Program Overview

Academic English Program

The Academic English program at Washington State University is an accredited, academic preparation-intensive English program. It requires 18 hours of instruction per week or less, depending on visa status. Level availability depends on minimum enrollment requirements, and each level spans an 8-week term.

Program Details

• The program is offered in 8-week sessions, with 2 sessions in spring and fall, and 1 session in summer.
• Program length and expenses:
  • 1 session (8 weeks): $8,054 (tuition and fees: $3,712, housing and meals: $3,167, books and supplies: $346, insurance: $281, other: $548)
  • 2 sessions: $16,132
  • 3 sessions: $24,185
  • 4 sessions: $32,276
• Part-time class hours and tuition:
  • 1 hour: $171
  • 2 hours: $342
  • 3 hours: $513
  • 6 hours: $1,026
  • 9 hours: $1,539
  • 12 hours: $2,052

Academic English Mission

The mission of the Academic English program is to:

• Provide high-quality intensive English language instruction in a supportive atmosphere
• Prepare students academically and culturally for university life
• Build a foundation for students' successful navigation of university life
• Increase Washington State University's international standing by laying the foundation for all WSU students to become global citizens

Academic English Levels

The program offers 6 levels of language instruction, from beginner to high advanced:

1. Beginner
2. Low Intermediate
3. Intermediate
4. High Intermediate
5. Advanced (meets WSU language proficiency requirement for undergraduate admission)
6. High Advanced (meets WSU language proficiency requirement for graduate study)

Accepted English Language Tests

The program accepts various English language tests, including:

• Cambridge
• CSAT: College Scholastic Ability Test
• Duolingo
• Eiken
• Gaokao
• IELA: International English Language Test Assessment
• IELTS: International English Language Testing System
• ITEP: International Test of English Proficiency
• LCA: Language Cert Academic
• MET: Michigan English Test
• Oxford ELLT: English Language Level Test
• Password
• PTEA: Pearson Test of English Academic
• TOEFL Essentials: Test of English as a Foreign Language
• TOEFL iBT: Internet-based Test

Study Plan

The study plan includes:

• Traditional admission
• 1-term undergraduate foundation
• 2-semester/1-year undergraduate foundation
• 2 eight-week sessions

Academic Exams

The program also accepts various academic exams, including:

• ACT
• CSAT
• Gaokao
• IGCSE English First Language
• IGCSE English Second Language
• SAT

Sending Test Scores

Instructions are provided for sending Duolingo, TOEFL, and IELTS scores directly from the testing agency to Washington State University.