Academic English Program
Our high-powered Academic English Program is the fastest way to give your English a mega-boost with six hours per day of quality language instruction, including our effective Core Class, your choice of two electives or one premium test prep class and a daily Academic Workshop. This option is designed for students intending to transfer to an American college or university—or any student that is interested in quickly attaining English fluency.
Our program places an exceptional emphasis on speaking. Students practice speaking skills frequently in class, receiving regular guidance and correction from their instructor.
Program Features
All Academic English students enjoy these exceptional features:
- Nine levels of study from low beginner to high advanced.
- Small class sizes of 15 or less, guaranteeing individual attention from your teacher.
- Core Class emphasizing the four key language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Two Elective Classes devoted to a specific topic or skill, such as TOEFL, Slang, Business English, American Culture, Public Speaking, Grammar, Composition, and more.
- Lab-style Academic Workshop offering a range of academic options each week, including Pronunciation Clinics, Conversation Clubs, Homework Labs, Computer Labs, and more.
- Our exclusive English Everywhere program with weekly Hot Sheets, involving your host family, activity guides and FLS staff in your learning process.
- Weekly English tests and individualized progress reports every four weeks.
- Language Extension Day (LED) activities once per term, encouraging students to use English in new settings and contexts.
- Readers to increase reading comprehension and understanding of American culture (for High Beginner and above).
- Access to college computer facilities, libraries and labs at Citrus College, Marymount College, Tennessee Tech University, and Lock Haven University locations.
- Access to numerous free activities and specially priced excursions.
- Certificate of Completion upon successful graduation from each level.
- Articulation agreements with numerous colleges allowing admission without a TOEFL score based on completion of the designated FLS level.
- Personalized counseling and academic assistance.
- Students who register for 8 weeks or more receive free college placement services from UPP.
