CHICAGO FACT FILE 2017 WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR CHICAGO SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here. School information. Location and contact information

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1 Last updated: 5 October 2017 FACT FILE 2017 CHICAGO WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR CHICAGO SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here Located on the Magni cent Mile, a famous shopping district in downtown Chicago Situated just a short walk from the parks that line Lake Michigan Surrounded by a variety of entertainment, from dining options and museums to sporting events Easy access to Millennium Park and the Art Institute of Chicago Offers TOEFL, GMAT, and GRE exam preparation courses Location and contact information ADDRESS: 444 N Michigan Ave Mezzanine Level, Chicago, IL PHONE: +1 (312) FAX: N/A EMERGENCY CONTACT: +1 (916) AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 2014 PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES SINCE: 2006 School information SCHOOL DIRECTOR: TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Joel Dewey (Full time teachers: 5 10) Arabic, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish Bachelor s (or equivalent) in combination with TESOL, CELTA, TEFL certi cate (including practicum) or six months of ESL/EFL teaching experience Accreditations and memberships Is this school an exam center?, it is not an exam center. Page 1

2 ABOUT THE SCHOOL NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 17 (Classrooms without windows: 2) SCHOOL FACILITIES: WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: Elevator, air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, computer lab/ multimedia center, library, vending machine, prayer room, student lounge/ common room NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: 15 LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL: Airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service), Medical Insurance Airport transfer: $150; UPS: $175 (free with 16+ week course) Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced, Pro ciency Orientation starts every Monday at 08:30. This includes registration, a placement test, and informative sessions about the school and city. Students will be able to enjoy the city in the early afternoon. Classes start on Tuesdays. On their rst day, students are expected to bring their passport, visa, I-20, and proof of medical insurance (if they have no insurance, it can be purchased at the school). This schedule can vary depending on the time of year. Orientation for igrad courses starts at 14:00. SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE Morning CLASS: 08:30-10:00 BREAK: 10:00-10:15 CLASS: 10:15-11:45 Afternoon CLASS: 12:30-14:00 BREAK: 14:00-14:15 CLASS: 14:15-17:30 SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE Morning class (Monday to Thursday) Afternoon class (Monday to Thursday) 12:30-14:00 12:30-14:00 SCHOOL MATERIALS MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS: K+ curriculum, K +notes, K +tools, Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT? IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE? Page 2

3 Courses and students COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL: SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16 Vacation English, General English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, TOEFL IBT & Academic English Exam Preparation, GMAT / GRE Exam Preparation AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18-21: 15% / 22-25: 50% / 26-30: 15% / Over 30: 20% TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Saudi Arabia, Korea, Brazil, Turkey, Venezuela, Japan, Colombia, France, Germany, China School location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the nearest café / restaurant: On-site On-site On-site On-site Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest post of ce: 5 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 1 minute N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: 45 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 20 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes N/A Time to the city center: 1 minute N/A N/A N/A AIRPORT TRANSPORT CLOSEST AIRPORT: O'Hare International Airport Line or Number Cost Duration Airport to city center by bus: N/A N/A N/A Airport to city center by train: Blue Line $3 50 minutes International train station to city center: N/A N/A N/A Page 3

4 ABOUT CHICAGO FAMOUS LANDMARKS: CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK: TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK: TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY: WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE? ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO: CITY PERSONALITY: Magni cent Mile, Water Tower Place, Hancock Center, Millennium Park and The Bean, Lake Michigan, rth Avenue Beach, Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, and the Shedd Aquarium American, British, Chinese, European, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Vegetarian, Chicago style deep dish pizza Train, buses Extremely cosmopolitan city with some of the best historic and contemporary architecture in world, home to an exciting sports culture, one of the best cities for food enthusiastics interested in exploring cutting-edge cuisine, hosts a thriving theater and jazz scene, enjoys the diversity of all four seasons Chicago has all the action and excitement of a big city, but it also offers a uniquely friendly and relaxed atmosphere. It's a wonderful place for anyone to call home whether for a year, or for just a few weeks. Play table tennis at a local ping-pong bar, taste artisan coffees at Intelligentsia Coffee, watch the sunrise on Lake Michigan, tour famous Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Oak Park Active, architecture, artistic, big city, charming, coffee haven, cosmopolitan, curious, entertainment capital, foodie scene, friendly, iconic landmarks, museums, picturesque, vibrant Examples of nearby cities to visit MILWAUKEE Travel time: 2.25 hours, price of return ticket: $50 INDIANAPOLIS Travel time: 4 hours, price of return ticket: $50 Regular social activities INTERNATIONAL DAY Free SPORTS GAME $10 40 HOLIDAY PARTY $10 ARCHITECTURAL BOAT TOUR $15 ICE SKATING $10 BEACH VOLLEYBALL ON LAKE MICHIGAN Free Typical 2-week social schedule Days First week Second week MON Welcome new students Museum visit TUE Architecture tour Game night WED Bike ride Beach volleyball THU Visit Millenium Park Deep dish pizza tasting FRI Graduation party Graduation party SAT Boat cruise Tour of Wrigley Field Number of Social activities per week: 3 LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY) Bottle of water: $1 2 Coffee: $2 3 Can of coke: $1 Meal out for two: $40 Takeaway pizza: $12 Sandwich: $8 Local bus ticket: $2 Local train ticket: $3 Bike rental: $20 Cinema ticket: $11 Page 4

5 Accommodation in Chicago RESIDENCE: FORNELLI HALL ADDRESS: 55 E Washington Street, Chicago, IL WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? Student halls, 3-bedroom apartment, Single room(s), twin room(s), shared bathroom(s) in the apartment, 2 bathrooms, shower, private kitchen for the apartment, TV in the common area Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, linen and towels, toiletries provided Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, stovetop, fridge, freezer Gym, coin-operated laundry facilities N/A Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center Cleaned on arrival Linen cleaned on arrival Year-round minimum CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 11:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school: 10 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 2 minutes N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest supermarket: 15 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 2 minutes N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 30 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 15 minutes Time to the city center: 1 minute 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the main airport: N/A N/A N/A 50 minutes Page 5

6 Accommodation in Chicago RESIDENCE: GETAWAY HOSTEL ADDRESS: 616 W. Arlington Place, Chicago, IL WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOMS CLEANED EVERY: LINEN CHANGED EVERY: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES ROOM DEPOSIT? gclid=cj0keqjwyn7jbrczn7lkgb3ki8kbeiqaalesqtyw1udrylbaekmn85i9nloplbumj56tz_o IaAp788P8HAQ Hostel, single room(s), en-suite bathroom, shared showers Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, phone (extra charge), linen and towels (free) Wardrobe/ closet, desk Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, microwave, oven, toaster, coffee maker, fridge Outdoor space, coin-operated laundry facilities, TV room, game room Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lake Michigan, Wrigley Field Cleaned on arrival Linen cleaned on arrival Year-round minimum Check-in: Check in:0 / Check-out: Check out:0 (Price: $10 for a key deposit) Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school: 60 minutes 19 minutes 32 minutes 28 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 3 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest supermarket: 9 minutes 3 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest post of ce: 4 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: 5 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest hospital: 8 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the city center: N/A N/A N/A 68 minutes Time to the main airport: 9 minutes 3 minutes N/A N/A Page 6

7 Accommodation in Chicago RESIDENCE: HOST FAMILY INFORMATION THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: SERVICES INCLUDED: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: MEALS PROVIDED: Personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge) our homes have laundry but most students will be expected to take care of their laundry themselves (depends on booking type) BREAKFAST: LUNCH: DINNER: Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast. You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops. You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host. WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT? TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Your host will help you to nd your way to and from school on your rst day and will show you how to use public transport. Chicago & Oak Park Homestays are minutes of commute time to the school. Page 7