Frequently Asked Questions

The CLE is located in a quiet and safe town called Dahlonega, Georgia, which is one hour north of Atlanta.

Dahlonega is approximately one hour from Atlanta’s international airport, one of the busiest airports in the world with direct flights to almost every major city in the world. 

Yes! The CLE will allow you to enter the University of North Georgia (UNG) without taking a TOEFL, IELTS, or any other English language test. Another reason to attend the CLE is that it helps you prepare for the requirements and demands of university classes.

While you may have an advanced level of English, you may difficulty in the university classroom due to not understanding the university culture and classroom demands as well as differences in requirements of assignments from your country. However, CLE students are prepared to be highly successful in university and maintain high grades: CLE-alumni maintain a G.P.A. (Grade Point Average) of 3.3/4.0 at UNG.

In addition, the CLE’s English program assist you to adapt to university life prior to enrolling in university. This includes observing a university class and partnering with a UNG student to improve your communication skills and deeper understanding of American culture and university life. The CLE will also help you in the transition to university by assisting in the registration and enrollment process, as well as identifying many cultural and sporting student clubs available on the university campus. 

The total cost for attending the CLE is $10,300 per semester for 16-weeks. This cost includes tuition, health insurance, housing, food, cultural and historical field trips, airport pick-up and return, and other program-related expenses.

The price is subject to change without notice.

The CLE offers an intermediate class and advanced class. The length of study depends on your English ability. International students typically require one or two semesters in the CLE to be ready for university level coursework.

CLE classes are small – approximately ten students in each class – that provides you with many opportunities to interact with classmates and your instructors. Occasionally class size may be slightly larger or smaller, depending on student enrollment. 

There are many English classes in the CLE! Classes include speaking and listening, reading and writing, creativity and critical thinking, college skills, reading, English structure and grammar, and American culture. In addition, you will be partnered with an American student studying at UNG to develop your communication skills and learn more about American culture and university life. 

Most CLE students live in the UNG dormitory and share a suite with another CLE student. The UNG suites are very modern, spacious, clean and comfortable. A benefit of living in the UNG suites is that you have the chance to interact with UNG students, make American friends, and adjust to university life in America. 

The UNG Dining Hall is modern, expansive, and offers a wide range of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can purchase a meal plan of 10, 15 or unlimited meals per week. Food served in the dining hall is buffet style. That means you can eat as much as you want from a selection of many dishes and options. The chefs and dieticians are available to accommodate food allergies, preferences, and special dietary needs in a way that’s personalized, sensitive and supportive.

The University of North Georgia focuses on students and is committed to excellence, integrity, engagement and service. UNG provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, inquiry and creativity. UNG is located in Dahlonega and cultivates a strong sense of community among students. 

Some of the most popular majors at UNG among international students include business, computer science, nursing, physical therapy, accounting, and one of our dual-studies departments in the science and technology fields.

While international students at UNG are from more than 50 countries, the number of international students attending UNG are small. This provides an excellent environment for international students to study, advance their English and learn more about American culture.

No. You do not need a car to commute from your dormitory to classes on the Dahlonega campus. You can easily walk from your dormitory to class. It is very easy to move from one side of the campus to the other. The CLE is located on the Dahlonega campus: a beautiful campus surrounded by nature within easy walking distance to campus buildings and local shops. UNG is one of the safest campuses in America.

The weather in Dahlonega is generally mild. Winter is very short with little snow, but one will need a jacket or sweater when walking outdoors. Spring is beautiful with blossoming trees and colorful flowers. Summer is hot and humid – warm enough to swim and participate in any outdoor activity. 

Yes! The CLE offers frequent cultural and historical field trips on most weekends to historical and cultural sites such as the World of Coca-Cola, the Martin Luther King Center, the Georgia Aquarium, Hiking, Fernbank Science Center and Museum, CNN, an Escape Room, regular shopping trips, and other places of interest.

Yes. Student Health Services is located on the Dahlonega campus. Health insurance is included in the tuition for every student. A CLE staff or instructor will accompany each CLE student to the Student Health Services if they request assistance. 

A CLE administrator will assist each CLE student in their application and registration for UNG courses. The CLE will provide a seamless application and transition to UNG for each CLE student.

CLE students must meet all other traditional freshman (graduated from high school less than five years ago) or traditional freshman transfer applicants (graduated from high school less than five years ago and have less than 30 transferable college hours), submit official SAT or ACT test scores, and meet traditional freshman criteria (UNG international student admission).

Yes. If you attend UNG, you can transfer to another university after completing one or two years at UNG. UNG has direct programs with regional universities such as the University of Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), and other universities in Georgia. It is also possible to transfer to another university in the USA.