San Antonio College

School Introduction

San Antonio College is an accredited two-year college whose primary function is to prepare college students for transfer to four-year institutions. It is one of the oldest two-year institutions in the state of Texas and serves over 20, 000 students per semester. The classes, however, are small and the attention and help students get from dedicated faculty members is personal and generous. The tuition is low and agreements with universities all over Texas and beyond guarantees students entry into those colleges after the successful completion of the first two years of an agreed upon college curriculum at SAC.

ESL Program Introduction

For students whose native language is not English, San Antonio College's ESOL program may be one of the most direct, economical, and instructive programs for thiem to gain entry into the American college system. There is a fast track program whose successful completion guarantees students entry into San Antonio College classes without their having to take the TOEFL exam. San Antonio College, moreover, has agreements with colleges all over Texas and beyond that guarantee entry (again, with no need to take the TOEFL) into those colleges after successful completion of the first two years of college classes taken at SAC, an institution with some of the lowest tuition costs and most qualified faculty in the nation.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 150 to 250
• Average Class Size: 18
• Hours per Week: 12 hours for basic full-time to 30 hours for intensive
• Minimum Age: 16
• Issue I-20: Yes
• Housing Options: Homestay 
• School Setting:  Urban 
• Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Schedule & Fees

Fall Flex I: August 27, 2007 - October 18, 2007
Fall Flex II: October 22, 2007 - December 14, 2007
Spring Flex I: January 14, 2007 - March 6, 2007
Spring Flex II: March 10, 2007 - May 9, 2007
Maymester (when available): May 12, 2008 - May 30, 2008
Summer: June 2, 2008 - July 8, 2008

Tuition: Full-time (12 hours/all fees included)
In State/In District: $659.00
In State/Out of District: $1, 163.00
Out of State/International: $2, 171.00

Special Courses & Features

• GMAT/GRE Preparation Courses
• TOEFL Preparation Courses
• Online ESL/EFL Courses

Housing/Accommodation Info

The International Students Office at SAC will help students find Homestay accommodations and the same office has contact with Villa Maria, a convent that provides housing for students.

Contact Info

ESOL/Foreign Language
San Antonio College
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212

Tel (210) 733-2368
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