- Over 35 years experience in English language instruction - Safe, caring, supportive environment for students to learn and succeed - A.C.E. offers several elective courses to help students prepare for English proficiency exams such as the TOEFL®, IELTS® and TOEIC.
National Mix
Saint Francis University (A.C.E.) has 2500 students from 32 states and 23 countries.
A.C.E. Language InstituteAbout the
For over 35 years, A.C.E. has been a leader in intensive English language instruction. ACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to international education and are proud to have helped tens of thousands of students from around the world achieve their goals while studying at ACE Language Institutes. Saint Francis is the oldest Franciscan university in the U.S. founded in 1847. The University strives to help students reach higher and go farther than they ever dreamed they could go. Moreover, it is one of U.S. News and World Report's "Best Regional Colleges."
Saint Francis University (A.C.E.)About the
Saint Francis is the oldest Franciscan university in the U.S. founded in 1847. The University strives to help students reach higher and go farther than they ever dreamed they could go. The institution has highly regarded programs in business, health care, sciences, engineering and the humanities. Saint Francis University is a four-year, coeducational Catholic liberal arts university in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1847 and conducted under the tradition of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular. The university is situated on 600 acres (243 ha) in the forests and farmland of Loretto. Located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Saint Francis University enrolls approximately 1,832 undergraduate students, of which 40.7% are male and 59.3% female; and 617 graduate students. The university offers 25 undergraduate and 7 graduate majors to its students including a Doctor of Physical Therapy. The university maintains an average graduation rate of 69.9%
Focus of Study and Benefits: ACE''s Intensive English Program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succed academiccally in a American college or university, professionally in individual's career field and socially. In a small classroom setting of 10 to 15 people, students can interact with instructors more freely both inside and outside of classroom. The program primarily focuses on Reading, Writng, Listening and Speaking
Curriculum : ACE''s Intensive Program is designed for students who want to progress rapidly and see immediate results. Classes are held 20 hours per week with extra 4 to 10 hours ofe elective classes per week. The Intensive Program is the only option for students with an F-1 student visa. Based on their placement test results, students are placed in 6 levels of English instructions. ACE International College offers a variety of programs suited to different lifestyles
Classroom Hour : Listening, Communication & Grammar M/W/F: 8-9:20 am T/Th: 8-10:20 am Reading, Writing, & Grammar M/W: 11 am - 1:20 pm T/Th: 11:30 am-1:50 pm Optional Elective M/W/F: 9:30-10:20 am T/Th: 10:30-11:20 am Optional Elective M/W: 1:30-2:35 pm T/Th: 2-3 pm
Focus of Study and Benefits: ACE''s Intensive English Program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succed academiccally in a American college or university, professionally in individual's career field and socially. In a small classroom setting of 10 to 15 people, students can interact with instructors more freely both inside and outside of classroom. The program primarily focuses on Reading, Writng, Listening and Speaking
Curriculum : ACE''s Intensive Program is designed for students who want to progress rapidly and see immediate results. Classes are held 20 hours per week with extra 4 to 10 hours ofe elective classes per week. The Intensive Program is the only option for students with an F-1 student visa. Based on their placement test results, students are placed in 6 levels of English instructions. ACE International College offers a variety of programs suited to different lifestyles
Classroom Hour : Listening, Communication & Grammar M/W/F: 8-9:20 am T/Th: 8-10:20 am Reading, Writing, & Grammar M/W: 11 am - 1:20 pm T/Th: 11:30 am-1:50 pm Optional Elective M/W/F: 9:30-10:20 am T/Th: 10:30-11:20 am Optional Elective M/W: 1:30-2:35 pm T/Th: 2-3 pm
Course Information
Class size
12 Students
Schedule
8, 15 Weeks
Course Level
6 level
VISA Info
I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age
18
Accommodation
Homestay, Off-campus Residence
Qualification
N/A
Course Schedule
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* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
A.C.E. offers students on-campus dormitory housing while they are studying at SFU. Dormitories are very clean, modern and convenient (near classes). Students will live in the same dorm as American students, make friends, and practice their English every day. Students can choose to live with one or more other students. This environment is most appropriate for traditional undergraduate students. Married student housing is not currently available on campus.
Surrounding Area
A.C.E. at Saint Francis University is located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, 80 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a scenic mountaintop location on a 600-acre campus. Iti s highly regarded programs in business, health care, sciences, engineering and the humanities. The campus has a Scenic mountaintop campus, 140 km east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Facilities
Residence halls, an apartment building, a townhouse complex, a student center, classroom, administrative buildings, athletics center, dining hall, library, chapel, friary, and maintenance buildings are located on the campus.
Activity
Cultural and social activities are an important part of a student's education and English language learning experience. That is why each A.C.E. institute plans regular activities and trips for students to participate in and practice their English. Activities may include going to sporting events, outdoor activities, movie nights, game nights, visits to local cultural attractions and more! A.C.E. also has an optional Language and Culture Partners Program which matches students with an American partner so they can practice English and exchange cultural perspectives.
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