Registration Underway for Language Courses at A&M International

Registration is underway through May 31 at Texas A&M International University for courses in English as a Second Language (ESL), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) preparation, as well as French, Italian and Spanish classes offered this summer through the University's International Language Institute.

Intensive and Semi-Intensive ESL courses will be offered in six levels. Tuition is $470 per course.

Intensive courses will be delivered in two different sessions from June 4 - 29 (First Session) and from July 9 - Aug. 3 (Second Session). The First Session will focus on listening, speaking and grammar skills and the Second on reading and writing. Classes for both sessions will meet from 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Semi-Intensive courses will last June 4 - Aug. 2 with an emphasis on reading and writing. All classes will meet from 7:30 - 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Advanced TOEFL preparation courses will be held from June 4 - 29 and July 9 - Aug. 3 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tuition is $215 per course.

In addition, A&M International will offer three introductory foreign language courses this summer. Tuition is $215 per course.

Beginning French will be held June 5 - Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Beginning Italian will be offered June 4 - 28 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Also, Beginning Spanish will be held June 5 - Aug. 2 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Registration for all ESL, TOEFL preparation and foreign language courses is being conducted at ILI offices located in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library, suite 214.

For further information, please contact the ILI office at 326-2721, or visit ILI offices. Information can also be obtained by visiting by visiting the ILI homepage under the A&M International web page at http://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/pase/ili.html. University office hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Journalists who need additional information or help with media requests and interviews should contact the Office of Public Affairs and Information Services at pais@tamiu.edu