California State University Long Beach, American Language Institute

The mission of the American Language Institute 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. As a unit within University College & Extension Services, the self-support 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, which offers academic and practical ESL instruction to a post-secondary 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.

Located on the coast of Southern California within the greater Los Angeles area, the city of Long Beach uniquely blends the character of a sophisticated urban area with the charm of a seaside community. Long Beach has been ranked by a leading consulting firm as “the large city with the highest quality of life” in Los Angeles county. The 1998 Forecast and Review, published by the Meyers Group, placed Long Beach at the top of the list based on such factors as low crime, good education, local attractions, climate, and the availability and affordability of housing. As a matter of fact, the best air quality in the entire South Coast area (which includes portions of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties) is a five mile zone along the Long Beach coast. Sparkling sunshine dances off of the Pacific Ocean while sailboats decorate the waves in the distance. Gentle ocean breezes sweep and sunbathers stroll across the soft sand. It’s an endless summer, and simply another beautiful day in Long Beach. Residents and visitors alike cite Long Beach’s superb weather as a top drawing card for the city. Long Beach is so close to every terrain and climate that in one day, you could surf in the morning, snow ski in the afternoon, and come home and see a movie at night. Every famous Southern California landmark, attraction, and destination is easily within a two-hour drive from the city.

Intensive English The ALI at CSULB offers a comprehensive ESL curriculum for international students entering American universities. The intensive program covers university preparation from beginning to advanced, with six levels of instruction. (12-15 weeks) Practical English Make the most of your holidays. Join us for our 3-week Practical English Program this summer. Whether you are a student or a professional, you'll agree that the Practical English Program is a learning experience that will last a lifetime.

Homestay provides a unique opportunity for you to experience life with an American family and immerse yourself in American culture. Homestay families are within busing, biking, or walking distance from the CSU Long Beach campus. The Homestay family provides 3 meals per day including weekends. To maintain the highest quality of Homestay, we develop new Homestays exclusively through personal referrals. CSULB has 18 residence hall buildings on campus accommodating more than 1,800 American and international students. All halls are coeducational. Suites within that halls are designated for male or female only. The rooms are double occupancy.

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