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143 Short courses in Language Studies in North America

Excel Programme
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.

English Boost
This English Boost Language Course from the Toronto Metropolitan University, English Language Institute (ELI) is an intensive programme teaching in-depth English proficiency in an accelerated time frame.

Intensive English Programme
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.

ESL Foundation Program
This ESL Foundation Programme from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) teaches in-depth English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Pre-English Boost and English Boost Program
The Pre-English Boost and English Boost Program from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) is an intensive programme teaching in-depth English proficiency in an accelerated time frame.

English for Academic Purposes
Dalhousie University's English for Academic Purposes course is a full-time programme that will help you improve your English for university study. It is designed for students who want to study at the undergraduate or graduate level.

English For Academic Preparation
Niagara College Canada's intensive English For Academic Preparation (EAP) programme offers five levels of English language skill development, welcoming beginner through advanced English proficiencies, and are each four months in duration.

Pre-ESL Foundation and ESL Foundation Program
The Pre-ESL Foundation and ESL Foundation Programme from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) teaches in-depth English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

English in Canada
Dalhousie University's English in Canada course is an immersion experience that combines language classes and a robust sociocultural programme.

Academic courses
Dalhousie University's Academic courses offers programmes for academic credit that you can apply to your university studies.

English Language and Culture Programme
This English Language and Culture Programme from Niagara College Canada is conversation-based and less formal than our EAP programme.

GAS-English for Academic Purposes
On the GAS-English for Academic Purposes Certificate (Program #478) from Mohawk College learn and gain confidence in academic English language skills in a Canadian college environment. Complete Semester 3 to meet Language Proficiency Requirements for post-secondary college programs.

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

English as an Additional Language (EAL, ESL) – REAL Certificate
This English as an Additional Language (EAL, ESL) – REAL Certificate, Language Course from Westcliff University is an intensive English program (IEP) that acknowledges and celebrates the previous existence of home languages, cultures, and multilingualism, while actively engaging students in the learning process.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) from St. Clair College is an intensive, full-time academic pathway programme.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) course at St Giles International aims to help students understand upper intermediate and advanced levels of English, demonstrate independent study skills and take internationally recognised exams.
Intensive English Program
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.
TOEFL Exam Preparation
TOEFL Exam Preparation from Embassy English is targeted to helping get your best possible exam result.
TOEFL Exam Preparation
The TOEFL Exam Preparation Courses offered by St Giles International is aimed at non-native students wishing to gain a good understanding of North American English, with a view to studying at USA and Canada based colleges and universities where instruction is given in the English language.
Spanish Vocabulary - Careers and Social Events
This Spanish Vocabulary - Careers and Social Events course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Davis is part of the Learn Spanish: Basic Spanish Vocabulary Specialization. When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.