Program

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The information on this page is focused on our intensive ESL, TOEFL Preparation, and College Preparation courses. For more information about other programs, including community education ESL classes and short-term programs, please see our forms and downloads page.

Objectives

Complete English proficiency–not just classroom knowledge–is the goal of Selnate. Our objectives are:

• To prepare our students to function effectively in American culture and college life.
• To develop our students' confidence in their English skills.
• To ensure that our students feel comfortable communicating with native English speakers.

Curriculum

Students take examinations which place them into the class levels appropriate to their individual abilities.  Selnate has up to seven levels ranging from beginning to TOEFL, GRE/GMAT, and college preparation. Please note that schedules and class availability may vary from semester to semester. Please contact us for current information.

In addition to the fundamental skills like grammar, reading, and writing, the classes emphasize the communicative skills of speaking, listening, and giving presentations. Students master skills needed in college, such as note-taking, giving oral presentations, taking tests, and writing research papers.

Students learn about culture and gain practical experience by interacting with native English speakers in the classrooms and living environments.  Homestay experiences, in particular, reinforce the classroom lessons significantly.

Selnate presents a "Certificate of Completion" to each student who successfully completes the full semester's work with a passing grade and meets the minimum attendance requirements (contact us for more details).

Individual Consultation

Selnate is committed to the personal growth of each student—not just English improvement.  Staff are provided to assist students in achieving their personal educational goals.  Assistance usually can be provided in the students' native language as needed.

Schedule

Our classes currently run Monday through Thursday, 4 1/2 hours per day. Depending on the size of enrollment for each semester, classes may be offered in the morning, afternoon, and/or evening. A typical, popular morning schedule is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday - Thursday.

Activities

We offer activities (usually on Friday) which are usually free and always optional. Free activities may include visiting museums, local businesses, natural or scenic areas, and parties. Activities that may require a fee may include one-day trips to Salt Lake City, Bingham Copper Mine, Arches National Monument, Hogle Zoo, and Pioneer Park.

Computer Lab

We offer a computer lab free of charge to current, paid students. Each computer has a high-speed internet connection with the ability to send and receive email and view the web in many languages, and also has ESL and TOEFL preparation software along with word processing. Both PC and Macintosh systems available.