Educational Fair

Opportunities for English Language Instruction from Literacy to University

Levels

● Brief descriptions of educational programs● Student voices ● Breakout sessions: One-on-one time to

talk with individual program representatives

Agenda

The English Language CenterUnder the umbrella of the Mountain States Group

Intensive core classes--15 hours per week

Citizenship classes for elders

Open entry, open exit

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

10-hr. cultural orientations

4-hour volunteer training

English Language Center1187 W. River St.

No fee for first 5 years after arrival (refugees)

$25/week for refugees or immigrants who have been in U.S. for 5 years or more

On-site child care for newly arrived refugees for first 6 weeks

Level placement by one-on-one interviews (10-15 minutes)

Class schedule depends on level

WHERE?

Boise Library (adult only)

Hillcrest Library (adult only)

Anna Margaret Jones Center for Learning on 36th St. in Garden City (adult and family literacy)

WHEN?

Classes Monday - Thursday

morning (9 AM - 11:30 AM)

afternoon (12:30 PM - 3 PM)

evening (6:30 PM 8:30 PM)

ENROLLMENT?

3 times a year: January, May and August

COST?

Sliding scale based on family size/family income

One fee per family

NO one turned away due to inability to pay

ESL, ABE/GED All levels in each class, all classes individualized based on student needs and goals

Students work one-on-one or in small groups with teachers and tutors and also work on computers

FAMILY LITERACYAdult family members can bring children ages 2 mos. to 5 years. Children attend preschool while family member works in adult classroom, then come together for family learning

Website: www.learninglabinc.org

For information on classes: 571-7681

College of Western Idaho

ABE $ Free

Students:Reading levels 2nd grade to high school. Can already speak and understand English. GED prep available. College prep available.

Location:*Oak Park on Vista*June/July 2014 will be relocating the Ada County Center area

ESL$ Free

Students: Pre-literate to advanced who need listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Current Locations:*Oak Park on Vista*Gateway School*Meridian Elementary*Hawthorne Elementary

College of Western Idaho

Students:Open access college to students interested in credit-bearing academic or technical programs. College prep available.

Location:* Ada County Center (Maple Grove/Overland)* Nampa Campus* Canyon County Center

Boise State University

English

Classes

Intensive English Program(pre-matriculation)

English Levels: Beginning to Advanced

Classes:● Communication: Listening &

Speaking● Reading & Writing● Grammar● Math Preparation

5 Eight-week Sessions

5 Full-time Scholarships offered per year.

Resident Tuition: $1200Payment Plan Available

English Classes for Credit(after matriculation)

English Levels:Advanced I, Advanced II

Classes:● Academic English Writing,

levels I and II● English 101-plus (a 4-credit class

with extra support)● English 101 and 102 classes with

expert teachers

ESOL placement test ($11.50)● One-hour essay● Can be used to help decide

readiness for college

More at Boise StateThe Writing Center

Tutoring● Free of charge● Focus on writing● Any stage of the writing

process (understanding the assignment, thinking of a topic, drafting, revising)

● Drop-in and appointments

● Email consultations

English Language Support

Tutoring● Free of charge● Focus on writing,

grammar, reading, or conversation

● Meet the same tutor weekly

Advising about English classes and placement

Consulting with instructors (helping them help you)

Boise State Refugee Alliance

Student Organization--students helping students

Social support

Peer advising

Information about campus resources

Other sources of support

The Libary! at Hillcrest offers opportunities to practice english, tutoring for job applications, citizenship and other forms, and computer assistance by appointment.

Stepping Stones offers assistance with finding resources within the community, basic computer training and more.

Catholic Charities of Idaho offers an English Conversation Group,

preparations for citizenship tests and many more supportive services.