Overview
Key facts
- The Language Institute - Intensive English Program curriculum at the Georgia Institute of Technology has been divided into three different tracks. The track learners follow depends on their level of proficiency and their purpose for studying English.
- In Levels 100-400, students take courses in the Foundation Track. The Foundation Track provides learners with the basics of English in grammar, reading, writing, and speaking/listening. This track will be useful to all learners who want to improve their English communication skills no matter what their goals are for studying English
- In Levels 500-700, learners can choose to take classes in our Academic Track, our Specific Purposes Track, or both tracks.
- The Academic Track is designed for learners who are preparing for study at an undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S. The curriculum in these classes helps learners develop the linguistic and study skills needed to be successful at a U.S. university. Learners develop skills in reading academic texts, listening to academic lectures and other types of communication, writing clear academic papers and professional communication, participating effectively in class discussions, and making presentations.
- The Specific Purposes Track offers high intermediate to advanced learners a wide variety of courses, each focused on a particular skill or topic. Courses in this track include test preparation classes for the TOEFL or GRE, writing classes on blogging or creative writing, culture classes like Cross-cultural Communication, American Movies, American Literature, or courses focused on business like Business Case Analysis or Team Leadership.
Programme Structure
Core courses include:- Grammar
- Reading and Discussion
- Writing
- Speaking/Listening
- Specific Purposes Track Courses
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
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Language Studies View 107 other Short Courses in Language Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum age for admission to the Intensive English Program is 18 years of age at the time of enrollment.
- The Intensive English Program is not intended for complete beginners. Elementary level students must be able to speak, understand, write, and read simple English sentences before coming to the Language Institute. We expect all participants in our program to have at least the equivalent of two years of high school English.
- The Language Institute does not normally require transcripts, diplomas or certificates from students outside the U.S. In some circumstances, we may request documentation of previous English study to determine if you can be successful in our program.
Tuition Fee
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International
2184 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2184 USD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
2184 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2184 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Atlanta
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.