Academic Year and Semester

Study American English for a full year or a semester with other international students in an English Language Center (AGE) Academic Year or Academic Semester Program. Our Program combines Intensive or Semi-Intensive Plus General English courses with discounted course pricing and special academic services. Students preparing for an English proficiency test or exam can include a test preparation course in their program. In addition, students can transfer between any AGE school and can split their time between AGE Los Angeles and/or AGE Santa Barbara. Our Program is ideal for serious students seeking to improve their American English.

Students looking to enter an American University should enroll in our University Pathways Program. For more information click here: University Pathways Program

Academic Year Program Course View

The Academic Year Program is offered to students who study for 24, 36, or 48 weeks. The Academic Year Program is offered year-round and students can begin their program any Monday. Students in the Academic Year Program may select either the Intensive Course with 30 lessons per week or Semi-Intensive Plus Course with 24 lessons per week and may include a TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge Preparation Course in their program. Students looking for supplemental lessons can add optional one-on-one English classes.

Academic Semester Program Course Overview

The Academic Semester Program is offered to students who study for 12, 16, or 20 weeks. They can begin their Academic Semester Program any Monday. Students in the Academic Semester Program may select either the Intensive Course with 30 lessons per week or Semi-Intensive Plus Course with 24 lessons per week, and may include a TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge Preparation Course in their program. Students looking for supplemental lessons can add optional one-on-one English classes.

Academic Year and Fact File

  • Level requirements: Beginner to proficient
  • Course options: Any combination of Semi-Intensive Plus, Intensive, Cambridge Preparation, IELTS Preparation or TOEFL Preparation courses
  • Class size: Average 9-10 students. Maximum 12 students (14 during July and August only)
  • Number of lessons (per week): 24 or 30 lessons
  • Lesson duration: 50 minutes
  • Age: Minimum of 16 years old. No maximum age requirement
  • Start dates: Every Monday, vacations permitted per AGE’s vacation policy, Academic Semester – 12 weeks, 16 weeks or 20 weeks, Academic Year – 24 weeks, 36 weeks or 48 weeks

Academic Year and Semester Service

Students will receive special academic services.

  • Possibility to incorporate Cambridge, IELTS, and/or TOEFL Preparation courses
  • Opportunity to participate in academic skills elective class (intermediate level and above)
  • Regularly scheduled meetings with an AGE academic advisor
  • Opportunity to build a personalized academic pathways manual, which includes learning objectives, writing and work samples, language skill assessments and study journal that tracks student’s progress throughout their course.
  • Optional one-on-one lessons tailored to meet student learning needs and goals.
  • Free academic tutoring sessions.
  • Students may divide their studies between any of our three locations – Los Angeles, Boston and/or Santa Barbara.

Academic Year and Semester Prices and Dates

PROGRAM ACADEMIC SEMESTER
12, 16, or 20 weeks		 ACADEMIC YEAR
24. 36, or 48 weeks
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 AGE for additional details.
PATHWAYS
PLACEMENT		 $150 one-time fee
*Application and Materials Fee is charged