Location Chestnut Hill College 9601 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone (215) 753-3696 Emergency Telephone: (215) 678-7705* *For use outside of office hours only Ages 15 and up Chestnut Accommodation Homestay Twin Room - 16 meals/week Homestay Single Room - 16 meals/week Hill Dormitory Shared Room - 19 meals/week Apartment Shared Room * *no meals included
College Programs Offered Vacation English - 15 hours/week General English - 20 hours/week Intensive English - 25 hours/week CHESTNUT HILL COLLEGE is located in the safe Academic English - 30 hours/week northwestern edge of Philadelphia, on 75 acres, TOEFL Preparation - 30 hours/week overlooking the Wissahickon Creek. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, the College is an independent, Catholic institution that fosters equality through education. Since its inception, the College offers rigorous comprehensive academic programs of excellence that provides students with a broad background in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences in the areas of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing studies. The goal of Chestnut Hill College has been to prepare students for life’s challenges by helping them to grow intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Quick Facts • The third most populous downtown in the US • It only takes 80 minutes to New York and 105 minutes to Washington D.C. by Amtrak • Philadelphia ranks as one of the nation’s hubs for higher education • Philadelphia has 7 teams in 7 different sports
Academic Accreditations FLS is one of the select number of schools accredited both by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation). Both are national accrediting agencies Campus Facilities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We are also members of the American Associated of Intensive • The Bookstore English Programs (AAIEP) and active participants in NAFSA and TESOL. • Academic Computer Center
• Fournier Dining Room
• The Griffin’s Den
• Logue Library
• Sports Facilities
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Academic Program At FLS, you will meet students from all over the world and develop your new languageACADEMIC skills together. Students PROGRAM begin improving their English from their first day of the program. Instruction is supplemented by role-playing, group discussion and pronunciation exercises.
Our class sizes are small to increase individual attention and student-teacher interaction. The maximum class size is 15, with most classes averaging 12 students or fewer. This enables your teacher to monitor your English progress closely throughout the term.
Our daily workshops provide concentrated, self-contained lessons on specific aspects of English, such as pronunciation, vocabulary development, and conversation, and allow students to develop their ability through songs or discussions of current affairs.
The program cost includes all study materials and textbooks. Students will receive a certificate of participation at their graduation ceremony.
HOLIDAYS December 25&26, January 1st, February 16th, April 3, April 24th, May 25th, July 3rd, September 7th, October 9th, November 26th and 27th, December 25th Accommodations HOMESTAY WITH AN AMERICAN FAMILY We provide carefully selected homestays where you can practice conversational English and experience the American ways of life.
STUDENT RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION FLS provides the opportunity to live on campus in a dormitory or student apartment. Campus residence accommodation offers flexibility and independence with access to campus facilities and is a great way to make friends and live like an American college student!
STUDENT APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION FLS offers shared apartment accommodation to students interested in a more independent lifestyle.
CHECK-IN POLICY For homestay, students are responsible for communicating their arrival time with the host family. Students should arrive between 2-9 PM. For students that use our transfer service, FLS will communicate and arrange the arrival and check-in with the host family. For apartment and dormitory, students must check-in at the FLS office during regular business hours. Check-in will not be available in the evening or on weekends. Students checking-in on Friday will be charged two extra nights of accommodation. If arriving on a Sunday, student will not be able to check-in and will forfeit payment of first night. Students that use the FLS transfer service will be checked in upon arrival as part of this service.
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Morris Arboretum Public Transportation Arcadia University North West Philadelphia TRAIN Wissahickon Valley Park Train covers the most of the area in Philadelphia. 1-Day pass: $2.25 Philadelphia University Haverford College Drexel University College of Medicine North Philadelphia BUS Fairmount Park The Mann Center for Philadelphia bus covers the most of the areas. the Performing Arts Temple University 1-Day pass: $2.25 Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia Museum of Art Rodin Museum The Franklin Institute Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Independence Hall National Park Rittenhouse Adventure Aquarium Medical Information Square John Heinz National South Philadelphia If a student is sick and needs medical attention then the FLS Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Chestnut Hill College office will help as needed. Please note that doctors will not visit the campus and any trips made to the doctor or hospital will have to be paid for by the student or student’s insurance. Airport Pickup newark international airport (EWR) Timeline Of 86 miles from FLS Chestnut Hill College
The First Day philadelphia international airport (PHL) 86 miles from FLS Chestnut Hill College 9:00 Welcome 9:15 Placement Test – Written and Listening Sections 10:45 Break 11:00 Campus Tour Key Locations And 12:00 School, Activities, Chestnut Hill College presentation 12:30 Welcome Lunch Major Attractions 13:30 Academic Discussion DISTANCE TO KEY LOCATIONS 13:45 Area Tour Bus Stop - 2 min Downtown - 15 min What To Bring Nearby Restaurants - 15 min DISTANCE TO MAJOR ATTRACTIONS Philadelphia - 50 min On The First Day New York - 105 min • Extra funds to pay for tuition, housing and any Washington D.C. - 150 min other fees (or receipt showing prepayment) • Notebook Climate • Medical Insurance SPRING 17.9 °C SUMMER 29.2 °C • Dictionary FALL 19.6 °C • Pen and Pencil WINTER -0.7 °C
• I-20 (if applicable)
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