AcademicEnglish
The Academic English Program
Improve your English skills to meet your academic goals! Enroll in a semester-long or eight-week Intensive English program now to best prepare you for academic success.
Benefits to You:
- No minimum test score required: Receive a full offer for Academic English and be placed into the appropriate level class upon arrival.
- Build confidence: Live and thrive on campus as you improve your English. Participating in campus life will help you adjust to your new home and achieve academic success.
Program Description
This Auburn Global program aligns with the university semester. Students study English for academic purposes in a university classroom setting. The Core English language curriculum consists of six levels, aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Program Structure
Courses prepare degree-seeking students to efficiently read academic texts, write coherent academic assignments and participate in their classroom lectures and discussions with confidence. Students will take:
- Listening and Speaking: 10 hours
Students focus on improving their listening and speaking skills for the academic realm. They listen to and anaylize talks and conversations, participate in group work activities, practice various presentation styles, and learn note-taking skills. - Reading and Writing: 10 hours
Students are exposed to a variety of texts to prepare them for their academic coursework. They practice different genres of writing, are introduced to using citations, and learn annotation and other strategies.
Total Weekly Classroom Hours = 20 hours
Program Details
Undergraduate Progression
Following completion of your Academic English program you will progress into the program that is right for you depending on your academic background and English-language proficiency.
Anticipated Program | Program Duration | English Language Requirement |
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Extended Accelerator Program | 3 Semesters | IELTS 5.0 or Equivalent |
Graduate Progression
Anticipated Program | Program Duration | English Language Requirement |
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Master’s Accelerator Program | 2 Semesters | 6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5) |
Note: All students will be tested upon arrival to confirm program duration.
Important Dates
TUITION
Program Session | Spring 2020 | Summer 2020 | Fall 2020 |
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Full Session | $7,300 | $7,300 | $7,300 |
Session II (Mid-Semester Start) | $3,800 | N/A | $3,800 |
Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change. The total cost of tuition will depend on program duration and number of semesters required. Tuition does not include housing, dining, or other living expenses.