University Pathways Program
Study English and gain admission to an undergraduate degree or graduate degree program at an American university with the Acomm Global Education (AGE) University Pathways Program. Our Program is offered throughout the year and combines General English courses and/or test preparation courses with personalized college counseling and specialized academic services. International students in the Pathways Program select an Intensive English Course with 30 lessons per week or a Semi-Intensive Plus Course with 24 lessons per week, and may include Cambridge Exam Preparation, IELTS, or TOEFL courses as part of their studies. Students can receive a conditional letter of acceptance (to participating universities) prior to arrival at AGE and/or a TOEFL waiver once they have achieved the required level of English. In addition, students who wish to study at one or more AGE school can split their time between AGE Los Angeles, AGE Boston, and/or AGE Santa Barbara.
UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS PROGRAM FACT FILE
AGE'S UNIVERSITY NETWORK
AGE has established a growing network of colleges and universities throughout the United States to better help you attain your educational goals
Our university network includes:
Santa Barbara City College (Santa Barbara, CA)
Santa Monica College (Santa Monica, CA)
Seattle Central Community College (Seattle, WA)
Global Pathways at Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
Assumption College
Bay State College (Boston, MA)
Bunker Hill Community College (Boston, MA)
California International Business University (San Diego, CA)
Cambridge College (Cambridge, MA)
Dean College (Franklin, MA)
El Camino College (Torrence, CA)
Fisher College (Boston, MA)
Full Sail University (Winter Park, FL)
Glendale Community College (Glendale, CA)
Highline Community College (Des Moines, WA)
Lasell College (Newton, MA)
Los Angeles City College (Los Angeles, CA)
Los Angeles Community College District
Los Angeles Film School (Hollywood, CA)
Los Angeles Southwest College (West Athens, CA)
Montserrat College of Art (Beverly, MA)
National Polytechnic College
New York Film Academy
Newbury College (Brookline, MA)
Pasadena City College (Pasadena, CA)
Pine Manor College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
Quincy College
Southwestern Oregon Community College (Coos Bay, OR)
Unity College
Wentworth Institute of Technology (Boston, MA)
West Los Angeles College (Culver City, CA)
Woodbury University (Burbank, CA)
Adelphi University (New York)
American University (Washington DC)
Auburn University
Boston Architectural College
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA) 
Pierce College (Woodland Hills, CA)
University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL)
University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)
University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC)
Universities Pathway Program Services
As a student in the University Pathways Program, you receive exclusive ELC Academic Services that help you apply to and gain entry into the college or university of your choice. Some of the services offered in the University Pathways Program are:
- Pre-departure university admissions letter of acceptance
- Students receive individual counseling from a designated ELC academic advisor, the advisor will help students apply and gain admission to the university of their choice
- Direct-entry conditional acceptance (applicable to ELC’s university network) allow students to enter the university without a TOEFL or IELTS score
- Opportunity to participate in academic skills elective class
- Receive and build an academic portfolio binder
- University tours
- On-campus meetings with university recruitment counselors
- University information workshops hosted by ELC
Universities Pathway Student Requirements
International students at any English level who have received at least a high school diploma may enter the Pathways Program in preparation for entry into an undergraduate degree program or graduate degree program. Depending on their level, students should begin their course at least 12 weeks before their proposed university entry date. Students may schedule to begin their Pathway Program any Monday.
Universities Pathways Student Conditional Letter Of Acceptance
Prior to beginning to study at ELC, international students entering the Pathways Program may request a conditional letter of acceptance from an ELC partner university or non-partner university. Conditional letters of acceptance allow students admission into the university of their choice after they have completed the required level of English at ELC. Conditional letters of acceptance are offered to international students who have met all non-English university requirements and are otherwise qualified for entry into an undergraduate degree program or graduate degree program once they achieve a required level of English. Every university offers a different combination of degrees and each has a different English level requirement to enter their degree programs as an international student.
Universities Pathways Student Tofel Wavier
ELC partner universities may waive students’ TOEFL requirement after they complete their English education at ELC and achieve the required English level.
Universities Pathways Academic Program Prices
| PROGRAM | UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS 12+ weeks |
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| LOCATION | ALL CENTERS | ||
| LESSONS | 30 or 24 lessons per week (50-minute lessons) | ||
| COURSES | Intensive, Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, or Semi-Intensive Plus | ||
| PRICES | Same prices as General English Courses | ||
| DATES | Same dates as General English Courses | ||
| ACADEMIC SERVICES |
No additional fee Academic Programs special services vary by program. Please contact ELC for additional details. |
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| PATHWAYS PLACEMENT |
$150 one-time fee | ||
| *Application and Materials Fee is charged | |||