In the Intensive Professional English program, you'll attend academic programming between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. during the weekdays, which will include lectures, hands-on activities, group discussions, and workshops. In addition to classroom instruction, you'll complete assignments individually at home, study and complete projects with classmates, and participate in field trips and experiences throughout the Washington, D.C., community. Each week, you'll have opportunities to participate in program and cultural activities, where you can apply the skills you are learning in class, meet students in other programs, and practice your English in comfortable social settings.
You can enroll in either the fall or spring semester programs, or choose to enroll for both semesters. Courses provided each semester are designed to develop your reading, writing, listening, speaking, and presentation skills, as well as to instill greater self-confidence so you can continue to advance in your chosen field.
Program Dates 2019-2020
August 26, 2019–October 18, 2019
October 21, 2019–December 13, 2019
January 6, 2020–February 28, 2020
March 9, 2020–May 1, 2020
Sample Schedule
Sample Weekly Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:00a.m.-11:30a.m.
Professional Reading/ Writing
Professional Reading/ Writing
Independent Study; Office Hours; Guest Lecture Series
Professional Reading/ Writing
Professional Reading/ Writing
11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.
Independent Study, Office Hours, Workshops, Lunch
1:00p.m.-2:15p.m.
Professional Communication Skills
Professional Communication Skills
Professional Communication Skills
Professional Communication Skills
No Classes
2:15p.m.-3:30p.m.
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
No Classes
After classes
Independent Study and Social Activities
No Classes
Sample Elective Courses
Grammar Troublespots
The University Experience (University Course Audit)
