Ideal for
Intermediate–advanced proficiency (CEFR B1–C2)
Following Summer 2026, Georgetown’s English Language Center will conclude its programs after more than 70 years. Thank you to the students, alumni, faculty, and staff who have been part of our community and contributed to its lasting legacy.
Designed for students interested in pursuing degrees in the U.S., Georgetown’s Intensive Academic English program will help you make the transition to academic life at an American college or university. Our program features full-time intensive courses that emphasize academic writing, reading, grammar, and communication. You’ll engage in lectures and class discussions, give presentations, take organized notes, critically analyze written texts and media, and learn writing and research skills for university-level coursework.
Throughout the program, our experienced faculty members will provide an integrated approach to academic preparation in English, offering individualized feedback along the way. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to pursue a degree in the United States, and have a greater awareness of cultural expectations in the American higher education system.
Intensive Academic English at a Glance
Ideal for: Intermediate–advanced proficiency (CEFR B1–C2)
Duration: 8 weeks per session, Monday–Thursday
Duration8 weeks per session, Monday–Thursday
Tuition: $5,204
Tuition$5,204
Program Start: August, October, January, March, May
Program StartAugust, October, January, March, May
Visa Support: Yes
Visa SupportYes
Test Required: Placement exam
Test RequiredPlacement exam
Program Features
- Small class sizes
- Emphasis on academic writing and source use, critical reading, and strategies for lecture note-taking, public speaking, and class-based discussion
- Workshops in writing, grammar, pronunciation, and university preparation skills
- Professors with expertise in linguistics and language instruction
- Cultural activities and extracurricular opportunities
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