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Ashland University

Ashland University

Center for English Studies
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Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 25 - 30students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • 1 419-289-5926
  • Fax
  • 1 419-289-5780
  • Address
  • 401 College Ave Ashland, OH 44805

Options

  • Rural
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • University-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Why This School?

  • - Ranked in the Top 200 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report
    - experience shopping and sight-seeing in major American cities like Columbus and Cleveland
    - Four-year graduation guarantee beginning fall 2012

About the  Center for English Studies

  • The Ashland Center for English Studies (ACCESS) equips international professionals, undergraduates and graduate students with the knowledge, skills and experiences of English needed to fully participate in American academic life. In ACCESS you will master English and be a part of American campus life at Ashland University. You will make friends from the USA and other countries. You will learn how to speak, write and think in English. You will gain entrance to English-speaking communities around the globe. ACCESS has helped students master English, prepare for university study, and learn about American culture firsthand continuously since 1974. All instructors in the program are experienced ESL teachers with masters degrees. ACCESS is a member of prestigious UCIEP (University and College Intensive English Programs), a group of about 70 ESL programs at universities that all maintain high program standards, and AAIEP. ACCESS is a small, academically rigorous program with individual attention for each student. Your English classes include Discovery classes special topics classes that introduce you to important aspects of American culture and give you chances to practice English with Americans. ACCESS offers weekly field trips and events. These include trips to Ohio cities to see professional sports, visit museums, attend cultural events, and shop. Other activities include picnics, parties, canoeing, horseback riding, skating, and skiing. You will have classes 20 hours a week with additional work in the language laboratory and com-puter labs. Classes meet with Americans in university classes each term. ACCESS is part of Ashland University. You will be part of the student body and able to use all the facilities of the university. At the advanced level of ACCESS, you will be encouraged and helped to attend some university classes. The university is part of the small city of Ashland where people are friendly and welcoming to international students. A sign into town reads, Ashland: World Headquarters of NICE People. You will be introduced to an Ashland area family who will invite you to join occasional family events and meals at their home. Ashland is about an hour's drive from Ohio's largest cities Cleveland and Columbus. You will be within a day's drive of many of the great cities of the U.S.A. including Boston, New York, Washington DC, and Chicago. Niagara Falls is also nearby.
     

About the  Ashland University

  • Founded in 1878, Ashland University is a mid-sized private institution with 2,200 undergraduate students and a total enrollment of nearly 6,000, and this includes graduate programs as well as off-campus centers in Cleveland, Columbus, Elyria, Mansfield, Massillon, Medina, Westlake, Southwest Ohio/Cincinnati and Detroit, Mich. Situated on a beautiful 135-acre campus, Ashland University affords close proximity to the big city while maintaining an intimate campus experience in a small-town feel.

Conditional admission

  • Only students who have completed ESL courses will be granted conditional admissions. For these students, TOEFL requirements are waivered. They will also be given the permission to attend one university class as they are enrolled in two or three advanced level English class via ACCESS.

Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    When you gain access, you gain entrance. The Ashland Center for English Studies (ACCESS) equips international professionals, undergraduates and graduate students with the knowledge, skills and experiences of English needed to fully participate in American academic life.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    You will learn how to speak, read, write and think in English
    You will have experienced English professionals helping you achieve your goals
    You will have conditional admission to Ashland University
    You will experience increasing success in English on your way to getting a degree
    You will be a part of Ashland University’s campus life that includes attending sporting events, the Recreation Center, joining clubs and living with American students year round
    You will experience shopping and sight-seeing in major American cities like Columbus and Cleveland
    You will be on one of the safest campuses in America
    You will eat the best food on any campus in America

    Curriculum :
    The Enlgish Language Classroom Program opens six terms of Intensive English classes every year, making each term last for seven weeks. The course provides 20 hours of classroom instructions and approximately half of the classroom experiences will involve using the language laboratory. Upon their arrival, students will be given a Placement test to get an accurate examination on their English proficiency. Out of the four levels, Level 1 (Beginner) focuses on fundamentals of English such as grammar and conversation skills. Levels 2 and 3 (Intermediate) regard reading and writing comprehension skills as basics and work to develop speaking and listening skills. Level 4 (Advanced) concentrate on preparing students to make a smooth transition to American universities. Elective courses like TOEFL preparation and English Conversation Skills may be offered to students in areas they need supplementation. Other than classroom lessons, students will take part in Discovery Class, working to be immersed in American culture and its people.

Course Information

Class size 3-15 Students Schedule 14 Weeks
Course Level 6 VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-13 2024-08-26 2024-05-06
※ From the Course Starting Dates 14Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 50
Tuition
14 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 6,490
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
7 Weeks (USD)$ 2375

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 100
Other Charges (USD)$ 382    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult Education - Integrated Science (Grades 7-12)
    Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Multi-Age Education - Art Education
    Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
    Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
    Bachelor of Science - Biology
    Bachelor of Science - Biology - Biotechnology Concentration
    Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
    Bachelor of Science - Business Management
    Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult Education - Chemistry (Grades 7-12)
    Bachelor of Science - Commercial Art and Design
    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
    Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
    Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
    Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
    Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Journalism
    Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education (Pre-K - Grade 3)
    Bachelor of Arts - Economics
    Bachelor of Arts - English
    Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship
    Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
    Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
    Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
    Bachelor of Science - Finance
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts
    Bachelor of Science - Foreign Languages
    Bachelor of Science - Biology - Forensic Biology
    Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Forensic Chemistry
    Bachelor of Arts - French
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Multi-Age Education - French Education
    Bachelor of Science - Geology
    Bachelor of Science - Geoscience Technology & Management
    Bachelor of Arts - Health & Risk Communication
    Bachelor of Arts - History
    Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
    Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult Education - Integrated Language Arts (Grades 7 - 12)
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult Education - Integrated Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult Education - Integrated Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
    Bachelor of Science - International Business
    Bachelor of Arts - International Political Studies
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Intervention Specialist - Early Childhood
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Intervention Specialist - Mild-Moderate K-12
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Intervention Specialist - Moderate-Intensive K-12
    Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Digital Media
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult - Biology/Life Science (Grades 7-12)
    Bachelor of Science - Marketing
    Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Grades Education (4-9)
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Physical Science
    Bachelor of Arts - Multi-Disciplinary Studies
    Bachelor of Music - Music
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Multi-Age Education - Music Education (Pre-K - 12)
    Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
    Bachelor of Science - Physics
    Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
    Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
    Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Strategic Communication
    Bachelor of Arts - Religion
    Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
    Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
    Bachelor of Science in Education - Multi-Age Education - Foreign Languages - Spanish Education
    Bachelor of Arts - Sport Communication
    Bachelor of Science - Sport Management




    Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management




    Bachelor of Arts - Theatre




    Bachelor of Science - Toxicology




    Bachelor of Science - Accounting




    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult - Earth Science (Grades 7-12)




    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult Education - Physical Science (Grades 7-12)




    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult - Earth Science (Grades 7-12)




    Bachelor of Science in Education - Adolescent & Young Adult Education - Physical Science (Grades 7-12)




    Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design




    Bachelor of Arts - Inter-Disciplinary Studies




    Bachelor of Music - Music Performance




    Bachelor of Science - Biology - Medical Laboratory Science




    Bachelor of Science - Business - Undecided




    Bachelor of Arts - Undecided




    Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity




    Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Management




    Bachelor of Science - Public Health




    Bachelor of Science - Software Development and Design

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Minimum age 16
Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
    Min GPA: 77.0% Convert grades
    English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    Min TOEFL iBT: 67 (Min Reading: 15.0, Min Writing: 15.0, Min Listening: 15.0, Min Speaking: 15.0)
    Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.0, Min Writing: 5.0, Min Listening: 5.0, Min Speaking: 5.0)
    Min PTE overall: 50
    NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.

Course Schedule

2025-01-13 2024-08-26 2024-05-06
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 50
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 20,950
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
1 year (USD)$ 5172

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Course information

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    TUITION FEE$25,200.00 USD



    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting
    TUITION FEE$25,200.00 USD



    Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Educational Technology
    TUITION FEE$17,100.00 USD



    Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Reading and Literacy Instruction
    TUITION FEE$17,100.00 USD



    Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
    TUITION FEE$17,100.00 USD



    Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Talent Development Education
    TUITION FEE$17,100.00 USD



    Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction - Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century
    TUITION FEE$17,100.00 USD

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
    Min GPA: 80.0% Convert grades
    English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    Min TOEFL iBT: 79 (Min Reading: 19.0, Min Writing: 15.0, Min Listening: 19.0, Min Speaking: 19.0)
    Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Reading: 6.0, Min Writing: 7.0, Min Listening: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0)
    Min PTE overall: 55
    NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.
    For conditional admission, instead of submitting language proficiency test scores, applicant may complete English courses prior to the academic program. The length of the English course is determined based on the applicant's level of English proficiency.


Course Schedule

2025-01-13 2024-08-26 2024-05-06
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 30
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 17,100
Week Week Week Week Week

Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location


Accommodation

  • While attending ACCESS, students can experience living on-campus in one of the seven University dormitories. Students living on-campus will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students – both American and international. Students are advised to arrange housing as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. The School may provide students with information about private off-campus apartments however it is the students’ responsibility to make their individual arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.

Surrounding Area

  • Ashland University Center for English Studies (ACCESS Program) is located on the hill in beautiful and safe Ashland, Ohio about an hour's drive from Ohio's largest cities. Ashland's central location offers easy access to the surrounding scenic areas and is within an hour's drive from Ohio's largest cities, Cleveland and Columbus. Join Ashland's residents during the major league baseball season and cheer on their favorite team, the Cleveland Indians. The nearby Snow Trails offers great skiing and snowboarding opportunities during the winter season. Students studying at ACCESS live within a day’s drive of the United States' great cities including Boston, New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Philadelphia. Students can also take a day's drive and visit Canada, Niagara Falls, the Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

Facilities

  • Number of classrooms : 5, Library, PC , Internet , Cafeteria, Restaurant, Conference Centre, Sport Centre/Gym, Swimming Pool, University Int'l Club

National Mix

  • ACCESS has hosted students from Asia (majority from Japan, Korea and Taiwan), the Middle East, Latin America and Europe.

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Mika

学校について
Q、コースやアクティビティなど、学校についておしえてください。




A、はい。
アシュランド大学はオハイオ州の都市アシュランドの静かで安全な住宅街の中に位置しています。
アシュランドは清潔で安全な小さな街で、街の人々も親しみやすくアットホームな雰囲気です。

・集中英語コース (Intensive English Program)

1クラスの学生数: 3-15 名
レベル数: 6レベル
期間: 7週間
開講日: 2ヶ月に一回
年齢制限: 18歳
必須条件: 高等学校の卒業
インターンシップコース: あり
アクティビティ: スポーツ観戦、各種観光、異文化交流イベントなど
ビザに関する情報: 申請によりI-20発行
滞在施設: 大学寮又はキャンパス内アパート





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김찬희

I studied for a year in Ashland University (ACCESS). The reason I chose to study abroad is because I was fairly stressed about my English level and then I thought studying abroad and meeting English natives would make me overcome my stress. A year of studying in ACCESS was enough for me. The course consists of 4 levels and students are from all over the world. The levels are from beginner class to advanced class. In beginner class, it starts off with Basic English grammar and speaking. As students move up to next level, the class deals with more sophisticated English or preparation of TOEFL. The reason I recommend ACCESS is that not only the solid structure and aim in the class, but also other activities, such as travelling, after school activities and sight-seeing. Ohio is not very fancy compare to other cosmopolitan cities, but it makes a suitable residence. In winter, I can go skiing, which I love. Also I was able to feel what it likes to be in American home. I lived in dormitory and home-stay. I recommend home-stay. Not only you meet a good family but also experience American culture and home. Thus, you get to understand more of them. I do like busy cities like New York but Ohio was brilliant too. 

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저는 1년동안 Ashland University (ACCESS)에서 공부하고 왔어요. 영어에 대한 스트레스가 너무 크고 아무리 공부해도 늘지 않는 것 같아서 어학연수를 1년 다녀오기로 결정했어요. ACCESS에서 저의 1년은 굉장히 길었어요. 1년 집중 영어프로그램은 4단계 레벨로 구성되어있고, 영어에 익숙하지 않은 외국인 학생들이 주로 듣게되요. 초급 레벨부터 상급레벨까지 꾸준하게 배우게 되는데 초급레벨에서는 기본적인 영어 문법이나 대화 기술 등을 배우고 레벨이 올라갈수록 조금더 심도 있는 영어, 대학이나 대학원에서 쓰이는 영어나 토플 같은 자격증을 대비하는 수업도 듣게되요. 제가 ACCESS에서 가장 좋았던 점은 탄탄한 영어수업도 좋지만 수업외의 활동이 정말 재밌었어요. 수업이 끝나면 동아리활동을 하고, 외국인 친구들과 놀러다니고, 관광도하면서 굉장히 많이 친해졌어요. 오하이오는 다른 도시들에 비해서 화려하지는 않지만 굉장히 살기좋고 예쁜 곳이에요. 겨울에는 스키나 스노우보드를 타기도하고, 굉장히 크고 넓은 도시에요. 정말 미국 사람들의 생활을 제대로 느낄 수 있었던 것같아요. 저는 홈스테이도 해보고 기숙사에서도 지내봤는데 홈스테이가 정말 좋았어요. 좋은 가족들을 만나서이기도 하지만 미국인들의 생활습관이나 사고방식을 피부로 느껴보면서 외국인을 이해하는 마음을 갖게 된 것 같아요. 뉴욕처럼 바쁘고 사람많은 대도시도 좋지만 저는 오하이오 어학연수 강추해요.

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私は1年間Ashland University(ACCESS)で勉強しました。英語ストレスもいっぱいですし、いくら勉強しても実力が上がろうともしないので語学留学に行こうと決めました。ACCESSでの私の1年はすごく長かったです。1年集中英語プログラムは4段階のレベルで構成されてありますし、英語になれていない外国人の学生が周に受けます。初級レベルから高級レベルまで学ぶことになりますが初級レベルでは基本的な英語文法や会話の記述を勉強して、レベルが上がるほどもっと深い英語、大学や大学院で使われる英語やトーフルを準備する授業をうけることになります。私がACCESSで一番気に入ったのは英語の授業もそうですが、授業以外の活動もすごく楽しかったです。授業が終わると、部活に行って、外国人のともと遊んだり、観光したりしながらすごく親しくなりました。オハイオはほかの都市に比べてはあんまり派手な都市ではありませんが、すごくきれいな都市です。冬はスキーやスノーボードを楽しんだり、すごく大きい都市なんです。私はホームステーもしたり、ドミーでもくらしましたが、ホームステーがよかったです。うちが良い家族に会ったためでもありますが、アメリカ人の生活習慣や考え方も実際に感じながら外国人を理解する態度をもつことになったそうです。ニューヨークのような派手な大都市もいいですけどうちはオハイオがいいと思います。

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조건부 입학 프로그램으로 영어 공부 먼저 하고 바로 애쉴랜드 대학에 입학했습니다. 대학 진학 막막했는데 조건부 입학 가능하니까 진짜 마음 편하게 공부했고, 입학 하기 전에 집중 영어 코스 들으면서 대학 수업도 들을 수 있기 때문에 관심 있는 수업 기웃기웃 하곤 했습니다. 덕분에 대학 적응이 빠르게 됐구요. 애쉴랜드 대학교 진학에 관심있는 분들한텐 정말 최적입니다.


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条件付き入学プログラムによって英語の勉強、まずエスィルランド大学に入学しました。大学進学に途方に暮れていたのですが条件付入学可能だから本当の気楽勉強し、入学する前に集中英語コース聞きながら大学の授業も聞くことができるので、興味のある授業をしきりに勉強ていました。おかげで大学適応がすぐになったんです。エスィルランド大学進学に興味のある方に本当に最適です。

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透過條件式入學,可以先修習完英語課程後直接進入艾許蘭大學就讀。原本對於進入大學感到一片茫然的我,因為有條件式入學的關係,所以能夠心情定下來並專注於學習,在入學之前埋首於英語課程中,同時也可以旁聽大學課程,所以自己有興趣的課程也可以聽聽看。也因此很快地適應了大學的生活。對於希望在艾許蘭大學就讀的學生,這裡是最理想的選擇。

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透过条件式入学,可以先修习完英语课程后直接进入艾许兰大学就读。原本对于进入大学感到一片茫然的我,因为有条件式入学的关係,所以能够心情定下来并专注于学习,在入学之前埋首于英语课程中,同时也可以旁听大学课程,所以自己有兴趣的课程也可以听听看。也因此很快地适应了大学的生活。对于希望在艾许兰大学就读的学生,这裡是最理想的选择。

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あゆむ

私は出来るだけ日本人の少ない環境が良いという思いから、このアシュランド大学を選びました。

しかし留学初期は本当に大変なことが多くて、英語力が足りないために、助けて欲しい時に助けてくれる人がまわりにおらず、
苦しい思いをしたことが一度や二度ではありませんでした。
その時は本当に、学校選びを間違ったかなと思いましたし、ここに来た事を少し後悔しました。

でもあきらめずに一生懸命勉強しているうちに、まだまだではありますがコミュニケーションにも自信がついてきて、
徐々に自分のいいたいことも言えるようになって来ました。
その時くらいから段々留学生活が楽しく感じられるようになってきたと思います。

留学中クラスにはいつも恵まれて、他の国の子達とも仲良くなれましたし、
留学前まではある国に対する先入観のようなものがありましたが、実際留学していろんな国の子達と仲良くなると、
その先入観がいかにくだらないものだったかということに気づきました。
そういった意味でも今回の留学で、自分自身の物の見方が大きく変わったと思います。

また、学校の中には一般の方も利用出来る施設があるのですが、そこで街の人たちと会話する機会もたくさんありました。
アシュランドは比較的小さな街で、住民の人たちもどこかフレンドリーで温かい雰囲気があります。
もし留学に来た際は、ぜひ利用することをお勧めします。会話力のアップに繋がります。

海外留学は、初めはだれでも辛いことが多いと思います。
でも自分次第でいくらでも楽しくなります。
私は人生で忘れられない貴重な経験が出来ました。ありがとうございます。

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