NCU ESL

Program Description

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (NCU-ESLI)
NCU—ESLI offers an intensive English language programme designed specifically for three groups:
1. Non-English speaking students who need English proficiency before undertaking college/university studies.
2. Non-English speaking professional who need English.
3. Non-English speaking persons in the trades, etc., who need the language.

It is designed to help students speak, read, and write English. Textbooks are complemented by the use of authentic documents and audio-visual material. The ESLI prefers if applicants are above the beginning level. However, it is prepared to accept students of any level.
A student entering ESLI 131-134, the Intermediate 1 Level, must have a Test of English As A Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 133. This TOEFL documentation must be current (within 12 months of the anticipated entry date). Students who arrive without this requirement will be tested before being placed in a class.
At the Intermediate Level, a student enrolls for ESLI classes only. At the Advanced Level, a student may be allowed to take regular college-level courses along with ESLI classes. The number of courses is determined in consultation with director of the English as a Second Language Institute.
A student enrolled in ESLI is released from the programme upon achieving one of the following:
1. A TOEFL score of 213 (with no section lower than 18)
2. Completion of Advanced II with at least a B in all ESLI sections.

Highlights

Linguistics Professors from the Caribbean and Latin America
Cultural Diversity on a beautiful campus of the island of Jamaica
Vibrant and secure community life

What`s Included

NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES
(Formerly Department of English and Modern Languages)
FEES FOR ESL

The English as a Second Language Course is offered each semester and during the summer.
The FALL semester runs from the last week of August to December while the SPRING semester runs from January to May. The SUMMER programme might run for one session or two dependent on the needs of the students. The dates include registration and the final examination.
With adequate prior arrangement, special rates are available for groups of 8-10 persons.

The fees for each semester are given below in US dollars.

TUITION US$ 1600.00
SECURITY DEPOSIT $ 100.00
RENT & BOARD (MEAL PLAN A)--3 meals $ 1615.00
INSURANCE $ 120.00
BOOKS (approximate cost) $ 200.00
Total $ 3635.00

All students are required to make a security deposit of US$100.00. This is refundable.
The Jamaican Immigration Department requires all international students to obtain an extension of stay after arriving at the university. The cost of this is approximately US$120.00. In addition, the student will pay for a multiple entry visa, the cost of which is dependent on the country of origin. It is also essential for students to be in possession of a return ticket when they arrive at the university.
Transportation to the campus from one of the two major airports could cost $100. (It would be less per person if the students arrive in groups).
N.B. Persons may address queries to the Department of Humanities