Tuesday, August 31, 2010

University-based Intensive English Programs & Featured Intensive English Programs

An American college or university education provides international students with many great benefits and opportunities, but the American school system may be very different than the one in their home country. To succeed at an American university, students need to have not only great English skills, but also other skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an American university degree program. College and university-based Intensive English Programs are specifically designed to help students acquire those skills quickly and naturally in a university setting.
In this week’s message, we introduce some of the many programs, courses and opportunities provided by American Education Partners' Western USA college and university-based Intensive English Programs.

Special Features and Benefits of University-based Intensive English Programs

University-based Intensive Programs provide students many benefits that they cannot get by studying English in their home countries:

- Classes taught by highly-trained and experienced university instructors.

- Access to many university facilities and services.

- Conditional admission to the bachelors and/ or masters degree programs without a TOEFL exam.

- Concurrent enrollment in university classes for higher-level students.

- Opportunities to practice English outside of class in a variety of everyday situations – using campus facilities, participating in local activities and field trips, joining the American conversation partner program, staying with anAmerican homestay family, etc.


AEP’s Featured Western USA University Intensive English Programs:

Arizona State University – AECP – A top-ranked, large university located near sunny Phoenix, Arizona. Programs include: A 6-Level Intensive English Program(10 starting dates per year), professional English certificate programs, TOEFL Preparation, “No TOEFL” requirement for graduates of Advanced Level 2 course.

City University of Seattle – ESL Program – Located in the fashionable Seattle suburb of Bellevue, Washington. Programs include: A 6-Level Intensive English Program (4 start dates per year), “No TOEFL Exam required admission to bachelors and the Language-Assisted MBA program for ESL Level 6 graduates.

California State University – Northridge – Intensive English Program – Located in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California. Short-term and long-term programs include: A 6-Level Intensive English Program, that includes 20 hours of core and elective classes each week; Semester at CSUN program for high-level English students, TOEFL/ IELTS Exam preparation classes; Summer English and Culture Programs; Conditional admission to CSUN bachelors and masters degree programs.

San Diego State University - American Language Institute – Located in the sunny Southern California city of San Diego. Short-term and long-term programs include: English for Academic Purposes, Pre-MBA/ Graduate Business Program, Test Preparation Programs (TOEFL,IELTS, GRE, GMAT,etc.), Intensive English for Communication, Business English, Business for Global Practices, ESL Teacher Training, Semester at SDSU, Hospitality/ Tourism/ Recreation Management Certificate Program, Sustainable Tourism Management Certificate Program, customized group programs, and others.

University of California – Riverside – International Education Programs - Ideally located near Southern California’s beaches, deserts, and mountains. Programs offered with several starting dates each year include: Intensive English Program, English for International Business, Improving Oral Fluency, Conversation and American Culture Program, Customized Academic Certificate Programs, and others.

University of Southern California – Language Academy – Located in the heart of Southern California’s business, entertainment and sports world on the campus of one of the top universities in the USA. Language Academy programs include: Intensive English Program, TOEFL Preparation, and Business English

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Distance Education Programs – Intro/ Highlights & Featured Distance Education Programs

Advances in online communication and software technology have made access to an American college or university education possible for a greater number of people than ever before. Along with these advances, a greater number of schools are now able to provide a greater variety distance education programs to a greater variety of students from around the world.


Accredited distance education programs from American schools offer many great benefits:

- A high-quality American-style education taught by instructors with high-level expertise in their subjects.

- More frequent course starting dates (some schools offer starting dates every week)

- Study anytime and anywhere with an internet connection.

- No need to quit working or move to the United States.

- No need for a student visa.

- Reasonable course fees

- Opportunity to network with people from around the world.

- Most course credits may be transferrable to other American and overseas universities.

This Week's Featured Distance Education Program:

California Intercontinental University

Starting Dates: Any Monday

Degrees Offered: Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral

Most Popular Programs: Business, IT, Leadership,


For more information on other distance education programs available through AEP Partner Schools, please contact our Placement Advisors at: info@americanedpartners.com