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Ball State University

Ball State University

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 120students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • 765-285-5422
  • Fax
  • 765-285-3710
  • Address
  • Intensive English Institute Robert Bell Building (RB), room 353 Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306

Options

  • Urban
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Why This School?

  • - In recent years, Muncie has consistently been named among the most affordable college towns in the United States
    - IEP focuses on improving communication skills in all areas incluidng speaking, listening, reading, and writing to prepare students for academic life in American college or university.
    - Ball State University is set in a suburban environment with modern architecture and technology.

About the  Rinker Center for International Programs

  • The Ball State University Intensive English Institute (IEI) provides seven-week intensive English instruction for all levels of nonnative speakers of English who have a secondary school (high school) degree. IEI also offers customized programs. All classes are at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, USA. Combining top-flight talent with the top-notch resources Ball State has to offer, BSU students and faculty inject endless energy and creativity into what they teach and how they learn. Ball State University makes a unique commitment to immersive learning programs that incorporate research, projects with community partners, and capstone experiences into the curriculum.

About the  Ball State University

  • Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana, United States. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU. Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans 731 acres (2.96 km2) and includes 106 buildings. The student body consists of more than 22,000 students, of whom nearly 4,000 are graduate students. As a comprehensive university, Ball State offers a wealth of academic opportunities, including about 180 undergraduate majors and preprofessional programs and more than 100 master’s and doctoral degrees. And BSU's programs in architecture, telecommunications, landscape architecture, education, entrepreneurship, and online master’s degree in nursing are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. That excellence is due to the quality of our faculty and their commitment to teaching. More than 90 percent of our classes are taught by professors. Ball State is an integral part of the community and economy of Muncie and Indiana. In addition to preparing the state’s entrepreneurs, teachers, health care providers, scientists, designers, artists, and media and technology professionals, Ball State conducts projects and research that drive innovation in the state. And Building Better Communities initiative partners students and faculty with local leaders throughout the state on development projects that make Indiana a better place to live, work, and do business.

Conditional admission

  • Conditional admission may be appropriate for undergraduate students who wish to apply to Ball State but who have not yet taken a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam or who have a TOEFL score below 79 IBT or higher, 550 PBT or IELTS 6.5 bands.

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Course Information

  • Focus of Study and Benefits:
    The Ball State University Intensive English Institute (IEI) provides seven-week intensive English instruction for all levels of nonnative speakers of English who have a secondary school (high school) degree. IEI also offers customized programs.  All classes are at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, USA.
    -IEI has taught English to nonnative speakers for more than 25 years
    -Innovative project-based curriculum
    -World-class teachers who each have a master’s degree in teaching English as a second language or equivalent
    -Immersion in American culture
    -Opportunity to interact and communicate with Ball State students

    Curriculum :
    IEP focuses on improving communication skills in all areas incluidng speaking, listening, reading, and writing to prepare students for academic life in American college or university. Every new student takes the IEI placement test (see the Placement section). The IEI uses the placement test results to put students in one of the IEI’s seven levels. The beginning level is level F (or Fundamentals). The final level is level 6 (advanced, academic English). Every Level in the IEI must be passed to complete the IEI. From the beginning levels of F and 1 and to the end of Level 6, each level builds on the others and provides academic work that prepares the student for academic coursework. These courses are for students ready to learn advanced English to study at a university. There's 10 to 15 students in each class.
     
    Classroom Hour :
    22-25hours/week. Course schedule may vary.

Course Information

Class size 10-15 Students Schedule 7, 15 Weeks
Course Level 6 level VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-06 2024-08-19 2024-05-13
※ From the Course Starting Dates 7, 15Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 55
Tuition
7 Week 14 Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 3,704 (USD)$ 7,409
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
7 weeks (USD)$ 2200

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges (USD)$ 1,209    Detail

Remarks / Other Information

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

Course information

  • REQUIREMENT #1
    MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
    2.0 on a U.S. 4.0 scale (some programs require higher GPAs) 
    REQUIREMENT #2
    COMPLETE INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION
    Application Fee:  $55.00 non-refundable
    REQUIREMENT #3
    SUBMIT ACADEMIC RECORDS
    Submit all documents to intadmit@bsu.edu or fax to 765-285-3710
    Scans, Emails, and Faxes of documents are acceptable
    Transcripts and diplomas must be in English
    Required:  transcripts and diplomas from all institutions where you have studied in the past
    Attested copies of academic documents are acceptable
    Exceptions:
    Transcripts from United States schools must be sent directly from institution to Ball State University – International Admissions
    REQUIREMENT #4
    OPTIONAL: TOEFL/IELTS: 
    If you have completed TOEFL/IELTS you can submit them to Ball State. If you meet the following minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores, you will not have to take an English placement test upon your arrival.  Otherwise, you will be considered for Conditional Admission, and you will be required to take the English placement test during orientation.
    Ball State University School Code 1051
    Test scores must be sent directly from ETS
    TOEFL Scores of 79 IBT or 550 PBT, or above, are eligible for regular admission
    IELTS Scores of 6.5 or above are eligible for regular admission
    General TOEFL/IELTS Exceptions:
    If you have earned a degree or have 24 hours of academic study in the United States, you are waived from the TOEFL/IELTS
    If you have earned a degree from the following native-English speaking countries, you may be waived from the TOEFL/IELTS.  Waivers will be reviewed at the time of evaluation of your application.
    Anguilla  Canada  Liberia  Swaziland
    Antigua Cayman Islands Montserrat Tanzania
    Antigua and Barbuda Dominica New Zealand Trinidad and Tobago
    Australia Fiji Nigeria Turks and Caicos Islands
    Bahamas Gambia Philippines Uganda
    Barbados Ghana Republic of Ireland United Kingdom
    Barbuda Grenada Sierra Leone Zambia
    Belize Guyana Singapore Zimbabwe
    Bermuda Jamaica St. Kitts and Nevis
    Botswana Kenya St. Lucia
    British Virgin Islands Lesotho St. Vincent and Grenadines  
    OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
    The following documents are required by the International Student Services team, if you are found admissible to Ball State University. You can send them at the time of application or once you have received an application decision. Contact the International Student Services team at: intlservices@bsu.edu

    REQUIREMENT #5
    PASSPORT PHOTOCOPY
    A clear copy of the main passport page for you and each of the dependents (spouse or children) that you will bring to Ball State. 
    If you are currently in the United States, include the following:
    Copies of your current visa
    Copies of all I-20s or DS 2019s and I-94s for you and your dependents.
    REQUIREMENT #6
    ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF FUNDS
    You must demonstrate your ability to pay for your living expenses and your university fees through one of the following:

    Personal Funding
    Private Sponsorship (family and friends)
    Government Sponsorship
    Ball State Sponsorship

Course information

Class size 15 Students Schedule 52 Weeks
Course Level 1 VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 18 Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-06 2024-08-19 2024-05-13
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 55
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 23,060
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

  • Residence hall
    With a variety of dining choices and services such as free Internet, free cable TV, and more, living on campus is a great value. Residence halls offer the convenience of being on campus, close to classes, food courts and other dining locations, recreational opportunities, and entertainment. There are no monthly cable bills to pay, meals to prepare, or pots and pans to wash.
     
    University apartments
    University Apartments are the most cost-efficient rentals in town. Many places require residents to pay their own utilities, but the rent includes electricity, heat, water, sewage, and trash removal. This housing option also provides free Internet service, free cable TV, and other helpful amenities. The apartments are conveniently located on the north end of the campus, along Ball State shuttle and city bus routes and near local shopping, restaurants, and popular hangouts. They're also close to Muncie city schools. Five floor plans with one, two, or three bedrooms are available, including larger townhouse-style units as well as apartments for residents with disabilities. And like the Ball State campus, the buildings are tobacco-free.

Surrounding Area

  • A drive down McKinley Avenue is worth a thousand words. The welcoming north gateway, the duck pond often surrounded by students, the majestic bell tower, and the bustling brick sidewalks offer a taste of Ball State’s vibrant, friendly campus. Along the way, student’ll see some of BSU's newest and coolest facilities as well as classic architecture and landmarks that reveal the university’s history and traditions. With an event calendar full of attractions such as Broadway shows, NCAA Division I athletics, blues legends, Russian National Ballet performances, and professional comedians, Ball State brings excitement to Muncie that most Midwestern cities would envy, without forgoing any of that college charm. The Village, located right on the edge of campus, offers plenty of places to eat and hang out with friends. The Tally on the first floor of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center showcases comedians, bands, and other entertainers. Christy Woods arboretum and the Duck Pond are just a couple of places where students can enjoy nature; there’s also the University Green where one can take in an outdoor concert. And then there’s Late Nite, the best bash on campus. Every Saturday night students can take advantage of free entertainment. Activities include everything from bowling and billiards to DJs and dancing and, of course, free food.

Facilities

  • computer lab, health center, library, student union, recreation center, dining commons

Activity

  • With an event calendar full of attractions such as Broadway shows, NCAA Division I athletics, blues legends, Russian National Ballet performances, and professional comedians, Ball State brings excitement to Muncie that most Midwestern cities would envy, without forgoing any of that college charm. The Village, located right on the edge of campus, offers plenty of places to eat and hang out with friends. The Tally on the first floor of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center showcases comedians, bands, and other entertainers. Christy Woods arboretum and the Duck Pond are just a couple of places where you can enjoy nature; there’s also the University Green where you can take in an outdoor concert. And then there’s Late Nite, the best bash on campus. Every Saturday night you can take advantage of free entertainment. Activities include everything from bowling and billiards to DJs and dancing and, of course, free food. Just keep your eye on the Flyswatter, the billboard near the Scramble Light, for upcoming events.

National Mix

  • Nationalities of students include Asian(Korean, Japanese, Chinese..),Latin American, European and other countries. The percentage may vary each month.

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FAQ Questions

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Image 2017-07-03 15:23:09

このは

学校周辺について
Q、学校周辺の環境について教えてください。


A、キャンパスから車でちょっとだけ行けば出るMcKinley Avenueは言葉で説明できないほど美しいところです。
南に位置する巨大な入り口といつも学生たちに囲まれているアヒル湖、そして神秘的なベルタワーと混雑したレンガ道は学生たちに活気に溢れた、身近な環境を提供します。また学生たちはベル州立大学の新築便宜施設と古典的な建築様式を通じてこの大学の伝統と歴史を感じることができます。
ベル州立大学は、ブロードウェー公演、NCAA Division I athletics、ブルース公演、ロシア国際バレエ公演、専門コメディショーを含む多くのイベントを主催し、学生たちとMuncieの住民たちに楽しみを提供します。
キャンパスの右側に位置したビレッジは友達と一緒に楽しむことができる多数の食堂とカフェを提供します。L.A. Pittenger Student Centerの1階に位置したThe Tallyでは様々なコメディアン、バンド、エンターテイナーの公演が開かれます。
Christy Woods植物園とアヒル湖は学生たちに美しい自然を満喫できる場を提供します。学生たちが野外コンサートを開くことができるUniversity Greenもあります。また、毎週土曜日には無料でバンド公演を鑑賞できるLate Niteイベントも開かれます。
その他の余暇活動としては、ボーリング、ビリヤード、DJ、ダンシングなどがあります。

また、ちかくにウォルマートというスーパーがあるのでそこで食材や生活用品などは一通り揃います。



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  • Classquality

  • Review (4.5)
  • School Facility, atmosphere

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  • Faculty&school's counselor

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  • Outdoor Activity

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  • Accommodation quality

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볼주립대학교
  • Classquality

  • Review (4)
  • School Facility, atmosphere

  • Review (4)
  • Faculty&school's counselor

  • Review (4)
  • Outdoor Activity

  • Review (2)
  • Accommodation quality

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  • Review (3.4)

Image 2015-07-17 16:13:36

김도환

우선 학교에 한국인 학생들이 많이 없어서 좋았습니다.

처음에는 조금 외롭기도 하고 걱정도 많았지만 친구들을 금방 사귀는 성격이라
오히려 한국인 학생들이 없었던 것이 영어 공부하는 데에 더 도움이 되지 않았나 싶네요
단기간 짧게 다녀오긴 했지만 새로운 환경에서 공부하고 했던 것이 좋았습니다.

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英語留学
  • Classquality

  • Review (5)
  • School Facility, atmosphere

  • Review (4)
  • Faculty&school's counselor

  • Review (4)
  • Outdoor Activity

  • Review (4)
  • Accommodation quality

  • Review (4)

  • Review (4.2)

Image 2017-07-03 15:37:55

きこ

私はほとんど英語が話せない状態で留学をスタートしました。


学校のカフェテリアで注文するのさえ緊張していましたし、友達とのコミュニケーションもうまく取れませんでした。
なので初めのころは授業についていくのも大変でした。
先生の言葉が聞き取れなかったりもしましたし、宿題も多くて日々悪戦苦闘する日々でした。
ただ先生たちはなにか分からないことがあると丁寧に教えてくれるし、各生徒に合わせて対応しくださるので、そこはすごく助かりました。
クラスメートにもすごく恵まれたと思います。

また、学生寮では現地の学生とも仲良くなることが出来ます。
それこそはじめはコミュニケーションすらとれませんでしたが、それでも皆優しくて、
誰かの部屋に集まっておしゃべりしたり、外でバーベキューしたりと、外国人の私にもすごく良くしてくれました。
周りの環境に恵まれたことは、私の留学生活においてとても重要なことだったと思います。
ただただ感謝しかありません。

英語は一年間でもちろんネイティブレベルにはなれませんでしたが、ゼロだった私が、日常生活には困らない程度に成長できました。
周りに支えられたおかげだと思っています。

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