Learn English with LADO at BW University Campus
- Enjoy a small group classroom environment
- Study with students from all around the world
- Learn English quickly
- Choose from a variety of English programs and schedules
- Experience an American university campus
- Get a conditional acceptance letter to study at Baldwin Wallace University upon LADO program completion
- All levels available!
LADO offers two super intensive programs
Improve your English skills as fast as possible and start a career at the University
Promotion for limited time
There is a one time registration fee ($70)
Books and BW student service fee are included (access university facilities such as the gym, library, pool, college activities, and all on the scenic and historic grounds of Baldwin Wallace University)
Calendar 2017
MORNING INTENSIVE
2017
August 21September 18
September 19November 14
November 15December 15
2018
January 04January 31
February 02March 01
March 05March 29
April 3April 27
April 30May 24
May 29June 22
June 25July 24
July 25August 17**
** Condensed 18-day session
AFTERNOON INTENSIVE
2017
August 21September 18
September 19November 14
November 15December 15
2018
January 04January 31
February 02March 01
March 05March 29
April 3April 27
April 30May 24
May 29June 22
June 25July 24
July 25August 17**
** Condensed 18-day session
Workshops / Skill Classes
Workshops / Skill classes are the perfect option for students who want to concentrate on specific topics for use in the day-to-day business, academic, or work worlds. Classes are very affordable and students have the opportunity to interact with other students.
- Civics: Preparing for Citizenship
- Grammar: Practicing with prepositions, conditionals, specific verb tenses, etc.
- Speaking: Having conversations using everyday American Idioms
- Speaking: Having conversations using common Phrasal Verbs
- Writing: Basic Writing Skills
- Speaking: Creating Successful Class Presentations
- Writing: The College Academic Research Paper
- Writing: The College Application Process
- Listening: Advanced Listening and Note-taking Skills
- Reading: Vocabulary Enrichment
- Techniques for understanding and predicting
- Business English: The Job Application Process
- Professional Presentations: How to deliver powerful presentations and engage your audience
- Public Speaking: How to prepare speeches for a variety of ceremonies
Life at BW
Experience the campus - Experience the language
LADO students have access to:
- A BW ID to use as a form of identification on campus
- The BW Higgins recreation center
- The BW Ritter library – including online research databases
- The Student Union, including cafeteria
- Health and Counseling Services
- BW International Student Services
- Campus activities and organizations
Homestay
with an American family!
LADO saves you time and energy by helping you plan your homestay accommodations. To reserve your accommodation, we require a one-time, non-refundable placement fee of $200 that can be paid when you register for classes. This fee guarantees your placement.
How to apply?
1. Complete the application now! Click here: Homestay Application 2. Bring or email your application to a LADO representative. The deadline to turn in the application is one month prior to the class start date. We offer three options:
Bed and Breakfast
Meal
- Self-served continental breakfast 7 days a week
Rates (4 weeks)
- $675 - $775
Rates (per day < 3 weeks)
- $35
Standard
Meal
- Self-served continental breakfast 7 days a week & host prepared dinner 4 days a week (Mon - Thu)
Rates (4 weeks)
- $775 - $875
Rates (per day < 3 weeks)
- $42
Deluxe
Meal
- Self-served continental breakfast 7 days a week & host prepared dinner 7 days a week
Rates (4 weeks)
- $900 - $975
Rates (per day < 3 weeks)
- $46
Partnership
LADO has partnered with Baldwin Wallace University to offer international students seeking to learn English the unique opportunity to study and experience American college life. The partnership also allows students to earn a Bachelor's or Master's degree at BW. About Baldwin Wallace University Founded in 1845, BW was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 4,000 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 60 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE TO BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY Students conditionally accepted into Baldwin Wallace University are required to demonstrate English language proficiency as indicated by successful completion of the LADO ESL Level 10 with a score of at least 85%, and also a letter of recommendation from a LADO program director. Additionally, once enrolled at BW, students are required to take a semester of bridge courses which will be selected by academic advisors.
