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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.