StepUp Intensive English is a spring, summer or fall program for both conditionally admitted and non-degree seeking students.
ONLINE StepUp is available!
The StepUp program involves intensive non-credit coursework and/or individual tutoring that provide comprehensive English language and cultural training at all levels of proficiency. Our goal is to help multilingual students develop high-intermediate to advanced levels 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 Session | February 8th to April 9th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class Visa: Need to apply by November 9th, 2020 |
| Summer I 2021 Session | May 17th to June 25th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Before first week of class Visa: Need to apply by February 17th, 2021 |
| Summer II 2021 Session | June 23rd to August 6th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Before first week of class Visa: Need to apply by March 23rd, 2021 |
| Fall 2021 Session | September 6th to November 5th (conditional admissions) | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Before first week of class Visa: Need to apply by June 7th, 2021 |
StepUp Program Prices
Full-time Step-Up (7-9 weeks; 3 classes and 1 Workshop; Learning Center for free; 4.5 days per week): $4,900
____ Academic Writing and Grammar, 6 hours per week: $1,500
____ Speaking and Listening, 6 hours per week: $1,500
____ Reading and Discussion Workshop, 6 hours per week: $1500
____ IELTS or TOEFL Practice, 3 hours per week: $1,500
____ Pronunciation or Grammar, 3 hours per week: $725
____ Academic Study Skills, 3 hours per week: $725
____ English for Business Communication, 3 hours per week: $725
____ Additional Tutoring Sessions (See Tutoring Prices)
StepUp Sample Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20-10:35 | Writing and Grammar | Writing and Grammar | Writing and Grammar | Writing and Grammar | Tutoring ($) |
| 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.