Program Features
| Standard Intensive English Language Program |
| Listening & Communication |
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| Reading & Writing |
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| Grammar |
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| TOTAL Hours/Week |
20-25 hours/week* |
*A.C.E. at MSU - 21 hours a week in the 8-week Spring and Fall sessions, 23.5 hours a week in the 6-week Summer sessions.
*A.C.E. at SPU - 5-week sessions have 18-20 hours a week plus 5 or more hours a week in optional elective classes.
Sessions last 5 to 7.5 weeks and include 20-25 class hours per week, based on location and level.
On-Campus Intensive English Programs include:
- 6-level curriculum in preparation for university/college admission
- Study grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- 20-25 hours of intensive English classes per week + optional elective classes
- Weekly social activities and trips
- Internet and computer access
- Access to library, health center, gym, and other campus facilities
- Housing options include host families, campus dorms, apartments, or hostels. (Options depend on availability and vary by location.)
Special Features
- As a Level 6 student, you will attend a graded university class, followed by a review with an A.C.E. instructor.
- Receive individualized attention from expert instructors.
- Practice your conversational English skills with an American partner through the Language and Culture Partners Program.
- Individual tutors can help enrich your language learning through private one-on-one sessions.
Tuition Cost, Schedule and Duration
Tuition Cost
Please click the institute location links above for a complete list of program fees and session calendars for each institute.
Estimated Time to Complete Each Skill Level
A.C.E. offers Levels 1-6. You will receive a placement test upon arrival to determine which level is most appropriate. On average, it takes 7.5 to 10 weeks of study to complete a level, depending on location. A student beginning in Level 1 could complete the entire program in 50-60 weeks of classes.
Sample Class Schedule
Here is a sample of what your class schedule might look like. Actual class times vary at each institute location and may change.
Listening, Communication & Grammar
M/W/F: 8-9:20 am
T/Th: 8-10:20 am
Reading, Writing, & Grammar
M/W: 11 am - 1:20 pm
T/Th: 11:30 am-1:50 pm
Optional Elective
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20 am
T/Th: 10:30-11:20 am
Optional Elective
M/W: 1:30-2:35 pm
T/Th: 2-3 pm
Program Level Fluency Equivalents
A.C.E. Levels 1 - 6 cover a broad range from beginner through advanced. Students who complete each level generally achieve a fluency comparable to the equivalent TOEFL PBT scores below. Note: This does not guarantee your score.
Level 6: 550
Level 5: 520
Level 4: 480 |
Level 3: 450
Level 2: 420
Level 1: 390 |
Completion of A.C.E. Level 6 meets the English proficiency requirements for a variety of partner programs. Completion of A.C.E. does not guarantee your score, but has been demonstrated to meet proficiency levels equivalent to the following English test score levels:
| A.C.E. |
TOEFL PBT |
TOEFL iBT |
TOEFL CBT |
IELTS |
Eiken |
iTEP |
| Level 6 |
550 |
80 |
213 |
6.5 |
Pre-1 |
5.0-5.4 |
Additional Options
In addition to the essential core curriculum, you can choose optional features to expand your English skills or to explore a topic of personal interest. Availability may vary by location and time period, and may include the following features:
Flex Program (Available Only at A.C.E. at Seattle Pacific University)
Design your own specialized program to gain the skills you want.
- Study 10 hours/week in one of our Intensive English Program Classes (Listening, Communication & Grammar OR Reading & Writing)
- Spend 5 hours/week in a conversation group AND 5 hours/week with your own personal tutor.
- Part-Time and Short-Term Flex Programs are also available.
