Fall Enrollment Begins Tuesday, September 4, 2012

During Enrollment on September 4 & 6, the following agencies will have a representative to answer questions about the services that their agency provides.

• Health Care Access
• Douglas County Health Department
• Watkins Student Healthcare Center
• "The T"
• Parks & Recreation
• and the Lawrence Public Library

Small World Classes

Nursery Caregiver

A friendly face to greet you

Spring Enrollment Begins Thursday, January 24, 2013 

Learn or improve

English skills...

Meet and socialize with
International & American
women and their
children…

Come and join us!

Students may enroll throughout the semester.

Our mission is to help international women adjust to living in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Small World is a non-profit program that is operated entirely by volunteers.

Small World provides a fun, comfortable environment in which International women and their children can:

* Improve English skills * Adjust to the Lawrence community

* Learn about American culture and customs

* Socialize with other women from diverse backgrounds

* Form lasting friendships

English Classes

Women may enroll at anytime during the semester. Classes are taught at five different levels by experienced, English-speaking teachers. All classes are taught by women. Students advance at their own pace. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and coincide with the KU academic calendar. There are no classes during the summer.

KU students are not eligible to attend our English classes, but are welcome to join Small World as volunteers.

Special Activities

Evening Socials: Occasional gatherings to share a relaxing evening of conversation and refreshments in a private home. The socials are for women only, men and children may not attend.

Assemblies: Special Events and gatherings to celebrate and demonstrate American customs & holidays and to share traditions from other cultures

Potlucks: An opportunity to share and taste ethnic food from around the world.

Tuition

Adult: $15.00 per semester, $25.00 per year.
Child: $5.00 per semester, with a maximum of $10.00 per semester for two or more children.

Children’s Program

Children, 3 months to 6 years, will make friends, gain confidence and learn language skills in a relaxed preschool setting. The children’s program meets at the same time as the adult English classes. The Children’s Program is only for currently enrolled Small World students and staff members.

Women who would like an opportunity to make new friends and meet women from other countries and cultures are invited to join us. Their young children are also welcome.