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How do I get an I-20?
How far in advance
do I need to apply for an I-20 in order to get into a certain session?
How long does it
take to issue the I-20 form?
When I receive my
I-20, what do I do next?
What if I am not
granted a visa? Will I receive a refund?
Do you arrange
housing?
How much do I need
to have in my bank account?
How can I pay?
What is the best
way to have my I-20 sent?
I am enrolled in a
Private Tutorial Class. How soon can I start my class?
I am a returning
student. Do I need to pay the registration fee again?
Do I need to bring
my own books?
How proficient am I going to be at
after 30 hours of training?
What is the best
schedule for a beginning student?
May I make changes
to my schedule?
How do I get an I-20?
See “Obtaining an I-20 Form from
ICLS”
How far in advance
do I need to apply for an I-20 in order to get into a certain session?
We suggest that you apply at least two months before your target session date. However, the visa process varies from country to country. Please check with the US Embassy in your home country to find out how long it takes to get an appointment for a visa interview. Visit
http://usembassy.state.gov for instructions on how to make an appointment for a visa interview.
How long does it
take to issue the I-20 form?
Once you submit all of the required
documents, it takes two to three business days to issue the I-20 form.
When I receive my I-20, what do I
do next?
Please read all of the documents in
your acceptance package carefully. International students need to be
familiar with U.S. Immigration regulation, as noted in the I-20, and are
responsible for complying with these regulations.
What if I am not granted a visa?
Will I receive a refund?
If you are not granted a visa, ICLS
will refund your tuition. Keep in mind that the registration fee is NOT
refundable. Your refund will be issued by the same method of payment that
you have submitted.
Do you arrange housing?
While ICLS does not provide housing,
we refer our students to a homestay organization called Just Like Home. You
can arrange your housing by contacting them directly at
www.justlikehome.com.
How much do I need to have in my
bank account?
Students should take tuition,
transportation, housing, and miscellaneous expenses into consideration when
financially preparing for study. Depending on whether you will be staying
rent-free with a friend or relative or paying for housing while in the
United States, you should plan on having $1,100 to $2,000 for each month you
plan on studying.
How can I pay?
ICLS accepts credit cards, debit
cards, personal checks, travelers checks, bank transfers, and cash.
What is the best way to have my
I-20 sent?
Although the I-20 form can be sent
via regular U.S. postal air mail at no charge, we strongly recommend using
either FedEx or DHS to ensure the secure arrival of the documents. There is
a $75 fee for this.
I am enrolled in a Private
Tutorial Class. How soon can I start my class?
After we have received all of the
registration materials (Registration Form, Enrollment Agreement Form, and
Credit Card Authorization Form), our staff will contact you to begin the
scheduling process. You can usually start your class within one week.
I am a returning student. Do I
need to pay the registration fee again?
No, if you are a returning student,
the registration fee is waived.
What levels of evening group classes
do you offer?
Our evening group classes are
designed for beginners. However, we can open a group class at any level if
we have at least four students interested in taking such a class. So, feel
free to bring your group of four and we will start a group class just for
you!
Do I need to bring my own books?
It is not necessary to bring your
own books, as ICLS will be providing the materials needed for your class.
There is a $100.00 materials fee when you register, which will cover the
materials cost for your session. However, if there are specific books you
would like to continue using, please feel free to bring them to your class.
The instructor may be willing to use them as well.
How proficient am I going to be
at after 30 hours of training?
Although 30 hours is the minimum
requirement for our courses, most students enroll for more hours after
completing the initial 30 hours. The level of proficiency you can reach in
such a short period of training depends on the difficulty of the language,
your prior experience and aptitude for language learning and on how
frequently you take classes. We will work with you to determine the numbers
it will take to reach your proficiency goals.
What is the best schedule for a
beginning student?
We recommend a schedule of a minimum
of 2 two-hour sessions per week to achieve good results. If you are not able
to take two sessions per week, you may risk spending valuable class time
reviewing rather than moving on to new material.
May I make changes to my
schedule?
Yes, you can change your schedule
once you have started. You need to call the school about any changes you
would like to make at least 24 hours before your next scheduled class. Keep
in mind, however, that it may not be possible to keep the same instructor if
you change your schedule.
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