StepUp Intensive English is a spring, summer or fall program for both conditionally admitted and non-degree seeking students at the high - intermediate to advanced levels of English proficiency.
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The StepUp program involves intensive non-credit coursework and/or individual tutoring that provide comprehensive English language and cultural training at high-intermediate to advanced levels of proficiency. Students at lower levels of proficiency are offered tutoring sessions. Our goal is to help multilingual students develop sufficient of English language proficiency so they can communicate effectively and socialize into U.S. culture successfully.
Successful completion of advanced StepUp courses fulfills the requirements for students awarded Conditional Admissions.
StepUp Program Dates and Application Deadlines
| Session | Dates | US CITIZEN OR Permanent resident | Not a us citizen You Need a student visa to study full-TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | Dates: Sept. 5th to Nov. 4th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Visa: Need to apply by June 5th, 2022 |
| Spring 2023 | Dates: Feb. 6th to Apr. 14th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Visa: Need to apply by TBD |
| Summer 2023 | Dates June 19th to Aug. 4th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Visa: Need to apply by TBD |
| Fall 2023 | Dates: Sept. 4th to Nov. 3rd | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Visa: Need to apply by TBD |
StepUp Program Prices
FULL-TIME PRICE: (includes 3 CORE COURSES,1 elective, plus Learning Center, 7-9 weeks; 4.5 days per week): $4,900
(20% discount for Conditionally Admitted Students)
CORE COURSES
____ Academic Writing and Grammar, 6 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $1,500
____ Speaking and Listening, 6 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $1,500
____ Reading and Discussion, 6 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $1,500
ELECTIVE COURSES
____ Culture and Conversation, 3 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $725
____ Workplace Communication, 3 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $725
____ Pronunciation or Grammar, 3 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $725
____ Academic Study Skills, 3 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $725
____ Business English Communication, 3 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $725
ADD-ON COURSES
____ IELTS or TOEFL Practice, 6 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $1,500
____ Additional Tutoring Sessions (See Tutoring Prices)
StepUp Sample Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20-10:35 | Writing and Grammar | Writing and Grammar | Writing and Grammar | Writing and Grammar | Tutoring ($) |
| 10:45-12:00 | Listening and Speaking | Listening and Speaking | Listening and Speaking | Listening and Speaking | Learning Center |
| Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00-2:30 | Reading and Discussion | Reading and Discussion | Reading and Discussion | Reading and Discussion | Optional Social Activity ($) |
| 2:40-4:10 | TOEFL Class ($) | Pronunciation Workshop | TOEFL Class ($) | Pronunciation Workshop |
How to Apply
Refunds: The $50 application fee is non-refundable. Refunds for the $500 deposit are only granted in cases of visa denial/delay and other unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. In these cases, you must provide written notice to ICAPE (email is acceptable) by 60 days before the program start date in order to receive any refund. If you have any questions, please contact the ICAPE office.