Intensive English Language Training

  United States

Portland

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 

Description: Core Classes:
PIA has five core levels of ESL classes. In each level, students will attend classes in reading, writing, grammar and speaking/listening. Classes are held Monday through Friday with a total of 20 hours of class per week. Within these classes, students will not only improve their English but also have a chance to study cultural topics, computer skills, and other points of special interest. Students in levels 3, 4 and 5 are eligible for 1.5 Marylhurst credit per class.

Undergraduate Foundations:
These 3-credit courses are integrated with Marylhurst Literature and Human Studies courses, totaling 6 credits per term. They are primarily intended for international students with conditional admission to Marylhurst University. Students will focus on composition and revision of various essay forms. Writing projects will be directly linked to material covered in the Marylhurst University courses.

Graduate Foundations (Pathways to Success):
These two 3-credit classes are integrated with Marylhurst University Business courses. They are primarily intended for international students with conditional admission to the MBA program at Marylhurst University. Students will focus on methods of inquiry, forms of communication in the work place, and a term paper.

GED Preparation:
For students who have not completed high school, PIA offers GED preparation classes to help students study for and pass the high school equivalency examinations. The GED class meets for up to four hours per week.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to United States Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Pacific International Academy 's Mission Statement: It is the overarching intent of Pacific International Academy to help students achieve their personal goals in English by facilitating the language proficiency required in daily communication, in higher learning, and in the professional world.

Year Founded: 1999