General Overview
The English Language Institute's Professional and Academic English program immerses students in culture and language experienced in academic and professional environments. This is an intensive, 6-week program developed for international students who will attend graduate programs in the US or require English in their careers. Students develop the English language skills needed to be successful in an academic or professional environment, including giving presentations, writing a research paper, collaborating on group projects, and developing reading and listening strategies. PAEP is designed for students who have a high level of English proficiency.
Dates
The PAEP program is not offered Summer 2026. Please check beck for updates regarding 2027.
Classes and Skills Developed
Classes are non-credit and meet for 20 hours per week during the six-week program. In this program, students will develop in the following skill areas:
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The program size is usually limited to 16 students.
Student Visas
The ELI issues I-20s for student visas for study in this program. If an applicant has also been accepted to a graduate program, the I-20 will be transferred from the ELI to the relevant university at the end of the PAEP. After completion of the program, the ELI will transfer the I-20 to the student's next University. Please note that part-time study is not possible in this program.
Application Process and Deadline
To apply for admission to the Professional and Academic English Program, applicants must show proof of:
- acceptance by a graduate program at a university in the United States OR
- a TOEFL iBT score of 80 (IELTS 6.5) (Duolingo 105) or higher
PAEP will not be offered Summer 2026. Please check back for application updates for the Summer 2027 program.