General English
The General English Program
Advance your English skills, and enroll in our Intensive English program.
Benefits to you:
- Build confidence: General English marks the start of new beginnings. Live and thrive on a traditional American campus all while gaining the English language skills you need to be an industry leader.
Program Description
This 16 or 8-week intensive English program is for non-degree students who are motivated to improve their practical English skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The core English language curriculum consists of four levels aligned with the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR).
Program Structure
- Applied Integrated Skills: 10 Hours
The course integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing to improve students’ English skills. - Grammar in Context: 10 Hours
The course focuses on grammar through writing skills. Students write in a variety of genres with an emphasis on academic discourse.
Total Weekly Classroom Hours = 20 hours
Program Details
| First-Year Program Length | Program Curriculum | Credits Earned Toward Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 8-week session 16-week semester session (Fall or Spring) 11-week semester session (Summer) | Planned | N/A |
Important Dates
| Session 1 (Full-Term Start) 8-Week and 16-Week Semester Session | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020* | Fall 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | December 9, 2019 | April 16, 2020 | July 21, 2020 |
| Payment Deadline | December 30, 2019 | May 6, 2020 | August 10, 2020 |
| Move-In Date | January 13, 2020 | May 20, 2020 | August 24, 2020 |
| Program Start Date | January 14, 2020 | May 21, 2020 | August 25, 2020 |
*Summer terms are 11 weeks and are only offered in Session 1.
| Session 2 (Mid-Term Start) 8 Weeks | Spring 2020 (Mid-Term Start) | Fall 2020 (Mid-Term Start) |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | February 12, 2020 | September 16, 2020 |
| Payment Deadline | March 4, 2020 | October 2, 2020 |
| Move-In Date | March 18, 2020 | October 21, 2020 |
| Program Start Date | March 19, 2020 | October 22, 2020 |
Program Costs
| 8 Weeks | 16-Week Semester Session (Fall or Spring) | 11-Week Semester Session (Summer) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees* | $4,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Housing | $4,400 | $8,840 | $6,630 |
| Health Insurance* | $525 | $675 | $675 |
| Total | $8,925 | $17,515 | $15,305 |
*Prices are subject to change.
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