Intensive Academic

Intensive Academic

Who should take this course?

For students who plan to enter an American college or university, and for professionals who need a high level of accuracy and writing skills for their career. There is a strong emphasis on fluency and academic skill development in this program. This course includes TOEFL preparation electives for some levels. Students who have advanced English proficiency have a larger range of electives.

Low-intermediate to advanced levels.

2010 Dates (click here for complete list of program dates):

  • Jan 4 - Mar 19
  • Mar 29 - Jun 11
  • Jun 21 - Sept 3
  • Sept 20 - Dec 3

Program Schedule:

  • Monday - Friday
  • Classes are held between 8:30 - 4:30 PM
  • 11 weeks - 25 hours per week (First week is testing, orientation & registration)
  • Schedule varies depending on level and classes chosen

Course listing

Low Intermediate and Intermediate Levels (determined upon arrival)

Required classes:

  • Core classes for fluency and comprehension
  • Listening skills

Elective classes and various offerings each quarter. Typical examples are:

  • Vocabulary Development
  • Conversation
  • Writing Development
  • Vocabulary/Discussion Through TV/Video
  • Everyday English
  • Reading/vocabulary development
  • Idioms and Slang
  • TOEFL Preparation (levels 103/104)
  • Writing Rules and Spelling
  • Reading/Writing
  • Pronunciation/Fluency
  • Intermediate American Culture
  • TOEIC Preparation (Level 103/104)
  • Intermediate Study Skills

High Intermediate and Advanced Levels (determined upon arrival)

Required classes:

  • Core classes for fluency and comprehension
  • Fluency and Pronunciation -or-
  • Advanced Business Writing
  • Grammar Skills class

Elective classes:

  • Idioms and slang
  • Conversation
  • Academic listening
  • Academic writing (from level 106)
  • Academic Study Skills
  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Writing development
  • American Culture (from level 106)
  • Advanced Grammar Seminar (from level 106)
  • Advanced Reading for the GRE/GMAT (from level 108)
  • High Intermediate/Advanced TOEIC Prep.
  • High Interm./Advanced TOEFL Prep.
  • Advanced Oral Presentation
  • Advanced Current Events (from level 106)
  • University Reading Skills (from level 106)

Cost (In U.S. Dollars):


Application Fee: $150 (non-refundable)
Tuition 2010: $3,400
Books/Materials: Approximately $250
Student Services Fee: $300