Intensive ESL for Academic Purposes

Intensive ESL for Academic Purposes

The Intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) for Academic Purposes (ESL 700) Course is designed to help you master the skills required to perform and succeed in an English-speaking academic setting such as a U.S. college or university. This advanced integrated or mixed-skills course is a part of our College Pathway program created for students seeking admission to our partner U.S. colleges and universities and beyond.


Course Features

  • Meet English language proficiency requirement for admission to any of our partner colleges without taking the TOEFL or any other English proficiency exam
  • Small class sizes (8 maximum students)
  • Books and materials included
  • 23+ hours per week of instructions
  • Accelerated study


Intensive "EAP" Course (ESL 700)

A mixed skills course for students intending to transfer to higher education. Listening/speaking focuses on preparing students for comprehending authentic lectures. Vocabulary building focuses on expansion of academic vocabulary. Reading develops critical thinking skills. Writing works on expository essays. Grammar work provides a review of essential grammar. 

  • College note taking skills
  • College essay writing
  • Academic vocabulary
  • Academic critical reading
  • Comprehending academic class lectures
  • Research and library skills
  • Formal composition forms and development, including research papers

College Pathway


The ESL 700 course is a part of our College Pathway program for students seeking admission to our partner schools as an alternative to taking any standardized English proficiency exams such as the TOEFL and IELTS. Learn more at our College Pathway page.


Tuition Rates

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Course Schedule

5-day schedule (23 hours/week)

Monday to Wednesday, 9:15am - 3:15pm;

Thursday to Friday, 9:15am - 11:45am

Elective Workshops

Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Course: ESL 700* Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5-days/week 9:15am - 3:15pm 9:15am - 3:15pm 9:15am - 3:15pm 9:15am - 2:15pm
Elective Workshops 3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm 9:15am - 12:15pm

* All schedules are subject to change. Please contact us for the current schedule.