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)