Computer Office Technology with Bookkeeping and VESL is a Diploma program offered by Metropolitan Learning Institute in Rego Park, NY. Tuition is $18,000 total.
Admission Requirements and Process
Entrance Requirements
1. High school diploma or equivalent, evaluated by nationally-recognized translation/ evaluation service if issued outside the USA, Puerto Rico or Guam. Note that some HS completion certificates such as an IEP may not be acceptable-the school’s Financial Aid office will make a determination in each case.
2. Each applicant for 1500 hour programs with an VESL component will be tested to establish his or her need for Intermediate VESL instruction before enrollment, as well as for quantitative skills. To qualify, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 254 on the quantitative part of the Wonderlic test and also achieve a 97 or greater score on the CELSA (English) test. Each applicant for 1500 hour programs without an VESL component will be tested to establish his or her reading, writing and quantitative skills. To qualify, applicants must achieve minimum scores of 200/210 on the Verbal/Quantitative parts of the WBST, respectively with a verified foreign High School Diploma.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Campus Location
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Rego Park Main Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Curriculum
Program Requirements: (in alphabetical order by term)
| Term | Course Title | Course Code | Hours |
| Intermediate ESL I | E100 | 75 | |
| Intermediate ESL II | E105 | 75 | |
| Intermediate ESL III | E110 | 75 | |
| Intermediate ESL IV | E115 | 75 | |
| Advanced ESL V | E120 | 75 | |
| Advanced ESL VI | E125 | 75 | |
| Advanced ESL VII | E130 | 75 | |
| Advanced ESL VIII | E135 | 75 | |
| COT I-Keyboarding | T100 | 75 | |
| COT II-Windows OS | T105 | 75 | |
| COT III-MS Word | T110 | 75 | |
| COT IV-MS Excel | T115 | 75 | |
| COT V-PowerPoint | T120 | 75 | |
| Math for Business | K100 | 75 | |
| Fundamentals of Accounting I | K105 | 75 | |
| Fundamentals of Accounting II | K110 | 75 | |
| Computerized Accounting with Sage 50 | K115 | 75 | |
| Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks | K120 | 75 | |
| Basic Business Communication | E150 | 75 | |
| Career Preparation | C100 | 75 |
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
5. Receive a Student Aid Report (SAR)
After your FAFSA is processed within a few days you will be emailed a Student Aid Report (SAR) from ‘Federal Student Aid’ with a link to your SAR. Your SAR contains a summary of your FAFSA information and a calculation of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) – the number used to determine your federal student aid eligibility. Review your SAR to see if any additional information or corrections may be needed. It’s possible that you may need to provide additional information before your Expected Family Contribution can be calculated. You can also access your SAR at www.fafsa.gov with your Federal Student PIN.
7. Receive the Award Letter
Once your FAFSA is complete and you demonstrate financial need, your selected college will send you an award letter indicating the financial aid programs for which you qualify. If you are not eligible for need based financial aid, you can contact the financial aid office at your college to find out other options to finance your education.
Career Outcomes
Employment
The Metropolitan Learning Institute, a non-degree granting proprietary school, has additional openings for NYS BPSS-licensed or license-eligible VESL Instructors. We offer a competitive wage for AM and/or PM shifts (5 days, no weekends), health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days and a 403b pension plan with employer contributions.
We seek motivated, experienced instructors (Prior VESL/EFL experience an absolute must) who will show initiative and originality in class. We will sponsor appropriate candidates for additional NYS licensure once hired.
What to expect as a Metropolitan Learning Institute student
Metropolitan Learning Institute offers a 60 week training class for Computer Office Technology with Bookkeeping and VESL at our campuses in Queens and Brooklyn. This type of training program is perfectly suited for individuals and non native English speakers who are seeking office careers. The curriculum covers a variety of topics that are essential to most office jobs including all popular computer office technology, as well as a bookkeeping section.
The program commences with 600 hours of intensive VESL instruction. After completing the VESL component, the student is introduced to software that is in high demand in any business dealing with word processing, spreadsheet data analysis, customized presentations and electronic mail messaging. The student applies knowledge learned in the classroom to office accounting procedures, along with specific professional software utilities.
Hands-on training in the above mentioned areas is done based on theories of computer operations and bookkeeping data processing. A main feature of the program is experiencing integration between generic and specific skills based on intercommunication and interaction between different types of office computer applications to provide full coverage of bookkeeping and accounting needs arising from a realistic business environment.
Sessions: Full time sessions are available in the morning and in the evening. Students attend classes 25 hours per week.
School Information
Campus Location
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Rego Park Main Campus (IPEDS, 2024).