English

Auburn Global offers a variety of programs for English-language learners at any level. Whether you want to bolster your English-language proficiency before entering a degree program, or you simply want to advance your English skills, we have a program that will help meet your academic, personal, and professional goals.

Mission

Auburn Global’s mission is to promote international student success by providing English-language instruction, as well as support services to help students achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.

We believe that:

  • Every student is an individual with unique potential to be developed.
  • Every student should feel safe, valued, and included. We focus on taking a proactive, mindful approach in order to create an environment of inclusion for all on the Auburn University campus, no matter age, disabilities, gender orientation, national origin, race, and/or religion.
  • Every student deserves the best in support services. We focus on wraparound support services and holistic advising of each student in our programs.
  • Every student deserves the highest quality of English instruction. We focus on being at the forefront of developing and implementing current best practices in the field of TESOL.
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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

Program Length
Program duration varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period. Students may be required to take additional semesters of Academic English until they meet the standard progression requirement.
Full Session
Session II (Mid-Semester Start)
Program Length
Program duration varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period. Students may be required to take additional semesters of Academic English until they meet the standard progression requirement.
16 weeks (10 weeks during summer)
8 weeks
Program Curriculum
Program duration varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period. Students may be required to take additional semesters of Academic English until they meet the standard progression requirement.
Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing
Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing
Entry Requirements
Program duration varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period. Students may be required to take additional semesters of Academic English until they meet the standard progression requirement.
While an English test score is required, there is no minimum score required to start.
While an English test score is required, there is no minimum score required to start.
Credits Earned Towards Degree
Program duration varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period. Students may be required to take additional semesters of Academic English until they meet the standard progression requirement.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Note: Session II provides an additional opportunity for students to start later in the semester and take a condensed program. Students may enter mid-term in the fall and spring only.

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
Extended Accelerator Program
Program Duration
3 Semesters
English Language Requirement
IELTS 5.0 or Equivalent

Graduate Progression

Anticipated Program
Master’s Accelerator Program
Program Duration
2 Semesters
English Language Requirement
6.0 (no sub-score below 5.5)
Note: All students will be tested upon arrival to confirm program duration.
Seeking to improve your English speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills in a traditional campus setting? Whether your goals are professional, personal or cultural, Auburn Global offers study options that will fit your unique needs as an international student.
Benefits to You:

  • A traditional campus experience: As a General English student, you will experience life on campus and in the U.S., while advancing your English-language skills.
  • No test score required: There is no academic or language requirement for admission to the General English program. Students may be accepted without a language test.

Program Description

Through the General English program, students benefit from courses that focus on two areas: strengthening students’ English-language skills and enhancing their knowledge of U.S. academic and regional culture.

Program Structure

During the program, students will take:

  • Reading and Writing: 5 hours
    Students focus on high-interest topics and develop skills they can use for personal or academic purposes.
  • Speaking and Listening: 5 hours
    Students gain skills to succeed in and our of the classroom through collaborative learning activities.
  • Topics in American Culture: 10 hours
    Students explore topics from American music to U.S. government through classroom activites, events, and visits to local sites.

Total weekly program hours = 20 hours

Program Details

Program Length
Varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period.
Session I (Full Semester Start)
Session II (Mid-Semester Start)
Program Length
Varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period.
16 weeks (8 weeks during summer)
8 weeks
Program Curriculum
Varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period.
Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing Topics in American Culture
Listening and Speaking Reading and Writing Topics in American Culture
Entry Requirements
Varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period.
There are no academic or language requirements for admission to the General English program. Students can be accepted without a language test.
There are no academic or language requirements for admission to the General English program. Students can be accepted without a language test.
Credits Earned Towards Degree
Varies based on level of English proficiency and intake period.
Not Applicable
Not Applicable

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Auburn Global’s English programs are available for both Undergraduate and Graduate level students. Visit the appropriate admissions page to learn more about how to apply.

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