The School provides 6 levels of core courses (Beginner through Advanced Intermediate); optional Level 7 and TOEFL courses as well as Pronunciation, Grammar Basics and Academic Vocabulary courses, taught in a communicative and dynamic setting.

To preserve the sequential unanimity of the Program all levels of the Program are designed to incorporate similar elements. Conversation, Grammar and American Culture & Society are core elements of the IEP within each level of proficiency and are taught as integrated skills courses.

CORE IEP COURSES

ESL 101

  • Low Beginner Grammar 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Low Beginner Conversation 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Low Beginner American Culture & Society 2 times/week, 58.5 hours (252 hours; 14 weeks)

ESL 102

  • Beginner Grammar 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Beginner Conversation 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Beginner American Culture & Society 2 times/week, 58.5 hours (252 hours; 14 weeks)

ESL 103

  • High Beginner Grammar 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; High Beginner Conversation 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; High Beginner American Culture & Society 2 times/week, 58.5 hours (252 hours; 14 weeks)

ESL 201

  • Low Intermediate Grammar 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Low Intermediate Conversation 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Low Intermediate American Culture & Society 2 times/week, 58.5 hours (252 hours; 14 weeks)

ESL 202

  • Intermediate Grammar 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Intermediate Conversation 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Intermediate American Culture & Society 2 times/week, 58.5 hours (252 hours; 14 weeks)

ESL 203

  • Advanced Intermediate Grammar 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Advanced Intermediate Conversation 3 times/week, 87.75 hours; Advanced Intermediate American Culture & Society 2 times/week, 58.5 hours (252 hours; 14 weeks)

OPTIONAL IEP COURSES

ACC300-9

  • Advancing Clear Communication – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (252 hours; 14 weeks)

AWL300-4

  • American Way of Life & Culture – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (252 hours; 14 weeks)

AWL300-5

  • Business Result – integrated skills course with a focus on business communication patterns, 4 times/week (252 hours; 14 weeks)

AWL300-6

  • English for Academic Purposes – integrated skills course with a focus on preparation for the academic environment, 4 times/week (252 hours; 14 weeks)

TFL300-8 – iBT Prep & Pre-Advanced Academic Vocabulary, Part I

  • TOEFL test taking skills in Reading & Listening 4 times/week, 126 hours;
  • Test practice 2 times/week, 63 hours;
  • Developing Academic Vocabulary 2 times/week, 63 hours

TFL300-8 – iBT Prep & Pre-Advanced Academic Vocabulary, Part II

  • TOEFL test taking skills in Speaking & Writing 4 times/week, 126 hours;
  • Test practice 2 times/week, 63 hours;
  • Developing Academic Vocabulary 2 times/week, 63 hours

ESL100-2

  • Grammar Basics – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

ESL100-3

  • Beginner Pronunciation – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

ESL200-3

  • Intermediate Pronunciation – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

ESL102-7

  • Developing Academic Vocabulary for Beginners – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

ESL103-7

  • Developing Academic Vocabulary for High Beginners – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

ESL201-7

  • Developing Academic Vocabulary for Low Intermediate – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

ESL202-7

  • Developing Academic Vocabulary for Intermediate – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

ESL203-7

  • Developing Academic Vocabulary for Advanced Intermediate – integrated skills course, 4 times/week (63 hours, 7 weeks)

Applicants can enter the program at one of the currently offered English proficiency levels.
Advanced Intermediate is considered a graduating level. Taking levels consecutively, a student will take approximately 2 years to graduate. Optional courses support professional and academic goals.