ESOL Summer 2019 Program
The University of New Hampshire at Manchester offers an intensive summer program for students of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), including recent high school graduates, transfer students, returning adult students, and other interested persons residing in and around Manchester. The program is geared towards individuals who plan to pursue a college education.
Applications are due by Friday, June 14, 2019.
WHEN
July 1 – August 1, 2019
Monday – Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE
UNH Manchester
88 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH
COST
$400 (some partial waivers available)
CONTACT
Emily Kerr, ESOL Program Coordinator, emily.kerr@unh.edu
Application Process
Applications are available through high school ESOL instructors and guidance counselors, and from UNH Manchester. Interested students should submit the completed application, personal essay, and the letter of recommendation and contact the Center for Academic Enrichment to sign up for the computerized test by June 14.
Applications must be mailed or delivered to:
ESOL Summer Program c/o Center for Academic Enrichment
UNH Manchester
88 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Objectives
This program helps students improve writing, listening, reading and speaking skills through:
- Class discussions
- Presentations
- Reading assignments
- Writing tasks
- Library research
- Guest speakers from UNH and the Manchester community
- Field trips
Eligibility
Students should have at least an intermediate level of English competency and be 18 years of age or older. Students must:
- complete an application.
- write an essay and submit a letter of recommendation; and
- take a computerized test in the Center for Academic Enrichment at UNH Manchester
- Students will be expected to complete homework assignments and attend all classes, field trips, and workshops.
