Institute

A.C.E. Language Institute at Seattle Pacific University is located in Seattle, Washington, USA. Seattle Pacific University is a small, private university located in a safe residential neighborhood, just a few minutes north of downtown Seattle. A.C.E. students spend 20 hours a week in intensive English language class and 5 or more hours in optional elective classes. Students may choose to live with a host family or in campus dorms when available. This institute includes Super Intensive and Flex programs, which include tutoring. The Mission at A.C.E. Language Institute at Seattle Pacific University is to provide students with the language skills, cultural knowledge and experience they need to use English to effectively communicate in academia and the workplace and to provide opportunities for personal growth.

About Seattle

Seattle is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with views of mountains and water in every direction. The city is at sea level and therefore enjoys a mild climate. Seattle is famous for its high-tech industries, music scene, coffee shops, and shopping districts. Seattle was ranked the most educated city in the United States in 2006, and is also home to famous companies such as Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon and Starbucks. Seattle also has a good bus system, so it's easy to get around.

University Info

Seattle Pacific University is a small, private university. It is known for academic excellence and has professors who are renowned scholars. The university was also ranked as one of the top 5 "Best Values" in the West by U.S. News & World Report. The school has an active campus life and students are involved in many sports and clubs.

You can visit the Seattle Pacific University website here: http://www.spu.edu/

Program Cost

Fees may change without notice. Rates are based per session. One A.C.E. session is 5 weeks, which is equal to half of the SPU quarter.

Intensive English Program Fees Per Session

Intensive Program Tuition (5 weeks)*	$1730
Flex Program Tuition (5 weeks)*	$1992.50
Student Services**	$110
Housing Estimate***	$750 - $1100; varies
Meal Estimate****	$550 - $850; varies
Health Insurance*****	$120

* Fees do not include additional one-time $100 A.C.E. application fee. Tutoring is available for the Intensive program at $425 per session.

** Student Services fee includes campus based services. Express Mailing of I-20 form by courier service is available for additional $65.

*** Housing fees are approximate for 5 week sessions and vary depending on choice of homestay, hostel, or private apartment. Limited homestay options are available through ABODE or Intercultural Homestays. SPU dormitory may be available in June, July and August, but cannot be guaranteed. Fee will be set when and if dormitory is available.

**** Meal budget is approximate and will vary based on use of host family meals, on-campus cafeteria, or self-catering in apartments. Meals are included with homestays.

***** All students are required to have valid health insurance. Students must demonstrate health insurance coverage or purchase health insurance through A.C.E. Fees listed above cover the student during the 5-week session. Students may purchase additional coverage for vacation periods. View our health insurance plan here.

Application Fee

$100 application fee is required at the time of application. It is non-refundable.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

"Cancellation" means informing A.C.E. in writing before the first day of classes of a given prepaid session that the student will not attend. No refunds are offered after the session has started. There is a $250 cancellation fee applied for all cancellations regardless of the number of prepaid sessions. However, the balance of the sessions' tuition and refundable charges will be refunded if cancelled before the start of the session. Students must submit a completed Cancellation and Refund Form to A.C.E. No refunds are issued if a student is dismissed for disciplinary reasons. No refunds are issued for application, housing placement fees or insurance. Portions of requested refunds may be issued to agency organizations that the student selected. Refunds can also be applied to tuition and fees in future sessions by student request. Should there be any change to the cancellation and refund policy, the policy that was in place at the time of the student's prepayment shall be maintained until the end of the prepaid term.

Financial Documentation for F-1 Visa Students

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requires that students have sufficient financial resources to meet school and living costs while in the U.S. The student, parents, or a sponsor must provide a current bank statement or an official letter from a bank verifying sufficient funds.

Housing Requests

In Seattle, A.C.E. can refer you to a variety of housing options so you can choose the one that best fits your needs. To arrange your housing, please carefully review the Housing Options page and then apply directly to the provider as early as possible. Housing requests must be made at least 4 weeks before the student's proposed arrival.

Courier Mailing Fee

Students may request to have acceptance materials and I-20 sent by courier mail service. There will be an additional charge of $65 for courier mail service. All applications received less than 30 days before the student's requested start date will be sent by courier mail service.

Other Expenses

Students should expect to buy books at a cost of $50-$150 per session. Students should budget additional money for personal expenses such as travel or entertainment. These expenses will vary.

Payment of Fees

A.C.E. will accept payment by traveler's check, personal check drawn on a U.S. bank, cashier's check, credit card, or wire transfer. To pay by wire transfer you must add a $30 wire transfer fee to the amount invoiced.

Age Requirement

Students aged 17 and older may enroll in an A.C.E. Language Institute. Students younger than 17 should contact A.C.E. for information on youth programs.

Institute Calendar

	2013 - 2014	A.C.E. Application Deadlines*
Summer 2013 Session 2	July 11 - August 16	June 11
Summer 2013 Session 3	August 15 - September 20	July 15
Fall 2013 Session 1	September 26 - November 1	August 26
Fall 2013 Session 2	October 31 - December 11	October 1
Winter 2014 Session 1	January 2 - February 7	December 2
Winter 2014 Session 2	February 6 - March 14	January 6
Spring 2014 Session 1	March 20 - April 25	February 20
Spring 2014 Session 2	April 24 - May 30	March 24
Summer 2014 Session 1	June 5 - July 11	May 5
Summer 2014 Session 2	July 10 - August 15	June 10
Summer 2014 Session 3	August 14 - September 19	July 14

* Applications after the deadline may be considered individually on a space available basis, as time permits for visa processing.

Flex Start Policy: A.C.E. may accommodate students with special entry date needs.

The A.C.E. Language Institute sessions closely match the schedule of the university location during the school year. During the summer, there is more variation to the schedules, due to shorter university summer terms.

Spring Break for A.C.E. SPU is March 18-22. (Please note that new students will still have Testing & Orientation on March 21.) The session will still have 5 weeks of class.

A.C.E. Language Institute Holidays

	2013
New Year's Day observed	January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	January 21
Presidents' Day	February 18
University Holiday	March 29
Memorial Day	May 27
Independence Day	July 4
Labor Day	September 2
Veterans Day	November 11
Thanksgiving	November 28 & 29
Christmas observed	December 24 & 25

Housing

A.C.E. offers you several possible places to stay while you are studying:

1. Homestay - Homestays can help you practice speaking English in your living environment. The length of time can be flexible and costs are often most reasonable. You can choose from two experienced homestay providers in the Seattle area:
   • Intercultural Homestays & Services ( information | application )
     Please apply sixty days prior to arrival for timely placement, late applications are accepted with no guarantee of placement prior to arrival. Applications received less than 30 days prior to arrival/relocation or start of college quarter are subject to a $150 fee.
   • ABODE ( information | application )
     Please apply sixty days prior to arrival for timely placement. You will receive confirmation that ABODE has received your application within ten working days. Applications will not be processed without the fees. Late applications are considered on a case-by-case basis, and you may have to stay in a hotel (at your own expense) if you apply too late.
2. Apartment - All A.C.E. Language Institutes have apartments near them that are safe and convenient. Apartments provide the freedom to live independently, but may involve fixed-time commitment leases. Our staff can assist you in finding resources to find an apartment. One resource is CORT apartment searches and furniture rentals for unfurnished apartments.
3. Dormitory - SPU Dormitories may be available in June, July and August, but cannot be guaranteed. You can choose to live with one or more other students. Since A.C.E. places you, we can help if you have a problem.
4. Hostel - A.C.E. has a close relationship with the American Hotel in Seattle (www.hiusa.org/seattle), located within a short bus ride from the SPU campus and available year-round. The American Hotel, a historic Seattle building, was newly remodeled and opened under the management of Hostelling International in 2009. This is an excellent and inexpensive dormitory option for students and trainees desiring to be close to the urban experience of Seattle and the International District with easy access to the famous Uwajimaya grocery and gifts store www.uwajimaya.com, the train station, and major attractions like the Mariners baseball stadium and the Seahawks and Sounders football stadium and Pioneer Square.

  CORT apartment searches and furniture rentals for unfurnished apartments.

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