Comprehensive University Preparation:
Intensive Academic English Coursework
24-26 hours of classroom instruction per week with other students, delivered in small, multinational classes. Class activities and assignments focus on preparing for university study including:
- Reading intensively and extensively
- Preparing for academic lecture classes
- Listening to lectures and taking notes
- Giving academic presentations
- Writing essays
- Developing academic vocabulary
- Developing effective study skills
- Strengthening critical thinking skills
- Conducting Internet and library research
- Understanding U.S. university culture
Individual, Customized Tutorials
4 hours per week of one-to-one instruction with a tutor. These tutorials include:
- Individual needs assessment
- Individualized English language instruction
- Preparation for standardized tests
Test Preparation
Students develop and practice essential test-taking skills for standardized exams such as:
*IELTS *TOEFL *SAT *GRE *GMAT *LSAT *MCAT
Additional Features:
University Placement Service
A specialized designated student adviser meets with University ExpressSM students to support them throughout the university admission process. Services include:
- Orientation to the admission process
- Guidance in selecting appropriate university options
- Assistance with university admissions applications, including:
- meeting deadlines
- registering for required exams
- completing and submitting required forms
- monitoring admission status
Student advisers can assist students in applying for conditional admission to selected colleges and universities, as part of their efforts to obtain an F-1 (student) visa. Request additional information on the University ExpressSM application form.
University Course Auditing for students with Advanced English Proficiency
University ExpressSM students experience the U.S. university classroom firsthand by attending a semester-long course. The advising team will guide students in selecting appropriate courses from several local universities and colleges.
Enrichment Activities
Extracurricular events and activities available to University ExpressSM students include cultural activities, volunteer opportunities, social events, and university athletic events.
Program Cost Includes:
- Tuition for all courses and private tutorials
- All books and other instructional materials
- Academic advising and university placement service
- Assistance with housing arrangements
- Arrival and settling-in assistance, including airport pickup
- Advising for student visa processing
- Enrichment activities
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