Full-time
This program meets the full-time study requirement for F-1 visa students who wish to improve their English for jobs at home or for academic study in the United States. Even if you do not have an F-1 student visa, you are welcome to contact an advisor at wal@cityu.edu about admission to this program.
The length of your study depends on several factors: your entry placement, your future plans, and the length of time you can stay in the United States. Students are required to attend the entire five-week session. Please note each level requires two sessions (10 weeks) to complete.
Part-time
The part-time Reading & Writing or Listening & Speaking Program helps you improve specific English skills for business, education or travel. Students can choose either the Reading & Writing class or the Listening & Speaking class. F-1 visa students are not permitted to study part-time.
Tuition
One-time fees include $50 Application Fee and $70 iTEP English Language Placement Test Fee. Please visit Tuition Refund Policies for more information.
One 5-Week Session | One Level (2 sessions) |
One 5-Week Session (Part-time) |
One Level (Part-time) |
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Tuition | $1,600.00 | $3,200.00 | $800 | $1,600 |
Health Insurance | $250* | $500.00 | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | $1,796.00 | $3,590.00 | $800 | $1,600 |
*The first session a student attends insurance will cost $330.00. Each subsequent session, insurance will cost $250.00.
Beginning July 1, 2022:
We will not be offering lower levels 0-4 unless there is a group of 5 or more students.
Level 1-4 will have a tuition rate of $3,200/5 week session
Level 0 tuition will be $7,000/5 week session
Levels 5-8 Levels 5-8 are available as group sessions at the Seattle location and follow the tuition listed in the table. ELP Level 5 is equivalent to a minimum IBT score 55.
How to Apply
Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old by the time you start orientation.
Please complete the online application. You will also need to:
1. Pay the $50 application fee upon completion of the application.
2. Upload a copy of your passport ID page to the application.
3. For F-1 visa students, send a copy of your bank statement that shows the amount you have in the bank, the address of the bank, and a signature from someone at the bank. Bank statement should show at least $4,325 for each 5 week session that the student wants to study.
4. Email the Financial Declaration and the copy of your bank statement and sponsor statement (if applicable) to iso@cityu.edu
Transfer students must submit the following additional documents:
1. Copy of each I-20 that you have received
2. Copy of your F-1 Student Visa
3. Electronic I-94 from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov
4. Transfer Evaluation Form-You should complete Section A and then give the form to your current advisor to complete Section B. Have your advisor email the completed form to iso@cityu.edu.
Daily Schedule
9:00am- 11:15 am Monday to Friday: Reading/Writing Class
11:25am- 1:40pm Monday to Friday: Listening/Speaking Class
Course Descriptions
Please click on the level for more information.
Beginner A/B Listening & Speaking is a basic course in English listening and speaking for non-native speakers of English. It stresses basic communication skills and listening strategies to improve fluency. Themes will challenge and engage students through authentic reading and listening selections. Students will practice speaking for everyday use and academic purposes. Basic grammar will be practiced in given situations to improve oral accuracy. The major verb tenses (present simple, present continuous, simple past) are introduced.
Elementary A/B Listening & Speaking is a 2 part conversation-based beginning speaking and listening skills course for non-native speakers of English. Students participate in a variety of situational activities to reinforce their understanding of simple tenses, develop basic vocabulary, and master a variety of functions become accustomed to basic interaction with native English speakers.
Intermediate A/B Listening & Speaking is a conversation-based course for lower-intermediate ESL students that enables them to further develop listening comprehension and speaking skills through the study of American English. This course provides students with the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics such as societal change, crime, and the modern media. Once students gain more confidence and fluency, discussions and presentations are designed to increase the students’ familiarity with the major structures of English while exposing them to American cultural and societal trends. Listening, note taking, and public speaking are emphasized.
High Intermediate A/B Listening & Speaking is conversation-based for higher-intermediate ESL students, which enables them to further develop listening comprehension and speaking skills through the study of American English. This course provides students with the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics such as science, technology and trends in society. Once students gain more confidence and fluency, discussions and presentations are designed to increase the students’ familiarity with the major structures of English, while exposing them to American culture and society.
College Preparation I Listening & Speaking is designed to help high-intermediate learners of English improve listening and speaking skills in preparation for an academic program. Students expand their vocabulary and practice expressing their opinions clearly and coherently. Emphasis is placed on working with sources, researching topics, identifying the speaker’s tone and attitude, inferring information and communicating ideas/facts derived from these skills effectively to others. Students will also create oral presentations and participate in class discussions. Other areas of learning include pronunciation practice, listening to lectures, and note-taking skills.
College Preparation II Listening & Speaking is designed to help advanced learners of English improve reading and speaking skills in preparation for an academic program with a business focus. Students increase reading speed and comprehension, expand academic business vocabulary, and practice presenting their opinions and findings from research clearly and coherently. Emphasis is placed on working with academic and professional sources, researching topics, inferring meaning, examining texts on different levels, making presentations, and participating in class discussions. Other topics include pronunciation practice, listening to lectures, and note-taking skills.
Advanced I Communications focuses on improving the language skills students need in real life situations. Students will enhance their listening by taking notes, restating, finding main ideas, and summarizing information. Students will also be expected to produce a range of spoken texts; conversations, discussions, formal and informal speeches. This course will focus on building vocabulary and exposing students to American idioms and common expressions. Grammar points will be taught as an integral part of listening and speaking.
Advanced II Communications is for improving the language skills of advanced English learners through the medium of television and film. Students enhance their learning skills by becoming familiar with and analyzing typical American idioms, expressions and speech styles common in the media. By the end of the course, students are expected to recognize differences in speech patterns and styles in films and television shows from different decades and be able to compare and contrast these styles articulately. Students should also be able to analyze characters and describe how each one’s language use and speech style is essential to the character’s development.