Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 situation and out of an abundance of caution, all of our English language programs are currently offered through remote learning. We are still issuing I-20 documents for full-time international students who need an F-1 student visa.
Welcome to ALCI
Welcome to ALCI
Welcome to Salem State’s American Language and Culture Institute
Let us help you navigate your pathway to university and career success!
Since 1993, Salem State University has helped international and local English language learners reach their goals. Whether you are preparing for university admission, career advancement, or just wanting to improve your English language skills, our American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) has a program that is just right for you.
6 Flexible Start Dates
6
Flexible Start Dates
7
Intensive Levels
12:1
Student to Instructor Ratio
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Why study English at Salem State?
Why study English at Salem State?
Gain knowledge about life as a U.S. university student
Access a pathway to over 30 undergraduate majors and more than 20 graduate programs
Receive personalized instruction that fits your needs in small, diverse classes taught by highly qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) specialists
Accelerate your progress with our curriculum aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS), Global Scale of English (GSE), Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), and American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
No TOEFL or IELTS requirement for Salem State University admission for students who pass our core level curriculum and program assessments
Salem State American Language and Culture Institute Dates, Application, Placement, Registration
The American Language and Culture Institute has six academic sessions each year. Learn more about orientation, registration, start dates and the cost for the program you are interested in.
Our online application is free and simple to complete. We continuously process applications as we receive them, but highly recommend applying no later than 7-8 weeks before a program start date if you are outside the United States.
After you apply to your program and get accepted, you will receive information about your next steps to complete our placement and registration process. New students attending our Intensive English Language Program (IELP) or summer American Culture and English Immersion Program (ACEI) will be invited to a two-day orientation. Students attending our evening Community Life and Work ESL Program (CESL) or TOEFL iBT Preparation course will receive instructions to schedule an appointment online or in person.
