Academic English Program

The Academic English Program is designed specifically for international students preparing to pursue a graduate degree in the United States.

Students who are preparing for an undergraduate degree in the U.S.
People who want to improve their English for better job opportunities
Students who want a semester abroad experience
People who want to improve their English communication skills
Friends and family of TERC students/staff who want to improve their English and make friends in the United States
Students who want the option of an intensive program or a part-time program

Students who are preparing for an undergraduate degree in the U.S.
People who want to improve their English for better job opportunities
Students who want a semester abroad experience
People who want to improve their English communication skills
Friends and family of TERC students/staff who want to improve their English and make friends in the United States
Students who want the option of an intensive program or a part-time program

Express yourself more effectively in academic and non-academic writing, with work on content, accuracy, and organization

Increase your accuracy in spoken and written contexts, and learn grammatical structures common in U.S. English.

Communicate more comfortably and increase your understanding in a variety of settings, from informal conversations to formal presentations

Improve your comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, and develop your vocabulary, discussion skills, and reading speed.

Speak more clearly, focusing on stress and intonation patterns as well as individual sounds.

TOEFL, IELTS, and GRE preparation courses

Prepare for these tests. Our courses focus on both content and test-taking strategies.