English Through American Culture

Strengthen your English skills through a deeper understanding of American culture with our English Through American Culture program
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INTRODUCTION

With our one-of-a-kind English through American Culture program designed for advanced students, you'll go beyond standard English classes to achieve a higher level of American cultural understanding and English fluency.

You’ll explore and examine a significant aspect of American culture or a critical American value in your Discussion and Discovery classes, then observe the topic being played out in a specific American cultural context in your Elective class.

Program Benefits

Greater Insights into American Culture

Have meaningful and intelligent discussions about important American cultural topics and values, such as individualism and equality

Control Your Own Learning Journey

Go beyond the standard curriculum and control your own learning by exploring topics that interest you, including opportunities for student presentations with valuable teacher feedback

Creative Approaches to Learning English

Elective classes provide incredible depth, richness, and variety and include: Art, Music, Film & Television, Current Events, Literature, and History (theme changes every 4 weeks) 

Program Information

Classes
Discussion, Discovery and Elective classes
Number of levels
1
Length of levels, Total length
24 weeks (~6 months)
Schedule
Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM OR
6:00 PM to 10:30 PM (18 hours/week)
Start dates
Every 4 weeks for F-1 students, Vacation English students can start any Monday (or Tuesday, if Monday is a holiday)
Average class size
5-10 students

Who Can Enroll?

Please contact us for eligibility requirements prior to applying.

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Approved for F-1 student visas, I-20 issued for accepted applicants

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US citizens and permanent residents

Estimated Program Cost

Application Fee

$150 One-Time Payment

Estimated Materials Fee

$20 per 4 Weeks

Estimated Tuition

Starting at only $116.67 per Week

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