BAU Exchange

BAU Washington DC

www.bauinternational.com

Address: 1510 H Street NW, Washington DC, 20005 the United States

Phone: +1 (202) 644-7200

Fax:+1 (202) 644-5069

Director: Ahmet Köse

Facilities: 12 classrooms, computer lab, student lounge, and testing center. The new campus will be available by Fall 2013. The new campus will offer 14 classrooms, a conference hall, a computer lab, online and distance learning capabilities, a student lounge, and a library.

Dormitory: Accommodation available in quadruple apartments. Total capacity: 56

Programs: ESL program, TOEFL, IELTS, SAT Test Preparation, TEFL, Business, Legal, and Medical English certificate programs, and ESL programs for the deaf.

Opening Date: 2010

Country: USA

Location:

BAU – BAU Abroad began its partnership with Mentora College – its first English as a Second Language (ESL) school in Washington, D.C. – which currently also offers academic courses for both undergraduate and graduate students coming from BAU.

Mentora College is located in the nation’s capital. Students who choose to study at Mentora College become part of a true global community in Washington, D.C., which is home to 174 embassies, headquarters of international policy-making bodies, and the seat of the US federal government.

Academics

Mentora College offers English As a Second Language (ESL) programs, which are enhanced by access to Washington’s distinctive intellectual, political, and cultural life.

Study Abroad Programs:

The BAU Study Abroad programs in Washington D.C. with Mentora College are taught by native English speakers and well-experienced teachers in the ESL field. At Mentora College, students attend field trips to many national and international private and public institutions. . Washington D.C. is home to 174 embassies, headquarters of international policy-making bodies, and the seat of the US federal government. Thus, Mentora College is a great place for students looking to learn about the ins-and-outs of the cultural and political fabric of the United States, as well as of the world. On a regular basis, Mentora College offers workshops to assist students in resume building, cover letter writing as well as guidance in the job search process.

English As a Second Language (ESL) Program:

Mentora College is a prime destination for students who wish to complete their English preparatory year abroad (Bahçeşehir University English as a Second Language Program – BESL) and submerge themselves in the English language as well as in American culture in the nation’s capital. Mentora College offers English language programs all year long for students from all levels. The ESL courses at Mentora College are designed around a communicative approach that uses authentic, real-world language. Classroom interaction is based on meaningful communication and emphasizes the functional development of students’ language abilities. Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading activities are facilitated in a way to simulate a real-world environment. A central element to the Mentora College ESL Program is the audio-visual component. In all courses film, audio, and other multimedia materials are incorporated seamlessly into the curriculum.

ESL Teachers at Mentora College are all highly qualified instructors with experience in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and many of whom have experience teaching English abroad. Mentora College holds regular in-house professional development seminars in order to ensure that instructors are trained on the most modern teaching methodologies.

Facilities

Mentora College serves as a liaison for partnerships with universities and other institutions in Washington, D.C. and the rest of North America. The campus offers state-of-the-art teaching and conferencing facilities.

Materials and Resources

To ensure that students receive the best in training services, Mentora College is constantly expanding and upgrading its stock of materials and resources. We regularly review and add to our already extensive library of materials. The instructors at Mentora College work from a large library of periodicals including current newspapers and magazines. These provide the students with high quality, up-to-date reading materials appropriate for an adult speaker of the language. Mentora College selects newspapers and magazines of general interest, as well as where appropriate, periodicals designed for a specialized audience in order to meet the needs of currently enrolled students.

Mentora College includes in its library of materials, an extensive selection of resource texts ranging from specialized dictionaries and grammar texts to materials focusing on professional content areas such as Banking and Finance, Information Systems, and Marketing. These are available for loan to both instructors and students and are often used to supplement specialized language programs.

Extra Curricular Activities

Washington, DC is also a great place for enjoying museums, famous public buildings and monuments, historic neighborhoods, parks, concerts, shopping, festivals, educational tours, religious activities, indoor and outdoor sports activities, amusement parks, international restaurants and a wide variety of nightclubs. Mentora Collegearranges frequent student activities that include sightseeing tours, museum and monument visits, over-night trips, and other activities. In addition, Student Advisors regularly provide information on any cultural activities in which students might want to engage after class hours and during the weekends.

Student Services

There are many things you will need to do when you arrive in the United States in order to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Mentora College also prides itself on its exceptional, friendly, professional, and international staff. With experience in business and education and speaking nearly 10 languages combined, the Mentora College administrative staff assist the students with their educational needs, set up bank accounts, find accommodation, navigate public transportation, purchase cell phones, obtain health insurance, and many more for the duration of their program. The many nationalities of our students and staff and the diverse experiences of our teachers create an exciting and fascinating environment where everyone is eager to learn about and get to know each other.

Getting to Mentora College from the Airport

If you arrive at any of the three airports in the area (Dulles International Airport IAD, Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA, or Baltimore International Airport BWI), you can travel to your hotel, dormitory, apartment, or other accommodation location in the following ways:

1. A Mentora College representative can pick you up for an additional fee

2. You can take a taxi to your destination. (Taxi stands are easy to locate just outside the terminal.)

3. You can take public transportation to your destination. (Information on bus and rail transportation can be obtained from the airport information booth.)

4. You can take an airport shuttle services (reservations can be made at www.supershuttle.com)

Transportation in the Washington Area

One of the many reasons why Washington is a great place for international students is that it has a very good public transportation system. With a bus and a subway system called the METRO, you can go almost anywhere easily. Mentora College will provide you with METRO system information and maps of the area.

Taxicabs are also available and are not too expensive for short rides or if you share the taxi with a friend. It is a nice gesture to tip the taxi driver 10-15%.

You may rent a car from one of the many car rental locations. You will need to be at least 25, have a major credit card and a driver’s license. Ask any Mentora College staff for additional information.

In Case of Emergency

Dial 911 (the call is free from a pay phone) if you or someone else is in a very dangerous or life threatening situation. 911 will connect you with the Fire Department, Police Department or Hospital Emergency Services.

For other emergencies, during working hours, you should contact the school at +1 202 644 7200 . You will be connected with someone who will do his/her best to help you.

Health Insurance

Obtaining adequate health insurance for your stay in the U.S. is very important. Health care and prescription medicine can be costly in the U.S. and if you get injured or sick you may have to pay an unforeseen sum of money if you don’t have health insurance. Mentora College strongly recommends that you find a health insurance provider before or soon after you arrive in the U.S. Our staff regularly advises students about health care and insurance and can assist you in finding a reasonably priced insurance provider.

Housing Services

Mentora College offers housing services. We are aware of the difficulties that students face when trying to arrange accommodations for themselves. Therefore, we help our students by providing them with assistance according to their needs.

Apartments and Dormitories

Many former students have enjoyed the experience of living in well furnished, spacious and fully equipped (electricity, gas, cable TV, wireless Internet, etc.) apartments thatMentora College has provided for them. Mentora College places students in quadruple apartments conveniently located near major public transportation hubs in order to provide you with the ability to travel easily around the city. We also provide our students with the assistance of finding international student dormitories, which include private or shared rooms, recreation rooms, and dining facilities.

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About The City: Located between the U.S. states of Maryland and Virginia, Washington D.C. is the capital of the U.S. The letters ‘D.C.’ stand for ‘District of Columbia.’ D.C. is not an independent state, nor is it located within the borders of any other state. Some argue that this separation is beneficial for the country, while others argue that it causes the city to be underrepresented. D.C. has a mayor, but no governor or senators. All U.S. federal agencies, federal government offices, and consulates, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court are located in Washington D.C. Between its political importance and the strange nature of its representation in the U.S. political system, Washington D.C. is seen as an important and unique city in the world.

International Office

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Phone: +90 212 381 01 94
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