Academic English
The academically-rigorous program provides high-quality English language instruction and the skills to succeed at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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
The Academic English program prepares you for university study in the US.
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
Choose your:
Start date:
Course length:
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week minimum |
The Academic English program prepares you for university study in the US.
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
Choose your:
Start date:
Course length:
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week 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
Choose your:
Start date:
Course length:
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week 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
Choose your:
Start date:
Course length:
Class information
| Class hours: |
18 hours per week minimum |