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When Is It?

ALI students in the beginner to intermediate-high level are assigned an ACE Tutoring class in their schedule. ALI students and their tutors meet twice a week for an hour and 15 minutes on either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.

What Do ALI Students Do?

Each ALI student is assigned a tutor. Students select the topics or skills they need to master (or want to study) from a list organized by the tutors and ACE Tutoring supervisor. Tutor assignments are based on students' needs and interests. Student and tutor preferences are taken into account whenever possible.

Do All Students Have to Attend ACE Tutoring?

ACE Tutoring is a required class for full-time ALI students. It is a different format from other ALI classes and offers an opportunity to get involved with English learning through individualized interactions.

Who Are the ACE Tutors?

All tutors are current ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â students. Many are graduate students in ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â's English Department, language majors, and Honors College students. Tutors are highly qualified and have been carefully selected and trained to become ACE tutors by the American Language Institute administration.

Interested in Becoming a Tutor?

Contact the ACE Tutoring supervisor with any questions at ALI-tutoring@iup.edu or stop by the Office of International Education for more details. When you are ready to apply, complete the . 

Activities for ALI Students

The staff plans events that give ALI students opportunities to learn about life in the United States, both on and off the university campus. We encourage students to check the activity board in the Office of International Education for announcements and to sign up for events. Day trips and longer excursions are planned to coincide with the seasons throughout the year. ALI students are also encouraged to participate in all ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â campus events.

One-Day Field Trips and Local Attractions

In addition to longer weekend excursions, ALI students visit attractions in the Indiana area, such as bowling, ice skating, and roller skating.

Pittsburgh and Cultural Districts

Pittsburgh has undergone a transformation from its days as the “Steel City” to a city renowned for its museums and cultural attractions. The , the , and the  are among the city’s most famous attractions. Take the for a spectacular view of .

Grove City Premium Outlets

This is an open-air shopping mall located in Grove City, Pennsylvania. Located about 50 miles north of Pittsburgh, features over 120 brand-name outlet stores, a food court, and one of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ official team stores. It is one of the largest outlet malls in the United States.

Weekend Excursions

Longer excursions are scheduled over weekends so that student class schedules are not disrupted. Trips to other destinations to experience local festivals and national holidays may be scheduled throughout the year in response to student requests.

Washington, DC

Enjoy the beauty of the spring season in the US capital. Important sites include the , the , the  and the . The (the world’s largest museum and research complex) includes 19 museums and galleries and the .

Niagara Falls 

Visit one of the wonders of North America, . See the power and majesty of the falls up close. Explore the Niagara Gorge on a variety of hiking trails. Take the Niagara Scenic Trolley Ride or enjoy . Put on a raincoat for a close-up view of the American and Bridal Veil Falls on the Cave of the Winds.