The Language Company: Bowling Green Language Institute (TLC: BGLI)

The Institute

TLC: BGLI is located on the 1,338 acre campus of the Bowling Green State University, a nationally renowned University in Bowling Green, Ohio. There are many benefits in attending the BGLI facility.

• Small Class Size
• Use of all Computer Labs
• Use of the State-of-the-art Language Learning Center which has a Listening Center, Computerized Multimedia Classroom and Video Viewing Areas
• Full access to BGSU facilities and activities
• Scheduled, weekly activities and opportunities to practice English and learn American culture
• Experienced and enthusiastic staff and educators

The City of Bowling Green, Ohio

Bowling Green is located in northwest Ohio and has an official population of 29,636. Located 23 miles south of Toledo, Bowling Green has grown into a thriving community that provides high quality services yet maintains a caring, small town climate. It is a place where friends and strangers alike are greeted with warmth by all.

There are four museums in and around Bowling Green, excellent shopping opportunities and top-notch dining. There are many social and cultural opportunities in this historic region.

Housing Options

There are several housing options available to TLC: BGLI students. Costs and descriptions are listed on the application form.

• University Residence Hall
• Apartments
• Homestay

Activities

There is much to do in Northwest Ohio. Residents can enjoy summer outdoor activities such as swimming, as well as winter sports like ice skating and sledding. There is a robust park system and many cultural activities within a 30 minute drive.

• 22 intercollegiate sports including men’s, and women's hockey, football, basketball, and more.
• Center of Science and Industry: Hands on Science Museum
• Toledo Art Museum
• Toledo Symphony
• Toledo Ballet
• Toledo Zoo: Recipient of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Exhibit Award for Excellence
• Toledo Mud Hens AAA Baseball: Farm team for the Detroit Tigers
• American Civil War Museum
• BG Wind Farm
• BGSU Ice Arena: Public Skating daily
• Historical Construction Equipment Museum
• Snooks Dream Cars: Automotive Museum
• Planetarium: Viewing the Planets
• Portage Quarry: Public Swimming during Warm Weather
• Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Gardens

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University was established in 1910 and is the 14th largest producer of teachers in the United States. It is part of the public university system of the State of Ohio and is a fully accredited university. BGSU’s main campus is comprised of nearly 20,000 students, including 2700 graduate students, and is located in the safe and friendly town of Bowling Green, Ohio.

The University is situated on a 1,338-acre park-like campus, which includes more than 100 buildings. The campus is physically compact so you can walk or bike anywhere in 10-15 minutes. There are 30 computer labs, the main library has over 6 million items and there are art and film theaters.

BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors, 46 master’s degree programs in 120 fields, and 17 doctoral programs. At the center of the University's academic community are the 785 full-time faculty who are actively engaged in teaching, research and creative activities, as well as service to the campus community, the nation and their profession. In support of the students and faculty, BGSU employs a non-teaching, full-time and part-time staff of more than 1,600 people.

Admission and English Requirements

BGSU offers conditional admission to TLC: BGLI students while they complete their English studies. If a student completes the BGLI program through Level 9 and the Research Paper Session, no TOEFL exam score is required for the undergraduate program. TOEFL testing scores or BGLI requirements are:

• Undergraduate Students must graduate from BGLI with a Level 9 and the Research Paper Session or obtain a TOEFL score of 500

TLC: Bowling Green Language Institute
Bowling Green State University
Moseley Hall, Room 402
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0195
Tel: (419) 372-9114
Fax: (419) 372-9118
Email: tlcbgli@thelanguagecompany.com
http://www.thelanguagecompany.com

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