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Learn English at the American Cultural Exchange (A.C.E.) Language Institute

Are you a beginner, an intermediate, or an advanced speaker of English? We welcome everyone!

A.C.E. at Montana State University offers intensive English classes for all levels. You will see yourself talking with native speakers, even after a few weeks. You will improve your English with people from all over the world by actively joining in our Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing courses.

The benefits of A.C.E. Language Institute at MSU:

  • "Conditional Admission" to MSU for undergraduate students: if you do not meet the English proficiency requirement but you are academically admissible to MSU, you can be conditionally admitted to MSU which means that you will learn English at A.C.E. before attending MSU. When you complete Level 6 at A.C.E., you enter MSU directly, with no TOEFL score.
  • Expert instructors who love to teach
  • Fun and challenging classes with 6-12 other students
  • Match up with a friendly American "Conversation Partner"
  • Participate in interesting MSU classes when you reach the most advanced level
  • Intercultural presentations with your international classmates

Great services available at MSU:

American Cultural Exchange Language Institute at MSU

A.C.E. will assist you with:

  • Airport pick-up and New Student Orientation
  • Taking you on a tour of the campus and the city, opening a bank account and answering all the questions you might have when you first arrive

MSU offers you:

  • Bachelor's degree programs in over 100 fields of study, masters degrees in 39 and doctoral degrees in 13 fields.

  • Library, free transit bus system, campus restaurants and shops in the Student Union Building

  • Complete sports facilities including swimming pool, gym, soccer fields, tennis courts, weight room, fitness classes and more

  • Student Recreation Centers: bowling, billiards, video games, sports equipment rental, outdoor adventure trips, and classes in outdoor skills like rock climbing and boating

  • Computer labs with over 600 computers and free internet access

  • Campus events such as movies, concerts, athletic games, and the annual International Food Bazaar

  • Professional academic and immigration advising

Looking for a safe, friendly and fun city to live and study in?

Bozeman is a lively, young city located in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, many rivers, clean air and starry skies. Our town is a safe and friendly place with an easy-going life style.

Students enjoy many outdoor activities like snowboarding, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing and biking. Visiting art galleries, museums, and many excellent restaurants is also popular.

Bozeman's sunny climate reflects its mountain valley location. Summers are pleasant, with warm days, cool nights and an abundance of sunshine. The dry weather makes both summer and winter an enjoyable experience.

Bozeman Area Population: 75,00

0Nearby Attractions: Yellowstone National Park, 150 km - Bozeman is the gateway to YNP where natural features, oustanding scenery and abundant wildlife await you. Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 25km; Big Sky and Moonlight Basin Ski Resorts, 73km.

Free buses will take you anywhere in town, from campus to downtown and even to the nearby ski resorts.

Levels at A.C.E. Language Institute:

Level 1
Beginning
7,5 weeks = 1/2 semester
Level 2
High beginning
7,5 weeks = 1/2 semester
Level 3
Low intermediate
7,5 weeks = 1/2 semester
Level 4
 Mid intermediate
7,5 weeks = 1/2 semester
Level 5
High intermediate
7,5 weeks = 1/2 semester
Level 6
Advanced - last level for undergraduate admission
15 weeks = 1 full semester
Level 7
Preparation for graduate study

 

Special classes are also available:

  • TOEFL and GRE Preparation
  • Conversation & Pronunciation
  • Grammar
 

2012 A.C.E Session Schedule

Session

First Day of Class

Last Day of Class

Spring I January 9 March 2
Spring II March 5 May 4
Summer I: May 14 June 22
Summer II: June 25 August 3
Fall I: August 27 October 19
Fall II: October 22 December 14

 

Tuition & Fees for 2012

Full-time tuition

7.5 weeks/20 hours of class per week

 $2,520
Health Insurance** $180
Student Service/facilities fee $250
A.C.E. Placement Test for students conditionally admitted to MSU $50
One-time housing placement fee $200
Application to A.C.E. $100
Courier delivery of I-20 $65
TOEFL Test (institutional) $50
Airport pick-up

included
*Additional 3 hours/week (e.g. TOEFL, Academic Vocabulary, English of Math.) are included with Levels 1-5. Additional elective fees apply for Level 6-7.
**Unless student already has own insurance

Residence Life Fees*

Single room/21 meals per week*
3 meals per day, 7 days a week

 $1,750-$2,420
Single room/15 meals per week*
3 meals per day, 5 days a week (excludes weekends)		 $1,750-$2,420
Double room/21 meals per week*
2 persons per room; 3 meals per day, 7 days a week		 $1,750-$2,420
Double room/15 meals per week*
2 persons per room; 3 meals per day, 5 days a week (excludes weekends)		 $1,750-$2,420
Estimated summer room cost/no meals included $550
Homestay $1,125
* Prices may vary depending on room size and availability.

How to apply?

If you wish to apply for conditional admission at MSU, please contact Ms. Susan Reisch, sreisch@montana.edu or go to our application instructions webpage.

If you wish to apply to A.C.E. directly, please contact A.C.E. Language Institute Enrollment Services, enroll@cultural.org