- type: Public
- school size: Large
- type of school: University/Intensive English Program
- type of housing: Residence Hall, Homestay, Apartment
- cost of attendance: $9000.00 for 3 terms
Program Description
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Location
The Language and Culture Center is located on the campus of the University of Houston, five miles south of downtown Houston. The campus is 548 acres in size and includes parks, fountains, plazas, sculptures, and recreational fields in addition to modern classroom and laboratory facilities.
Degrees
The University of Houston serves over 30,000 students. It offers more than 305 undergraduate and graduate degrees in 13 colleges: Architecture; Business Administration; Education; Engineering; Honors; Hotel and Restaurant Management; Law; Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Optometry; Pharmacy; Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; Social Work; and Technology.
Cost of Tuition and Fees
Please view the Language and Culture Center web site for tuition and fees information.Calendar
Please view the Language and Culture Center web site for calendar information.Airport Pick-up
Airport pick-up is available at both Houston Hobby (HOU) and George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) airports.
Faculty Qualifications
All faculty have at least an M.A. degree in Teaching English as a Second Language or a related field.
Number of Students
The Language and Culture Center averages 200 international students per semester.
Host Families
The Language and Culture Center works with a private company in Houston to arrange host families for interested students.
Accreditation
The University of Houston is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Language and Culture Center is a member program of both UCIEP (a consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs) and AAIEP (American Association of Intensive English Programs), and is accredited by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation).
Class Size
Classes range in size from 8 to 16 students.
Dormitories and Off-Site Housing
Language and Culture Center students may live in university dormitories and purchase a variety of meal plans at university cafeterias. Students may also live in apartments off campus; a wide range is available.
Extra-Curricular Activities
The Language and Culture Center provides a variety of extra-curricular activities for students (field trips, sporting events, etc.)
Admission Requirements
- at least 17 years of age
- high school graduate
- familiar with the English alphabet
TOEFL Waiver
Students who have successfully completed Level 6 (the most advanced level) in the Language and Culture Center are not required to present a TOEFL score when seeking undergraduate admission to the University of Houston.
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