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Tennessee Tech University

Tennessee Tech University

Tennessee Tech’s Center for ESL
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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 10100students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • 931-372-3634
  • Fax
  • 931-372-3674
  • Address
  • 1 William L Jones Drive room 135 Derryberry Hall Cookeville Tennessee 38505

Options

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

Why This School?

  • - One of the lowest cost of living in the USA
    - Very safe environment, many in the community moved here to live in a quieter place.
    - Over 125 majors an concentrations.
    - International Office is small and we can focus our efforts on your students.
    - Tennessee Tech University ranked as the #1 public university in TN

About the  Tennessee Tech’s Center for ESL

  • Tennessee Tech opened in 1915, and was originally the Engineering andAgriculture university for the State of Tennessee. The University hasprogressing into one of the top 3 institutions in the entire State along withUTK and Vandy. The region host the best of urban and rural living, with 4State parks surrounding the university, many students spend their freetime visiting the beautiful scenery or learning about the local history. Techis near Nashville, Music CITY USA and many times students take leave tovisit the area.

About the  Tennessee Tech University

  • Ranked as one of the Best Southeastern Colleges by Princeton Review, TTU offers a full range of university activities in the midst of America's musical heartland, where students can explore the roots ofrock, blues and country music and the lush green valleys of the Tennessee countryside. The campus provides a stimulating environment located just about an hour's drive from the vibrant city of Nashville. TTU is a comprehensive university, offering 44 Bachelor's and 20 Graduate Degree programs across such academic divisions as Engineering, Business, Education, Arts and Sciences and Human Sciences.
    Students at Tennessee Tech get more than a top-notch education. They learn to be leaders in their chosen careers and lifelong learners.Partnerships between students and faculty combine disciplines and ideas in multi-disciplinary projects and research. Outside the classroom, they learn about cultures across the globe, discover how to be good citizens through service organizations and dozens of student clubs, gain exposure to the arts and build friendships across ages, backgrounds and interests.Like our mascot, Awesome the golden eagle, TTU students are focused on their studies, fearless in pursuing their goals and their future, and committed to the campus and global communities.With an enrollment of more than 11,100 students, TTU offers more than 40 undergraduate and 20 graduate degrees across six academic disciplines: Agricultural and Human Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, and Interdisciplinary and Extended Education.

Conditional admission

  • Yes, we offer Conditional Admissions for all Undergraduate Majors except Nursing. Nursing is not possible. 
    Graduate Conditional Admissions changes from Semester to semester, I recommend you contact Graduate Studies before applying.
    The International Education is part of Undergraduate Admissions-Enrollment Management and Graduate Admissions reports to Academic Affairs, not Undergraduate Admissions. 

ETC

  • Medical insurance application fee
    $15 each semester

    Medical insurance by the semester
    $705 Regular semester 15 weeks = $705

    Medical insurance by the week
    $47 per week 1 term is 7 weeks = $329 


Course Information

  • Focus of Study :
    English as a Second Language,  5 levels.
    Levels 4, and 5, a student may enroll in 2 academic courses. For improvement of academic writing, ability to discuss various topics and learn US Study Skills.


    Curriculum : 
    CESL will have 5 levels: 
    The Novice, Intermediate I, and Intermediate II levels with four separate topics for the students to participate to improve their language skills:  Listening & Speaking; Reading & Discussion, Grammar & Writing and Vocabulary Development.  Lower level students should take these courses concurrently, although it might be possible for them to take the courses separately

    CESL Courses (levels 1-3):
    An ESL program, generally referred to as an Intensive English Program (IEP) in the U.S., is a language program that does not allow students to take credit-bearing university courses.  18 hours of contact time is the minimum requirement by the USCIS/ SEVP.
    The CESL program at Tennessee Tech University, will be 18 hours per week, each session will be 7-weeks.   Cost for 18 hours for 7-weeks will be: $2400
    Ala carte options (student may opt to take only one of the 4 parts of the curriculum at a separate cost).
    Grammar and Writing $700 for 4 hours per week for 7-weeks
    Listening and Speaking   $700 for 4 hours per week for 7-weeks
    Reading and Discussion $700 for 4 hours per week for 7-weeks
    Vocabulary Development $700 for 4 hours per week for 7-weeks

    Classroom Hour :

Course Information

Class size 15 maximum, mostly 10 Students Schedule 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 Weeks
Course Level 5 VISA Info I-20 Issued Upon Request
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-13
※ From the Course Starting Dates 7, 14, 21, 28, 35Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 40
Tuition
7 Week 14 Week 21 Week 28 Week 35 Week
(USD)$ 2,400 (USD)$ 4,800 (USD)$ 7,200 (USD)$ 9,600 (USD)$ 12,000
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (USD)$ 100
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup (USD)$ 100
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

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

Course information

  • Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Agribusiness Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Agricultural Communications (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Agricultural Education (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Agricultural Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science & Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Agritourism (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Agronomy & Soils (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Animal Science (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Environmental Agriscience (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Horticulture (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Nursery/Landscape Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Pre-Vet (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Agriculture - Turfgrass Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology - Child Development & Family Relations (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology - Child Life (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology - Family & Consumer Sciences Education (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology - Housing & Design (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology - Merchandising & Design (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology - Nutrition & Dietetics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Biology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Biology - Cellular & Molecular (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Biology - Environmental (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Biology - Health Sciences (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies - Environmental Science (Biology Option) (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies - Environmental Science (Chemistry Option) (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies - Environmental Technology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Environmental & Sustainability Studies - Society, Culture, & Communication (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering - Bio-molecular (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Applied Chemistry
    Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Biochemistry (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Pure Chemistry (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Communication - Communication Studies (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Communication - Journalism (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Geosciences (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Geosciences - Geographical Information Systems (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Geography (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Geology - Environmental (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - English - Creative Writing (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - English - Literature (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - English - Professional & Technical Communication (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - English - Language & Rhetoric (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - English - Theatre (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages - French (Option 1) (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages - German (Option 1) (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages - Spanish (Option 1) (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Arts - History (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - History (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Physics - Applied Physics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Physics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Political Science - Legal Studies (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Criminal Justice (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Sociology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Social Work (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Fisheries Science - Conservation Biology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Fisheries Science - Fisheries Science (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Wildlife & Fisheries Science - Wildlife Science (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Accounting (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Business & Information Technology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Intelligence & Analytics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - General Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Human Resources Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Productions/Operations Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Economics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Finance (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business & Cultures (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Business - Marketing (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Practitioner (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education Practitioner (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Education - General Non-licensure (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education - English (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education - Math (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education - Science (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education - Social Studies (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary Studies - Teaching English as a Second Language (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - English (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - French (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - German (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Math (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Non-Licensure (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Science/Biology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Science/Chemistry (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Science/Earth Sciences (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Science/Physics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies/Economics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies/Geography (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies/History (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Social Studies/Political Science (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Spanish (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education - Speech & Theatre (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Comprehensive K-12 (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Interventionist K-8 (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Interventionist 6-12 English
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Interventionist 6-12 History
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Interventionist 6-12 Math
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Interventionist 6-12 Biology
    Bachelor of Science - Special Education - Non-Licensure (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Licensure (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Pre-Physical Therapy (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Pre-Physician's Assistant (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Sport Administration (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Basic Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science in Engineering - General Engineering (TTU-ETSU B.S. Eng.) (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Civil and Environmental Engineering - Civil Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Electrical and Computer Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Data Science (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - General (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Information Assurance & Cyber Security (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - High Performance Computing (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Software & Scientific Applications (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering - Mechatronics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering - Vehicle Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology - Engineering Technology Management (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology - Manufacturing and Engineering Technology - Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Vehicle Engineering (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Music - Music Education - Instrumental/General (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Music - Music Performance (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Music - Music Education - Vocal/General (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art - Clay (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art - Design (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art - Fibers (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art - Glass (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art - Metals (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art - Painting (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art - Wood (Optional Co-op)
    Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Optional Co-op)

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation Homestay, On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
    Min GPA: 63.0% 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: 61
    Min IELTS overall: 5.5
    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

2025-01-16
※ From the Course Starting Dates 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee (USD)$ 40
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 23,520
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

  • Dormitories (Residence Halls)
    Homestay application-deposit $200 Non-refundable if a no show and host family is placed
    Homestay cost per week double room- shared room $150 Paid by the number of weeks the student will reside with the family
    Homestay cost per week single room- private room $250  Paid by the number of weeks the student will reside with the family
    Summer On-Campus Housing double room $1650 Paid by the semester
    Summer On-Campus Housing single room $1730 Paid by the semester
    Summer On-Campus Housing Double room as a single room $2010 *Room Buyouts (if applicable) during the summer terms are allowed only if there is enough space to house all summer school students that applied for housing.

    MEAL PLANS
    for on campus students/
    off campus students 
    Cost 
    Options and Notes 
    Summer Meal Plan
    40 meals for summer semester+ $100 dining dollars for students’ lunch which is not covered Monday through Friday
    $921
    No Purple or Gold options in Summer 
    Meal Plan for students who live Off campus who plan to eat lunch, have this option:  95 meals + $400 dining dollars
    $1400 
    Lunch only meal plan
    MEAL PLANS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS
    Gold plus-Unlimited Access Everyday to Cafeteria + $225 dining dollars to use in the on-campus restaurants 

    $2477
    1 Daily Meal Exchange + 8 Guest meals per semester
    MEAL PLANS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS
    Gold-Unlimited Access Everyday to Cafeteria + $225 dining dollars to use in the on-campus restaurants
    $2403
    6 Guest meals per semester
    MEAL PLANS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS
    Purple Plus-Unlimited Access Monday through Friday + $225 dining dollars to use in the on-campus restaurants
    $2403
    1 Daily Meal Exchange + 6 Guest meals per semester
    MEAL PLANS FOR STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS
    Purple -Unlimited Access Monday through Friday + $225 dining dollars to use in the on-campus restaurants
    $2322
    6 Guest meals per semester



Surrounding Area

  • Cookeville, Tennessee, the site of Tennessee Technological University, is located on Interstate 40, Highway 70 North, and Highway 111. The city of Cookeville has a population of more than 26,000 (with the surrounding cities a total population of 100,000 people and is located on the eastern Highland Rim of Tennessee at an elevation of 1,140 feet (347 meters). The local public schools, civic clubs, and churches have a friendly and cooperative relationship with students, faculty, and staff. The surrounding area, enhanced by three major lakes, abounds in natural beauty and is served by several state parks.
    Campus. The campus consists of a tract of 235 acres (95 hectares) made attractive by shrubbery, native trees, and a system of driveways and walks; the buildings are arranged to make a compact and convenient university plan.

Facilities

  • 2021 new Chemistry Building;  Volpe Library, home of the Internet Technology Offices, testing center, tutoring,  study halls and the I-Cube. Oakley Stem Center with planetarium, Hyder Burks Agriculture Pavillion,  Tennessee Tech Fams, Tennessee Tech Golf Center,  2 Full Athletic Centers with Olympic pools, Appalachia Craft Center.   Center for Energy Research, Center for Manufacturing research, Cybersecruity Labs,  Center for Management and Utilization and Protection of Water Resources, I-Maker Space, Industrial Assessment Center all Centers are listed HERE.  Core Centers:

    https://www.tntech.edu/research/centersandfacilities/core-facilities.php 

Top Native Language by Center

  • Over 40 countries are present.  267 international students at TTU
    (pre Trump we had over 1000 international students) 
    The top 10 most prevalent nations are: United Arab Emirates (7%);  India(6%);Saudi Arabia(5%);Nigeria (3%);China (35); Japan (3%);  Bangladesh (3%); Brazil (2%);  Germany (2%); Thailand (2%); Spain (2%); Ghana (2%) ;  Kenya (2%); 

Getting to the school from the airport

  • We have a shuttle service we work with.
    There is a $100 fee. 
    The closest airport is BNA and is 77 miles (123 Km) from Cookeville.

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開始出國的初衷就只是希望能夠把語文能力提升,長時間的課程加上實際的生活體驗,讓我得到的不僅僅只是語文能力的提升,更多的是文化與實際生活體驗所帶來的影響。這段時間,除了上課之外,因為希望可以趁著聖誕假期時間遊覽整個國家,所以也自己著手開始規畫行程。從最開始的規劃、自己找相關的旅行社、預定旅行期間所有的住宿、前往的渡輪、回程的機票或是到當地報名參加活動,所有的過程都是自己獨立完成。之所以能夠自己一手完成這些,我想是因為在上課的過程中,學校老師給的鼓勵,所以在很多需要英語溝通的地方自己都變得相對於以往有自信,然而寄宿家庭也帶給我莫大的影響,他們教我用正向的態度去面對遇到的難題。我記憶中很深刻的事情是,有幾天我因為連續幾天的雨而顯得有些煩悶,然而家庭告訴我說:如果沒有這些雨,你來到這裡就看不到這麼美麗的風景。雖然只是很簡單的幾句話,影響卻很大。

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