StepUp Intensive English is a spring, summer or fall program for both conditionally admitted and non-degree seeking students.
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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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 Session | September 6th to November 5th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit due: Visa: Need to apply by June 7th, 2021 |
| Spring 2022 Session | Dates: February 7th to April 15th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Visa: Need to apply by November 7th, 2021 |
| Summer 2022 | Dates: June 27th to August 12th | Application, fee, deposit due: Before first week of class | Application, fee, deposit, documents due: Visa: Need to apply by March 27th, 2022 |
| 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 |
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 Aditted 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 (Evening Class Available)
____ Workplace Communication, 3 hours per week, 7-9 week session: $725 (Evening Class Available)
____ 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.