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Host City Size:	200,001 to 500,000
Year Established:	1985
Accreditations:	Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Phone #:	973-353-5013
Fax #:	973-353-1438
E-Mail Address:	pals@andromeda.rutgers.edu
Website:	pals.newark.rutgers.edu
Course Schedule:	Level Class hrs/wk Lab hrs/wk CAI hrs/wk Other* hrs/wk B:  18  2  2   LI:  18  2  2   I:  18  2  2   A:  18  2  2
* Other Course Type:	English for Academic Purposes (EAP); Evening/Saturday Program; American Speech Varieties, IELTS Testing
Additional Course Info:	EAP - designed to improve ability to listen & comprehend live presentations, speak in front of groups, write in different genres, expand vocab, etc.; Even/Sat Prog - teaches students to communicate effectively using various modes of interactive English
English for Specific Purpose:	Specific Purpose hrs Graduate Study Teaching Assistants 60 University Preparation 24
ESP Additional Info:	TOEFL Preparation Course - 24 hours per week; 2-week training for Teaching Assistants; 18 hrs/wk; Communication Skills course
Test Preparation:	Test Type hrs/wk TOEFL (Advanced) 24
Terms:	Term Duration in Weeks Start Month 7 January 7 March 7 June 7 September 7 October
Program Size:	120
Program Size, Summer:	120
Average Class Size:	10
Minimum Size:	10
Maximum Class Size:	20
Distribution:	Region Percent Africa 2 Americas 58 Asia 27 Europe 8 Middle East/North Africa 5
Full-time Instructors:	7
Part-time Instructors:	4
Average Full-time Hours per Week:	18
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Full-time:	6
Advanced Degree in TESOL or related field Part-time:	5
Full-time Admin:	2
Part-time Admin:	2
Part-time study option?	Yes
Part-time Eligibility:	U.S. citizens, Permanent residents, visa types other than F-1(student visa)
Admissions:	All Applicants
Admission Conditions:	Minimum academic requirement is proof of completion of secondary school and submission of completed application form and fees.
Visa Forms Issued:	I-20
Pre-academic work completed in IEP eligible for college/university credit?	No
IEP students can take academic courses at college/university?	Yes
I-20 Includes Academic Admission?	No
TOEFL Required for Undergraduate Admission?	No
If TOEFL is not Required, Test Used:	For undergradate: TOEFL waived with successful completion of PALS TOEFL Preparation course and/or Certificate of Completion from PALS intensive courses
TOEFL Required for Graduate Admission?	Yes
Articulation Agreement(s)?	No
Tuition:	Tuition Weeks 1125 7
Fees:	$100 Application fee 100 SEVIS fee
Insurance Cost:	$117.5
Insurance Details:	Coverage: by session
Other Costs:	Computer service fee of $46.50 per session
Campus Housing Availability:	Limited
Campus Housing Assistance Available?	Yes
Housing Costs:	$2800
Housing Weeks:	7
Housing Cost Type:	Room and Board
Off-Campus Housing Availability:	Readily available, moderately priced
Off-Campus housing Assistance Available?	Yes
Homestay Assistance Available?	No
Board Plan Availability:	Board plan included in housing
Board Plan Weeks:	7
Services Available:	Academic Counseling Campus Orientation Crosscultural Activities Field Trips Housing Assistance International Student Advisor Personal/Cultural Counseling Recreational Activities Visa/Tax Counseling