Marshall University

School Introduction

- Study at Marshall University, a top-quality university with nine colleges and schools offering over one hundred undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.

- Live in Huntington, West Virginia - a safe and comfortable small city in the U.S.A. The campus is within walking distance to hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, movie theaters, supermarkets and banks.

- On campus, students have access to a medical center, computer labs, indoor swimming pool, fitness centers and library.

- Marshall University conditionally admits students without English proficiency who apply to a degree program at the same time they apply to the L.E.A.P. Intensive English Program.

- Students can choose from over one hundred undergraduate and graduate programs, including Journalism, Biological Science, Business, Education, Information Technology and International Affairs.

- 18, 000 students attend Marshall University, including 450 international students from 50 countries. Students come from Asia, Middle East, Europe and South America.

ESL Program Introduction

- 18 hours of classroom study per week to improve your English speaking, listening, reading and writing quickly. We will help you "make the leap" into a college or university in the USA.

- Year-round classes with two 15-week sessions beginning in September and January and a 10-week session in June.

- Three levels of instruction and small class sizes.

- Instructors all highly experienced and caring with advanced degrees in Applied Linguistics or TESOL.

- TOEFL requirement is waived for those who complete the advanced level of the L.E.A.P. Program.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 60-90
• Average Class Size: 12
• Hours per Week: 18
• Minimum Age: 17
• Issue I-20: Yes
• Housing Options: Homestay  Dormitory  Apartment
• School Setting:  Urban 

Schedule & Fees

SPRING SEMESTER 2002 January 22 - May 10, 2002 (18 hrs/wk for 15 weeks)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2002 June 10 - August 16, 2002
(18 hrs/wk for 10 weeks)

FALL SEMESTER 2002 September 3 - December 13, 2002
(18 hrs/wk for 15 weeks)

Fees for 2002 **

* Tuition (15 week term) - USD$2, 700

* Tuition (10 week term) - USD$1, 800

* Application Fee - USD$75 (one-time, non-refundable)

* Activity fee (each term) - USD$244

* Books/Supplies (each term) - USD$150

* Room/Board (15 week term) - USD$2, 550

* Room/Board (10 week term) - USD$1, 700

* Health Insurance (Sep. - May) - USD$450

* Health Insurance (Summer Only) - USD$150


* Total (10 week term) - USD$4, 119

* Total (15 week term) - USD$5, 944

* Total (Sep. to May) USD$11, 813

Special Courses & Features

• Conversation Partner Program
• TOEFL Preparation Courses
• Online ESL/EFL Courses

Contact Info

L.E.A.P. Intensive English Program
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, West Virginia 25755

Tel (304) 696-6265
Fax (304) 696-6353
Website