Academic English
Imagine that you are asked to share your ideas on a complex technical topic in a foreign language. You will be presenting to strangers who will critique you in accordance with a host of unwritten conventions and protocols that you don’t know about.
For better or worse, that is often what international students experience during their initial semesters overseas.
Therefore, investing in academic English study, beforehand you start your program can be a strategic way to bridge any communications/culture gap.
Smarter study, higher grades, better university experience
Our most popular offerings, below, are bespoke courses, tailored to your needs.
You will be encouraged to read and write about topics that interest you within your major field of study. Our instructors have extensive experience evaluating student writing at the university level. They will critique your efforts and provide you tips about the topic, the writing process and the evaluation standards.
- Study Skills 101 — A 20-40 hour course of study taken during senior year of high school that covers:
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- Articulating academic interests
- Better lecture notes
- Study tools for exams
- Response/reaction papers
- College Writing 101 — A 20-40-hour in-person or online coaching product available for currently-enrolled university students that covers:
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- Articulating academic interests
- Literature reviews
- Abstracts
- Research papers
English Proficiency Exams
TOEFL & IELTS
The most competitive overseas academic programs require applicants to demonstrate that they are either native speakers, or else proficient in English. The proficiency requirement may be demonstrated by submitting a specified minimum score on tests such as TOEFL or IELTS. The MET (Michigan Test) and PTE, from Pearson, are sometimes accepted instead. Our instructors are familiar with all of these exams and able to coach you.
However, please be aware that TOEFL study won’t help you prepare write research papers or final exams. Thus, our staff can help you design an individual learning plan to you prepare for college classes while also developing your overall English proficiency for admissions purposes.