Academic and Test Preparation (ATP)
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Overview
- Core courses in Oral Communication, Written Communication, and Reading Skills
- Test preparation strategies for TOEFL and IELTS university admission tests
- Content courses such as Idioms and Slang and American History to enhance your knowledge of language and cultural skills
- Small class sizes
- Free campus Wi-FI access
- Free Clipper Card - local transportation pass
- Regularly scheduled Institutional TOEFL
Admissions
Who can apply?
- You must be 18 years or older or have graduated from high school
- F-1 and Non-F-1 visa holders are welcome to apply
- Full-time (for F-1) and part-time enrollment (for non-F-1 students) options are available
When can I start?
- Classes start year round (January, March, June, August or October)
- Study for a full semester (17 weeks) or a 9-week session
Sample Schedule for In-Person Studies
*This is an example schedule. Actual student schedule may be different.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
---|---|---|---|---|
9:00am-11:50am |
Written Communication | Oral Communication | Written Communication | Oral Communication |
12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch Break | |||
1:00pm-2:50pm |
Content Course | Reading Skills | Content Course | Reading Skills |
Full-time instruction is 20 hours of classes per week. For information about part-time instruction, please visit For F-1 and Non-F1 Applicants.
We have offered the following Content courses in the past: American Idioms and Slang (Beginner level); English through TED Talks (Low Intermediate level); TOEFL Note Taking Skills, Professional and Social Interactions, Academic Vocabulary for the TOEFL Test (Intermediate level); The Story of America, Global Issues (Advanced level).
Concurrent Enrollment
- Students may be eligible to take one to three units of transferable university credit in a variety of subjects.
- Concurrent enrollment courses are based on availability. Some majors are more impacted than others. Please note that Computer Engineering is not open to students enrolled in the ATP program.
- There is an additional fee of $400 per unit for 菠菜网lol正规平台 classes.
Contact
If you have any questions, please email igateways@ligalocalvaldepenas.com.
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