The Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership at
Saint Mary's College provides an intensive English Language School to
non-native speakers ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The
year-round program offers continuous 4-week sessions and focuses on
preparing students for higher education and life in the U.S.

Open now! 2018/2019 Applications!
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Español
中国
Русский
العربية
English
Application Process
Download application
- Choose dates of study (indicate on application)
- Submit the complete application, supplement materials, and application fee
- Certification of finances (sent via email)
- Complete online proficiency exam for placement in the appropriate level
- Submit online housing and health forms (sent via email)
- Arrive on campus for orientation and begin classes
- Pay tuition and fees
Program Highlights
- Small classes with expert faculty designed for individual attention and success
- Close-knit, all women's college with the University of Notre Dame across the street
- Full immersion experience of U.S. college life
- Four residence halls to choose from with spacious rooms and free Wi-Fi
- Easy access to on-campus dining services, Women's Health Center, library resources, computer labs and free printing
- Monthly
outings and activities (trips to Chicago and nearby cities,
restaurants, museums, parks, music and art events, ice skating, cultural
events, and much more)
- Conversation partners
- Preparation for the TOEFL and IELTS exams
- Immigration and Visa advising for international students
Please visit our YouTube site for wonderful videos about our program and community!
Schedule/Academic Calendar
Available Courses
Full-time students choose 5 classes for a total of 25 instructional hours a week.

- Beginning through advanced levels
- Reading, Writing, Listening and Oral Skills
- Electives: Topics
- Independent Study
- Intensive Academic preparation
Course details can be found HERE
Program Costs
Conditional Admission
Saint Mary's College does offer conditional admission for qualified applicants. For more information, please visit the Saint Mary's College International Admissions site.
For more general information about Saint Mary's College, please visit the main site at saintmarys.edu
Contact Information
For more information or questions on the English Language School contact:
Adriana Petty
Saint Mary's College
126 Spes Unica Hall
1-574-284-4212
apetty@saintmarys.edu or els@saintmarys.edu