Program Overview

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Academic English is designed for students who do not meet the English language entry requirements for an International Year One or Graduate Pathway. Upon successful completion of Academic English, students may progress to an INTO Hofstra Pathway program or apply directly to Hofstra University.

NEW: Academic English 2.0

Our updated Academic English program includes:

Assured study plan: placement assurance for students with qualifying scores under a year old at program start

Measured Progress: consistent growth at each level (estimated 10 TOEFL/.5 IELTS points per semester)

Enhanced Level Transfer: level portability across our US partners

Academic Study Plan Calculator: add your program and English scores and receive an estimated study plan showing your duration of study

Course features

What you'll learn:

Present spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English

Write research papers with proper use of citations and references

Read, understand and critically evaluate academic texts

Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines

Take useful and accurate notes in academic lectures and presentations

Understand US values in an academic setting

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