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The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Rice University offers non-native speakers of English the opportunity to improve their language skills. ESL students enjoy small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus in Houston, Texas!

• Intensive English Program
• Advanced Level Classes
• Special Programs
• Tuition and Fees
• About Rice University in Houston, Texas

Intensive English Program

This challenging English as a Second Language program is useful to working professionals and to students preparing for university study or professional programs. Students from more than 100 countries have attended the ESL program at Rice, located in Houston, Texas.

The Intensive English Program offers six sessions yearly. Each session lasts seven weeks. In one year, ESL students should be able to progress through the six-level core program. Classes meet four hours daily, five days per week.

The course of study is based on an integrated skills approach with listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar components. Fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English are emphasized. Classes average ten students. The small class size allows each participant a maximum amount of individual attention and an opportunity to develop strong conversational skills.

Advanced Level Classes: Special-topic courses such as TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, business or academic writing, conversation and American social customs, and oral presentation skills are offered in selected sessions.

Special Programs: Professional or corporate group classes in intensive English may be available either on site or on the Rice University campus. Course schedules and fees will vary according to the type of instruction.

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Intensive English Program Tuition and Fees: All new students pay $1,710 for their first session: $1,645 tuition plus the $65 non-refundable testing and registration fee. A deposit of $500 must accompany the application. The balance of tuition must be paid no later than the first day of class. Discounts and a limited number of partial scholarships are available for re-enrolling students.

Student Activities: The Rice University Intensive English Program realizes you need a healthy balance between studying and having fun. Student social activities have included picnics, talent shows, the rodeo and circus, sports events including professional baseball, basketball and soccer games, and field trips to museums and other destinations such as Space Center Houston. On the weekend or during your break between sessions, you may want to take a day trip to the exciting attractions that are within a short drive from Houston.

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Rice University is a private, coeducational institution known for its academic excellence and the achievements of its faculty, graduates and students. One of every three Rice students is a National Merit Scholar. This figure represents one of the highest percentages in the United States. Rice offers outstanding programs in engineering, science, managerial studies, the humanities and the arts.

Facilities of the university available to students in the Intensive English Program include the library and language laboratory. Most activities are available, including sports, exhibitions, concerts, films and lectures.

Houston has a metropolitan population of nearly five million. The city boasts an international airport, museums, operas, festivals, theaters, concerts, professional sporting events, outstanding restaurants, one of the world's foremost medical centers, the NASA Johnson Space Center, and many other attractions, including the annual Houston International Festival and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Large retail centers such as the Galleria make Houston a favorite shopping destination for visitors from all over the world. Galveston's beaches, less than an hour away, afford many recreational opportunities.

We look forward to welcoming you to the English as a Second Language Program at Rice University in Houston, Texas. To learn more, review all of our programs and select the ones that interest you. Complete the inquiry form, and we will respond to you promptly. You may also visit esl.rice.edu directly.