- Park Forest Elementary
- ESL Classes & Services For Adults
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Services for ESL and International Students and Non-Students
International Students:
- International Programs: (222 Boucke, 865-6348, http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/)
Offers help with the following:
- Immigration Matters
- Financial Issues
- Academic and Personal Counseling (excludes help with registration)
- Assistance with I-9 (Employment forms)
- Will
assign a 9-digit PSU ID # (not an official SSN), but can assist with
getting official SSN (Social Security Number)
- Do not directly offer support with speaking, writing or communication
Registered Penn State Students:
- Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (305 Sparks, 865-7365, http://lals.la.psu.edu/)
Offers the following:
- ESL Courses such as ESL 004, 015, 114G for any undergraduates
- ESL Courses for Teaching Assistants (ESL 115G, 117G, and 118G)
- ESL
Courses for Graduate Students (ESL 116G, LING 497G)
- University Learning Centers (220 Boucke, 7 Sparks, http://www.ulc.psu.edu)
Offers the following:
Writing assistance via the Undergraduate Writing Center (219 Boucke; drop in or call 863-3240 for an appointment with an ESL writing specialist)
Language listening audio tapes, books and AV equipment at the Sparks Learning Center
- The Center for Excellence in Writing (206 Boucke, 865-9243, http://www..psu.edu/cew/grad/)
Offers the following:
Writing assistance for graduate students via the Graduate Writing Center (111-L Kern, 865-8021, http://www.psu.edu/cew/grad/gwc/)
Writing workshops for ESL graduate students (contact gradthesis@psu.edu, 865-5448, to enroll)
- Student Insurance Office (320 Grange Bldg. 865-7467)
Offers the following:
- Assistance with applying for and receiving Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State College Area High School and Elementary Students:- State College Area School District (131 W. Nittany Ave., State College, 231-1011)
Offers the following:
- Free Out-of-class assistance for international or non-English Speaking Students
- Testing and tutoring services for international or non-English Speaking Students
- Support Services and Counseling
for international or non-English Speaking Students
Community Members:
- Continuing and Distance Education (Outreach, 301 Boucke, 865-7550, http://www.outreach.psu.edu/IntensiveEnglish/)
- Classes via the Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) (fee/tuition required)
- Optimal IECP courses for non-English speaking degree-seeking students or their spouses
- International Hospitality Council (222 Boucke, 863-3927, http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/ihcprograms.html)
Offers the following:- Conversation Partners Program which matches English and non-English speakers
- Friendship Programs matches community families/persons with international families/persons
- Friendship Programs for classrooms
- International Speakers Program
- Survival English Classes
- Income Tax Assistance
- The Schreyer Honors College (10 Atherton Hall, 863-2635, http://www.scholars.psu.edu/)
Offers the following:
- S.P.E.A.K. –English tutoring and learning program for adults and children
- The Mid-State Literacy Council (204 Calder Way #306, State College, 238-1809, http://www.vicon.net/~mslc3/)
Offers the following:
- Free and Confidential assistance with Speaking and Writing English
- Park Forest Baptist Church (3030 Carnegie St., State College, 867-5147)
Offers the following:
- Free English classes for community members
- Centre Furnace Mansion (1001 E. College Ave., State College, 238-1134)
Offers the following:
- An English-Speaking Union “English in Action” for Adult Community members
- State College Area Community Education Center (411 S. Fraser St. 231-1062)
Offers the following:
- FREE beginner and Intermediate (day/evening) English courses for community members
- Advanced English courses for a fee
- Driver’s License and Driver Training Centers
- Photo ID Center, Pleasant Gap, PA (359-4446)
- Maefield Driver Training (210 Norle St. 238-2210)
Taken From:
Sevices ESL, International Students, & Non-Students