Intensive Academic English - ESL Program

Admissions > Intensive Academic English - ESL Program

 

Welcome to the Intensive Academic English Program (IAE) at the Mexican American Catholic College.  Our mission is to provide academic ESL instruction and cultural orientation for English language learners who need to learn English to prepare for academic work, including preparation for the TOEFL exam. The Intensive Academic English (IAE) program is offered at five levels and emphasizes reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, with all levels increasingly geared towards TOEFL preparation and academic learning situations. 

 

The IAE offers: 

• Small classes
• Experienced, trained professional ESL instructors
• Computer lab for Reading and Writing classes
• Internet resources
• Library privileges
• at least 21 instructional hours each week
• TOEFL test preparation

 

MACC does not require a TOEFL score for admission into the IAE program. Applicants will be tested upon entrance to MACC to determine their course placement.

 

 

Application Instructions for International Students:

It is recommended that students apply to the College no later than 60 days before the beginning of the semester the student plans to attend.  International students must submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

 

1. A signed International ESL Admission Application.   
   It is important to understand that this application becomes a legal document because you are applying to attend school in another country. For this reason, the application must be signed by you, the student, not by a parent, guardian, or agent.
2. Non-Refundable $20.00 Application Fee.
   This fee must accompany your application. You may use a bank draft or an international money order. The payment should be made payable to the Mexican American Catholic College.
   Note: seminarians being “sponsored” by their diocese or community will be billed.
3. Proof of financial resources to cover educational and living expenses.
   Students must submit documentary evidence of financial support.  A Statement of financial responsibility and Affidavit of Support are required.

 

Documents required for ESL Admission:

An application is considered complete and ready for decision when it contains the following:

• Completed International ESL Admission Application

• Twenty U.S. Dollar ($20) Application Fee
• International Student Information Sheet
• Statement of Financial Responsibility
• Affidavit of Support and/or Letter of Support from Diocese
• Student Responsibility Contract

• If a student is transferring from another SEVP certified school, the following documents must be submitted to the DSO:
• Copy of I-20 from current school
• Transfer form from DSO or current school

• When the student arrives at MACC, the following items must be submitted to the DSO:
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Visa
• Copy of I-94

 

 

Deadlines for applications

Deadlines for applications are the last business days of the following months for each respective semester: June for the fall semester, November for the spring semester and March for the summer session(s).

 

Contact Information

Office of the Registrar: phone: (210) 732-2156, Ext. 7102, fax: (210) 732-9072,
registrar@maccsa.org 

 

Application Documents should be sent to:
Mexican American Catholic College
Registrar’s Office
3115 West Ashby Place
San Antonio TX 78209-5104, U.S.A.