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KingsNew Jersey
On Campus English at Rider University
KINGS NEW JERSEY
Kings Education is a specialized, high quality international education group operating in the USA and UK. We offer our students a comprehensive choice of high quality English and university preparation and pathway courses, with an unrivalled range of outcomes.
Kings New Jersey offers a range of English programs at a dedicated learning center on Rider University’s Lawrenceville campus. Kings New Jersey is the newest of eight fantastic locations across the US and the UK, which also include New York, Boston, Los Angeles and New York State.
Rider University
Located in the state of New Jersey, Rider University is a respected coeducational university with two campuses — one in the town of Lawrenceville and the other in nearby Princeton.
A private university which dates back to 1865, Rider offers more than 70 degree programs in business, education, liberal arts and sciences, and fine arts, music and performing arts.
The University’s 280 acre Lawrenceville campus provides the backdrop to Kings English programs, and our students benefit from a host of great facilities and attractive park-like surroundings.
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New Jersey enjoys a fantastic location on the Eastern Seaboard of the US, close to a range of major cities including New York, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Known within America as the ‘Garden State’, its verdant state parks are complemented by thriving, cosmopolitan cities, and over 200km of beautiful coastline.
The state of New Jersey has over 60 institutions of higher education, including Ivy League university Princeton, which is only 10km away. The State is also a thriving center for industry. New Jersey is the headquarters of more than 20 Fortune 500 companies, and while there are many types of businesses based in the state, the life sciences, financial services, and IT industries are especially prominent.
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The spectacular Museum of Art is one of Philadelphia’s most popular attractions
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02The number of US presidents who graduated from Princeton University, New Jersey
200Total kilometers of coastline along the Jersey shore
01National ranking of Princeton University, New Jersey, according to the U.S. News & World Report (2015)
39The number of state parks in New Jersey
1915The year that one of New Jersey’s most famous sons, Frank Sinatra, was born
Kings New Jersey is perfectly positioned for students to explore east coast cities such as New York
New Jersey is home to scores of beautiful state parks and forests
Ivy League Princeton University is just 10km from Kings New Jersey
You will benefit from expert teaching, small classes, first-class resources and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your language learning goals.
The location of the Kings Center on campus also offers an additional range of benefits, from access to university-run facilities and resources, to safe and attractive surroundings. See over for more details.
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At Kings New Jersey, you will have the choice of a range of English language programs.
Our personalized approach and flexible pathways
mean that you can follow a program that is exactly
suited to your goals, whether you are looking for a
way to experience life in a new culture, a way to
further your career, or you are pursuing a place at a
US university.
Intensive Course A program designed to increase fluency in as short a time as possible, and to introduce a range of specialized subjects taught in Special Interest Groups. See page 8.
Compact CourseA broad general English course designed to improve overall language skills whilst giving plenty of free time. See page 9.
Undergraduate Preparation Program A course which combines English language and academic study skills with extracurricular projects, and offers students a Conditional Letter of Acceptance to a US university. See page 10.
Graduate Preparation Program An ideal course if you have already completed an undergraduate degree and want to study at graduate level in the USA.
Vacation CourseA great value general English program available year-round and offering optional activities and excursions. See page 11.
Choose your perfect English course
Kings New Jersey benefits from bright, well-maintained classrooms
The exterior of Centennial House — our teaching and accommodation center
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On-site residential accommodation
All Kings students at Rider stay in residential accommodation
on campus. The rooms offer the ultimate in convenience, being
located in the same building as our Teaching Center.
• Standard twin rooms, with shared bathrooms
• Student kitchen and lounge area with TV
• Separate residential floors for male and female students
• Free access to washers and dryers
• Full-board meal plan (21 meals per week)
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A Rider University Student Card
As a Kings student on the Rider campus, you will be provided
with a Rider University student card. This gives you access to a
host of on-campus facilities and resources, including the
library, gym and dining facilities.
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The Rider University Mentor Program
Kings also offers an on-campus mentor program which
provides immersion into American university life though
regular interaction with American students on campus.
Domestic students are able to provide advice, help and
friendship.
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A Conditional Letter of Acceptance to
study a degree at Rider
If you want to follow a university degree at
undergraduate or graduate level in the US, you have
the option to obtain a Conditional Letter of
Acceptance to study a degree at Rider University.
Provided you meet the stipulated requirements,
you will be able to begin your university degree
upon completion of the Undergraduate Preparation
Program with Kings. See p.10 for more information.
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Learning English at the Kings Center on campus at Rider University means you’ll gain first-hand experience of life on a US college campus, and enjoy
a range of associated benefits.
An all-round campus
experience Students are housed in comfortable twin rooms
Access to university lectures and courses
There will be the opportunity for Kings students to gain an introduction to academic courses and academic life at Rider. This might include auditing small workgroups or attendance at select undergraduate courses (dependent on language level and availability).
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Access to University Clubs and Societies
Students on longer courses will also have the opportunity of joining the various clubs and societies available on the Rider University campus. These might include clubs related to sports, the arts, or those designed simply for socializing.
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Skills developed:• Reading • Writing
• Listening • Speaking
• Comprehension • Grammar
• Vocabulary • Pronunciation
Plus: knowledge of subjects selected in
Special Interest Group classes.
Structure28 lessons per week will be dynamic,
interesting and challenging. During high
season you might have lessons in the
mornings, afternoons, or a combination
of both.
• 20 lessons per week of General English
• 8 lessons per week in Special Interest
Groups enabling you to study a range of
more specialized English language
topics to suit your needs and interests.
• Up to 4 additional periods per week of
activities including teacher-led sessions
and workshops (if you are following a
course of 12 weeks or more).
Sample timetableMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Session 1 9.00 – 10.30
Grammar and VocabularyTest marking and correction
ListeningListening for specific information
SpeakingAgreeing and disagreeing
Grammar and VocabularyFuture time clauses
ReadingTrue/false questions
WritingStructure, language and timed writing
Grammar and VocabularyEducation vocabulary
ReadingGapped text sentences
B R E A K
Session 2 11.00 – 12.30
ListeningPronunciation focus
SpeakingYour education
Grammar and VocabularyFirst conditional
ReadingMultiple choice comprehension
ListeningPronunciation focus
SpeakingSpeak for one minute on different topics
Grammar and VocabularyDescribing house types
ReadingFocus on noun formation
ListeningSocial English, making suggestions
SpeakingSentence stress
L U N C H
Session 3 1.30 – 3.00
Academic reading and writing SIG
IELTS SIG Academic reading and writing SIG
IELTS SIG Free time
Key information
Course length:
Minimum 2 weeks (No maximum)
Starts: (5 January –
7 December)
Minimum age: 17
Maximum class size:
Minimum entry level:
Kings Level 2 (Elementary)
Lessons: 28 lessons (21 hours) per week:
language lessons per week
(15 hours)
Special Interest Group lessons
per week (6 hours) (see over)
additional guided independent
study sessions including 1.5
hours of teacher led sessions and
activities (if studying for 12 weeks
or more)
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Is this course for me?
This, our most popular course, is designed to increase your fluency in as short a time as possible, and to introduce a range of specialized subjects taught in Special Interest Groups.
1. The longer you study, the cheaper your weekly course price becomes.
2. Study for 12 weeks or more, and you’ll get additional guided study sessions and other benefits, including free university placement.
3. Study for 24 weeks or more and you’ll have even more benefits.
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COURSES —GENERAL ENGLISH Key information
Course length:
Minimum 2 weeks (no maximum)
Starts: (5 January –
7 December)
Minimum age: 17
Maximum class size:
Minimum entry level:
Kings Level 2 (Elementary)
Lessons: 20 lessons (15 hours) per week:
language lessons per week
(15 hours)
mandatory guided
independent study sessions
per week.
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Skills developed• Reading • Writing
• Listening • Speaking
• Comprehension • Grammar
• Vocabulary • Pronunciation
Structure20 lessons per week usually take place
every morning from Monday to Friday.
During high season you might have
lessons in the mornings, afternoons, or a
combination of both.
Sample timetable
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Session 1 (2 lessons)9.00 – 10.30
Grammar and Vocabulary testTest marking and correction in the lessons
ReadingGapped text sentences
ListeningListening for specific information
SpeakingExpressing your opinion
Grammar and VocabularyFuture time clauses
ReadingTrue/false questions
Writing Describing a house or flat
Grammar and Vocabulary Education vocabulary
B R E A K
Session 2 (2 lessons)11.00 – 12.30
ListeningThe letter U: spelling and speaking
SpeakingYour education
Grammar and VocabularyFirst conditional
ReadingMultiple choice comprehension
ListeningThe letters s/z: spelling and speaking
SpeakingSpeak for one minute on different topics
Grammar and VocabularyPractising adjectives
ReadingNew vocabulary noun formation
ListeningSocial English: making suggestions
SpeakingSentence stress
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Independent study sessions
The longer you study, the cheaper your weekly course price becomes.
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Is this course for me?
A broad General English course which is specifically designed to improve your overall language skills whilst giving plenty of free time.
Core Special Interest Groups
These are our most popular SIGs. They are designed to give you deeper knowledge of the language, or to give you additional preparation for exams.
Cambridge English: First (FCE) Level 5+
TOEFL Preparation Level 4+
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Level 6+
Elementary skillsLevel 2
Discussion skillsLevel 3+
Pre-IELTS
Level 3
Academic Reading and Writing Level 5+
Reading and WritingLevels 3 – 4
IELTS Preparation Level 4+
Speaking, Drama and PronunciationLevels 3 – 4
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) make
English come alive!
If you are studying an Intensive Course,
they will develop your specialized skills
in English, or give you experience of
additional subjects which interest you.
You will be able to apply English to a
range of practical situations for study,
work, or cultural interest.
You can choose from a broad range of
SIGs depending on your language level
and future outcome. These are subject to
location and availability. All SIGs are
included in the price of the course.
Intensive Course Special Interest Groups
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Conditional Letter of Acceptance
Before you leave home, you will gain a CLA
from one of our partner universities in the
USA.
Course content1. English for Academic Study
Specialized skills development for English
in a degree-level context.
2. Academic Study Skills
Develops the skills needed for university
— critical reading and argument, note-
taking and research.
3. Test Preparation
SAT (for Undergraduate entry).
4. Profile Builder
Enhances your resume through
extracurricular experience, interview
techniques and presentation skills.
5. Premium University Placement Service
Full application support to up to five
universities in the USA
Our specialized university counsellors will
help you make the right university choice
— either before you leave home or during
your course:
• Personalized guidance from expert
advisers on which university to choose
• Help to understand university rankings
• Visits from universities to Kings
• Organized visits to universities
• Help with your application, including
developing your profile
Undergraduate Preparation Program
COURSES —PRE-UNIVERSITY
Is this course for me?
This course will enable you to transfer directly to the first year of a US undergraduate degree. It combines English language and academic study skills with extracurricular projects. You will receive a Conditional Letter of Acceptance.
Core skills development• Presentations and seminar skills
• Listening and academic discourse
• Academic writing
• Academic reading
Key information
Course length:
Varies. Minimum 1 term
Start dates:
2015: 22 June, 14 September.
2016: 4 January, 28 March, 20 June, 12
September.
Minimum age: 17
Maximum class size:
Lessons:
lessons per week (plus guided
self-study time)
English entry requirements: from
Kings Level 2/3 to Kings Level 7/8
(subject to number of terms/ outcome)
Academic entry requirements:
Completed 11 years of high school,
plus documented proof of good grades,
statement of purpose and GPA 2.0
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Key information
Course length:
1 – 4 terms depending on language level
and desired outcome
Start dates: 14 September 2015,
January 4th, 2015
Minimum age: 21
Maximum class size:
Lessons:
lessons per week (plus guided
self-study time)
English entry requirements:
From Kings Level 2/3 to Kings Level 7/8
(subject to number of terms/ outcome)
Academic entry requirements
Students must be in the third year
of a first degree. Minimum GPA 2.5.
Documented proof of good grades.
(Note: students will need to have
graduated to be eligible for university
placement services.)
Graduate Preparation Program
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Is this course for me?
This course is ideal if you have already completed an undergraduatedegree and want to study at graduate level in the USA. You will receive a Conditional Letter of Acceptance from your chosen university.
Optional full-day excursions
Vacation Course
COURSES —VACATION
A range of excursions to local places of
interest are available.
Optional activities Typical free sports and activities:
Volleyball, football, dance, table-tennis,
keep fit, Wii Fit, quizzes, karaoke, picnics,
sight-seeing.
Typical extra cost activities:
Cinema, theatre, bowling, half-day
excursions, cultural visits, barbecues,
tennis coaching, swimming, cycle ride,
boat trip.
Is this course for me?
This flexible, great value course is available year-round. It consists of 20 English lessons per week. There are also optional sports and activities, plus an optional weekly excursion.
Skills developed• Reading • Writing
• Listening • Speaking
• Comprehension • Grammar
• Vocabulary • Pronunciation
Structure20 lessons per week usually take place
every morning from Monday to Friday.
During high season you might have
lessons in the mornings, afternoons, or a
combination of both.
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Key information
Course length: 2 – 12 weeks
Starts: (5 January –
7 December)
Minimum age: 17
(13 as part of a group in summer)
Maximum class size:
Lessons:
lessons per week (15 hours),
morning or afternoon
Minimum entry level:
Kings Level 1 (Beginner)
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Conditional Letter of Acceptance
You will gain a Conditional Letter of
Acceptance from one of our partner
universities, either before you leave
home or during your course.
Core skills development• Academic writing
• Academic reading
• Presentations and seminar skills
• Listening and academic discourse
Course content1. English for Academic Study
Specialized skills development for English
in a degree-level context.
2. Academic Study Skills
Develops the skills needed for university–
critical reading and argument, note-taking
and research.
3. Test Preparation
GRE, GMAT (for graduate entry)
4. Profile Builder
Enhances your interview techniques, and
presentation skills.
5. Specialized university counseling
and placement
Our specialized university counselors will
help you make the right university choice
— either before you leave home or during
your course.
Kings Education® is a Registered Trademark
Kings Education transforms lives. We empower international students to achieve their fullest ambitions — whether succeeding at university in the USA and UK or developing English skills for life.
At Kings Education, students always come first.
We create life-changing opportunities and life-enhancing experiences. We build friendly, supportive learning communities which are springboards to greater success.
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Tuition US$
Intensive Course (GI)Price per week
2 – 11 weeks 452
12 – 23 weeks 420
24+ weeks 378
Compact Course (CC)Price per week
2 – 11 weeks 360
12 – 23 weeks 349
24+ weeks 328
Undergraduate Preparation ProgramPrice per term
6,430
Graduate Preparation ProgramPrice per term
6,430
Vacation CoursePrice per week
360
Accommodation
On-campus residence Twin, full-board (21 meals per week)
425
Transfers (one way, per person)
Newark 245
JFK 275
Supplements and other charges
Enrolment fee 165
Student residence refundable deposit 200
Courier service 80
Student insurance (per week) 35
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