General
- 4-week program offered in June, July, August,
and September - 20 hours per week
- Mostly four hours each day, schedule varies
- Advanced levels only
The UPA program prepares students to enter a master’s degree program in highly selective and competitive American universities.
University preparation classes may include:
• University Advising
• Paraphrasing and Summarizing Skills
• Critical Analysis and Discussion
• Synthesis and Critical Response
• Discussion and Fluency for University Success
• University Lecture and Note-Taking Skills
Concentrated academic skills classes may include:
• Academic Reading and Writing
• Public Speaking Skills
• Advanced Vocabulary Skills
• Advanced Grammar Skills
Courses are offered on a rotation basis depending on the quarter when a student enters the program. ELI reserves the right to make changes to the program and course offerings depending on total enrollments and student needs.
Substantial homework
Application fee: $150
Express mail fee: $50
Tuition: $2,200
ISS fee: $140
Medical insurance fee: $180
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