30 Short courses in Language Studies in United States

The English Language Program (ELP) at Virginia Commonwealth University offers seven sessions per year. These sessions have different start dates. Please review the session dates for the upcoming semesters.

Are you interested in studying an undergraduate degree at North Central but need to study English beforehand? Do you want to study English intensively to meet academic or professional goals? If you answered yes to either question, the Intensive English Programme from North Central College could be a great fit for you. 

Are you on a visa and want to work on your advanced English skills? Do you almost have the score for ‘direct’ admission, but are missing it by a few points? If you answer yes to these questions, the Excel Programme from North Central College could be a great option for you! In this programme, you start your degree while refining your academic English skills in your first semester at North Central.

Olympic College’s Intensive English program ensures that all international students, regardless of English proficiency level, has the opportunity improve their English in an immersive environment, so they can qualify to take English 101 and college-level courses in the USA. Intensive English is offered at Olympic College.

The Postgraduate Seminar from Yale English Language Institute is an intensive English program for international students who are attending or planning to attend graduate school in the U.S., or for mature or professional students who want to study English in a serious academic setting. 

The One-to-One English course is offered by Stafford House International. Our One-to-One English courses can be completely tailor made according to your needs and objectives. This course is particularly useful for students who have a very particular need or for students who wish to learn very intensively.

The Intensive English Program from Yale English Language Institute, is designed for international college students or professionals who want to improve their academic English language skills among a dynamic, diverse group of students.

For more than 65 years, the Intensive English Program at the University of Miami (IEP) has immersed students in American culture while preparing them for academic success through quality English-language instruction.

Our General English courses at Kaplan International English are designed to improve your English language skills and give you more professional and academic options in the future. 

Supplement your Eurocentres qualification by taking the TOEFL test. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) tests reading, listening, writing and speaking in academic contexts, and is an entry requirement for the majority of American Universities. This TOEFL course is offered by Eurocentres.

The General English is offered by Stafford House International. We offer an exciting range of General English courses for all levels, from beginner to proficiency, and to suit different budgets. We also offer timetables that give you the flexibility to choose a course that best suits your needs from 1-36+ weeks.

The International Language Institute offers an Intensive English (ESL) Day Program with classes in two locations: Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. and Gaithersburg in Maryland. 

The Advanced Academic English for Graduate Students from Columbia University is specifically designed to reflect the type of coursework completed in master's degrees in professional schools of study.

Explore the University of California, San Diego Academic English program, tailor-made for international students aiming for university success.

Cambridge Examinations are offered by Stafford House International. Cambridge English exams are recognised by schools, universities and employers worldwide, they do not expire and there are three to choose from: First Certificate in English (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE).

Students who wish to master specific medical vocabulary and idioms, and improve their ability to communicate in English in a hospital or clinical setting will benefit from the Medical English program from University of California, San Diego.

General English at the University of Connecticut is great for beginner to advanced students who want to focus on communication, reading, and writing in all contexts.

If you have decided that is time to finally learn English, our General English Skills course can help you achieve this goal and give you a solid base to develop your foreign language skills. This General English Skills course is offered by Eurocentres.

The Group Courses are offered by Stafford House International. Our schools are open for a minimum of 50 weeks of the year. Stafford House is a specialist in providing bespoke group services.

Join one of our three TOEFL Preparation classes from International Language Institute and get ready for taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)!  Advanced English skills are required for enrollment. A placement test will be given to all new students.