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Overview
This Advanced Academic Preparation from Columbia University will prepare students for university-level academic study by:
Focusing on academic writing skills, including:- Academic essay format
- Source-based writing assignments
- Summarizing skills
- Vocabulary building
- Issues related to plagiarism and academic honesty (paraphrasing, citing sources, and using quotations appropriately)
Accreditation
The Advanced Academic Preparation Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Accreditation (CEA).
Programme Structure
Courses
- Improving discussion skills, including fluency and advanced-level vocabulary, thus preparing students for participation in seminar discussions
- Teaching presentation skills, including pronunciation, vocal projection, and appropriate body language
- Building listening and note-taking skills by drawing on a variety of resources including: Recorded lectures and talks, Documentaries
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 85
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Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Language Studies General Studies View 1072 other programmes in General Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 53
TOEFL® IBT 85
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- 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
- Current ALP students must have reached ALP level 7 to be considered for admission.
- New students must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 85 (iBT) with minimum of 21 in both writing and speaking, or 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 6.0 in both writing and speaking.
- On arrival all new students must also sit for the ALP Essay Exam. Those whose scores fall below ALP level 7 must take the ALP Intensive course at the appropriate level, given at the same dates as the AAP course (Session B+C).
- Successful applicants will be placed into AAP classes based on their ALP level and TOEFL score. Students will be placed with others of similar ability.
Tuition Fee
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International
7376 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7376 USD for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
7376 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7376 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
2638 - 5751 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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