Academic English
The academically-rigorous program provides high-quality English language instruction and the skills to succeed at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. The program has received notable accreditation by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for upholiding standards of academic excellence.
Course length description:
- Spring: 15 weeks (including orientation)
- Summer: 14 weeks (including orientation)
- Fall: 15 weeks (including orientation)
- October start is a special program and lasts 8 weeks
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
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
No English language requirement; students will be assessed and placed upon arrival |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma required |
Dates and prices
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week minimum |
| Class duration: |
18 hours pweek minimum |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
No English language requirement; students will be assessed and placed upon arrival |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma required |
Dates and prices
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week minimum |
| Class duration: |
18 hours pweek minimum |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
No English language requirement; students will be assessed and placed upon arrival |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma required |
Dates and prices
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week minimum |
| Class duration: |
18 hours pweek minimum |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
No English language requirement; students will be assessed and placed upon arrival |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | High school diploma required |
Dates and prices
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week minimum |
| Class duration: |
18 hours pweek minimum |