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University Southwestern University

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Language of Study English as a Second Language (ESL)

Summer
  • food Texas BBQ, Tex-Mex, Pecan pie
  • architecture Historic Texas, Western heritage, Modern skylines
  • music Country, Blues, Tejano
  • art Western, Native American, Contemporary
  • sports Football, Basketball, Rodeo
  • climate Hot summers, Plenty of sunshine, Mild winters

Summer Program Application Deadline

May 20, 2027

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Campus Life

  • Welcome
  • Campus Life
  • Dorms
  • Activities & Trips
  • Classrooms & Facilities

Summer Program

Program capacity: 30 students

Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Age: students age 16 years or older are welcome to join this program

 

 

 

SESSIONCOSTARRIVALDEPARTURE
Summer 2027$2,957 USDJuly 11, 2027July 30, 2027

Disclaimer:  Dates are subject to minor adjustments. Please refer to your acceptance package for the most accurate information.

Financial Disclaimer: Price includes tuition, dorm stay, food, and cultural events such as trips. It does not include flight and F-1 visa costs. If the student does not receive the student visa, the ACA payment will be reimbursed. However, to process the I-20 document required for the visa, full payment is due by April 1, 2026.

Airport: 
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Visa information: 
Tourist Visa (B1 or B2) (all students will be granted a certificate from the institution).

Location

Southwestern Adventist University
100 West Hillcrest
Keene, Texas 76059

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President

Dr. Nelu Nedelea

Phone

  • University phone number: 1-817-645-3921
  • Program director phone number: 1-817-202-6285

ACA Program Director

Monica Kowarsch Gonzalez
1-817-202-6285
monicak@swau.edu

Tours & Activities

  • Fort Worth Stockyards
  • Downtown Fort Worth & Watergardens
  • Pirates Cove or Hurricane Harbor
  • Baseball Games: Cleburne Railroaders or Texas Rangers
  • Dinosaur Valley State Park & Cleburne State Park
  • Reunion Tower & JFK Memorial
  • Dallas Arboretum & Fort Worth Botanic Garden

 

Alumni Testimonies

“The ESL program at SWAU is the most exciting experience I have had so far. I have developed friendships with people from all over the world. It is really good to speak English with everyone else. The people at SWAU are really nice. The friendships that you establish at SWAU are friendships that you will have forever. The classes are really good. All the field trips, labs, and classes are memories that I will store in an unforgettable place!”
Guilherme Figueredo – Brazil

“If you decide to study English abroad, you must consider the conditions at the school at which you will be  studying. I think that SWAU is the best place to learn English quickly, in a peaceful community, surrounded by friendly students and staff. There are many activities and field trips that make learning exciting for me. Join us. You’ll be happy you did!
Young Gul Kim – Korea