The Academic English program at INTO Oregon State University prepares international students for university study in the US. The academically rigorous program provides international students with high-quality English language instruction and the academic skills to succeed at OSU through development of: * Listening * Speaking * Reading * Writing * Standardized test preparation * Academic study skills Program highlights include: * Intensive English to prepare for university study * Academic advising throughout the program * Small classes of 18-20 students * Highly-trained and experienced instructors * Participation in the Conversant Program What will I study? * 18-21 class hours per week, which includes 12 to 15 hours of core language skills development and 3 to 6 hours of electives * at least 1 hour per week in the Conversant Program * at least 20 hours of directed study outside the classroom in research projects, group projects, learning center activities and daily preparation for classes * listening development * speaking development * reading development * writing development * TOEFL preparation * academic study skills Start date End date September 23, 2013 December 11, 2013 December 31, 2013 March 19, 2014 March 26, 2014 June 11, 2014 June 18, 2014 September 3, 2014

Academic English students may progress to a Pathway program or direct admission to a university degree program after achieving the language level required and meeting all other requirements.