International Year One in Computer Science
International Year One in Computer Science will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
No matter where and how you study, we guarantee the same high-quality programs and faculty and the same outcomes.
When you’re able to join us in person, we’ll make the transition to on-campus learning as smooth as possible, supporting you every step of the way. And with our partner universities carefully following COVID-19 regulations, we’ll always put your health and wellbeing first, so you can focus on what matters – your future.
Course features
- Begin earning credits toward your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry.
- Receive additional support to move you successfully through your first year at a US university.
- Graduate in the same amount of time as domestic students.
- Smaller class sizes allow you to spend more time with your teachers.
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your degree through your chosen program.
- Start taking classes in your major while progressing through the IYO program.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50-53, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), Duolingo 120, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW) |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 13 January 2022 | 17 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$28,320 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), Duolingo 90-115, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 13 January 2022 | 16 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$49,250 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50-59, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 40-43, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), Duolingo 75-85, ACT 15 (English portion), SAT 440 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 3 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 13 January 2022 | 19 May 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$59,460 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50-53, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 100-105, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW) |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 16 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 19 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90-95, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 19 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50-59, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 40-43, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6, Duolingo 75-85, ACT 15 (English portion), SAT 440 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 3 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 15 December 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 17 May 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50-53, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 100-105, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW) |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2024 | 17 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90-95, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 17 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50-59, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 40-43, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6, Duolingo 75-85, ACT 15 (English portion), SAT 440 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 3 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2024 | 16 May 2025 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50-53, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), Duolingo 120, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW) |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 13 January 2022 | 17 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$28,320 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), Duolingo 90-115, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 13 January 2022 | 16 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$49,250 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50-59, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 40-43, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), Duolingo 75-85, ACT 15 (English portion), SAT 440 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 3 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 13 January 2022 | 19 May 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
$59,460 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50-53, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 100-105, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW) |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 16 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 19 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90-95, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 19 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50-59, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 40-43, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6, Duolingo 75-85, ACT 15 (English portion), SAT 440 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 3 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 18 August 2022 | 15 December 2023 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 12 January 2023 | 17 May 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 75-79, IELTS 6.0, PTEA 50-53, IELA 172 (169 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 8, Duolingo 100-105, ACT 19 (English portion), or SAT 510 (EBRW) |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 15 December 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2024 | 17 May 2024 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 60-74, IELTS 5.5, PTEA 44-49, IELA 162 (154 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6.5, Duolingo 90-95, ACT 17 (English portion), SAT 480 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 4 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 17 May 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2024 | 13 December 2024 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL 50-59, IELTS 5.0, PTEA 40-43, IELA 154 (145 subscores in reading and writing), TOEFL Essentials 6, Duolingo 75-85, ACT 15 (English portion), SAT 440 (EBRW), or Completion of Academic English Level 3 with no grade below C and 2.5 GPA or better |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Secondary/high school degree or equivalent. 2.5 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class US university. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that average $4,000-$10,000 per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 17 August 2023 | 13 December 2024 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2024 | 16 May 2025 |
3 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 30 |
| Class duration: |
12-16 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum 2.7 cumulative SLU GPA. Successful Completion of Writing Portfolio. Grade of B or better in all classes counting toward major. No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades.