Academic English Program and University Placement!

  United States

Denver

Description: The BridgeEnglish Academic English Program (AEP) prepares undergraduate and graduate students for successful university study in the United States.

The BridgeEnglish Academic English Program (AEP) offers the following:

Placement Testing

The first step to assuring successful learning is to place new students at the best level for their current skills, ranging from Level 1 (high beginner) to Level 5 (advanced). To do this, the AEP program uses an integrated three-part process:

1) The University of Michigan Placement Test (UMPT) for listening, reading, vocabulary and grammar assessments;
2) The Bridge Test of Spoken English (TSE) for speaking assessments, and
3) The Bridge Test of Written English (TWE) for writing assessments. By using all three sources, BridgeEnglish gains an excellent overview of new students' skill levels and their ability to work effectively in the AEP.

Academic Classes

Once placed in the best level, students study English that is focused on achieving academic success at American colleges and universities. Our courses include Academic Reading & Vocabulary, Academic Writing & Grammar, Academic Speaking & Listening, as well as additional studies in Pronunciation, General Study Skills and Exam Preparation, including the GRE and TOEFL exams.

University Placement

As students progress through the AEP, we provide assistance with researching schools, making information requests, completing applications, writing cover letters, and all other steps required to place students in a range of colleges and universities across the country. There is a fee for this optional service; please see the price list below.

Academic English Program 2008-2009 Schedule

12-week Terms

* Summer Term 2008
July 7 September 26, 2008 (12 weeks)
Mid-Term Start Date: August 18, 2008

* Fall Term 2008
October 6 December 19, 2008 (11 weeks)
Mid-Term Start Date: November 10, 2008

No classes November 27-28 (Thanksgiving)

NB: There will be no AEP classes from December 20 (2008) through January 4 (2009).

* Winter Term 2009
January 5 March 27, 2009 (12 weeks)
Mid-Term Start Date: February 16, 2009

* Spring Term 2009
April 6 June 26, 2009 (12 weeks)
Mid-Term Start Date: May 18, 2009

* Summer Term 2009
July 6 September 25, 2009 (12 weeks)
Mid-Term Start Date: August 17, 2009

* Fall Term 2009
October 5 - December 18, 2009 (11 weeks)
Mid-Term Start Date: November 9, 2009

No classes November 26-27 (Thanksgiving)

Please note: The AEP term schedule does not show one-day national holidays, only those which are two days or longer.

The AEP will follow the standard BridgeEnglish schedule for one-day national holidays.

Highlights: Our AEP includes:
- 23 hours a week of Mini-group language classes
- 2 hours a week of academic reinforcement in our computer lab
- Weekly academic advising
- Weekly TOEFL progress tests
- UMPT progress tests
- GRE preparation
- IELTS preparation
- Student services
- Certificate of course completion
- Orientation and campus tours with local colleges and universities
- Free internet access and WIFI

Cost in US$: please visit our website for details

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Year Founded: 1983