Information and Schedule
We have 2 Semi-Intensive English Programs to choose from: 18 hours per week or 10 hours per week. Our Semi-Intensive English Program classes cover all of the basic language skill areas: speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and grammar. In addition, we include conversation, vocabulary development, American idioms, American culture, and pronunciation. Our methodology is practice-based. We offer five levels, from beginner to advanced. Each level in the morning is 16 weeks in length and students may enroll for 10 or 18 hours per week. There are four 4-week sessions for each level. Morning sessions begin every four weeks.
Tuition & Fees
| 18-Hour Program | 2024 Price | 2025 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 | $100 |
| Tuition (4 weeks) | $576 | $648 |
| Textbooks (vary by level) | $131-$163 | $131-$163 |
| Number of Levels: | 5 | 5 |
| Hours: | Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 am | Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm & Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 am |
| 10-Hour Program | 2024 Price | 2025 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 | $100 |
| Tuition (4 weeks) | $320 | $360 |
| Textbooks (vary by level) | $131-$163 | $131-$163 |
| Number of Levels: | 5 | 5 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am or 11:00 am - 1:00 | Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 11:00 am or 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Session Start Dates
Please check our Dates page for this year’s session start dates. Students may join this program every week.
Registration
All new students can apply either online at our Registration page, via our paper application, or in person at the school. The minimum age is 14.
Placement Test
All new students are required to take a placement test and provide a writing sample to document literacy and to determine an individual’s proficiency level.
Semi-Intensive English Program Completion Requirements
Successful completion requires a cumulative attendance rate of 80% and a grade of 75% or higher on quizzes.