Summer Intensive English Language Program

Dates: July 12-August 19, 2010

Get a head start on the fall semester by studying English this summer at FIT!

FIT’s new Summer Intensive English Language Program (IELP) combines English language instruction with the vibrancy and culture of New York City’s Fashion District. Study and live in the heart of the world’s business capital this summer and submerge yourself in the English language.

About the Summer IELP:

• Classes are taught by language specialists with a passion for instruction.
• They will focus on reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking.
• Instructors will help you advance your English language skills so that you may improve your performance in FIT courses during the academic year.
• Small class size will allow for individual attention to each student.
• You will build upon your understanding of American culture.
• You will have the opportunity to practice your conversational English.

Additional benefits:

• You will also participate in on- and off-campus activities designed to acclimate you to FIT and introduce you to the fashion industry and New York City.
• You will have the opportunity to practice your conversational English.
• FIT’s Chelsea campus is only moments from major New York attractions and historical landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Grand Central Terminal, the Statue of Liberty, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Times Square.

*Availability of this program is subject to sufficient enrollment.

• Students not admitted to a degree program at FIT for fall 2010 are not eligible to participate in the Summer IELP.
• The Summer Intensive English Language Program is strongly recommended (but not required) for students who score below 92 on the ibT (internet-based TOEFL) and those who score below 8 on the IELTS, especially:
  • Students admitted to the one-year programs. While these students are not required to study English for their degree, they do have to write research papers and give oral presentations in English in their major classes.  This is often difficult for them. This program offers a wonderful opportunity to develop stronger skills in English and begin the fall semester with more confidence.
  • Students in any degree program who plan to do an internship and maybe even work in the U.S. While international students may have impressive portfolios and experience, they often lack the required oral and written communication skills in English to be able to compete and succeed in the workplace. This program will help you get an early start on perfecting your skills for interviews and job placement.
  • Graduate students are not required to study English at FIT; however, they have to write research papers and give presentations to professionals in their fields. The program assists in helping them become members of the academic and professional communities

Important Dates

• May 14, 2010 International Student Financial Statement deadline (to download form, see “Visa Information” below).
• May 15, 2010 Program Application and Payment Deadline
• July 12, 2010 You must arrive in New York by July 12, 2010. Classes begin on July 12, 2010.

Required Courses

• ES 021 — Intensive English as a Second Language
  0 credits; 60 hours of instruction
  Students focus on improving speaking, listening, and presentation skills through learning about life at FIT and in New York.
• ES 123 — English as a Second Language
  2 credits; 30 hours of instruction
  For students who need to improve their skills in English as a second language. Instruction is given in reading and writing English, with some practice in listening and speaking.
• ES 023 — English as a Second Language Workshop
  0 credits; 45 hours of instruction
  With intensified instruction in reading and writing, students apply and practice the English skills taught in ES 123. Sessions consist of small-group and individual work.

 
Program Costs

*Does not include airfare, local transportation in NYC, housing, meals and materials.


Summer Housing at FIT

• Optional dormitory housing is available at FIT from July 12 - August 27, 2010
• Students will be able to stay in housing from the time they arrive for the SIELP through the rest of the Fall 2010 semester.
• Note that in order to use summer housing at FIT, you must also contract for Fall housing.  For further details on housing policies, particularly those related to withdrawals and refunds, visit the Residential Life website.
• Cost is $1,805 (Per person based on double occupancy)

Visa Information for Summer IELP Participants

• To request an I-20 to participate in this program, students admitted to an FIT degree program for Fall 2010 must first enroll in the IELP program. Upon submission of the International Student Financial Statement, as instructed below, an I-20 form will be issued to cover participation in the Summer IELP.
• To receive this I-20 in time, an International Student Financial Statement, ISFS, must be submitted to the Office of International Student Advisors no later than May 14, 2010. Students must show availability of the cost for attending the IELP in addition to the one year estimate of expenses for degree studies on the ISFS. Students planning to participate in the IELP must show the following amounts in the ISFS:
  • $41,110 for the AAS degree
  • $42,610 for the Bachelor’s degree
  • $42,010 for the Master's degree
• I-20s will be issued to students enrolled in the IELP on a rolling basis as the ISFS are received.  Submit ISFS forms to:
  
        Fashion Institute of Technology
        Office of International Student Advisors
        Seventh Avenue at 27 Street, Room A608D
        New York, NY 10001-5992

1. Submit the enrollment form for the 2010 Summer IELP Program.
2. Download and submit an ISFS form.
3. For more information, contact conted@fitnyc.edu or call (212) 217-3334 (Option 2).