Academic english in University of South Carolina

Quick overview:

• Age of participants: from 17 years;
• Duration:
  • For International Year One courses: 17 weeks (fall or spring session), 9 weeks (summer session);
  • For Pre-Master's courses: 17 weeks.
• Start of classes:
  • For International Year One courses: January, May, August;
  • For Pre-Master's courses: January, August.
• Level of English:
  • for the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program) programs: the test scores are lower than: IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 60, Pearson Versant 45, Password 5.0;
  • for the programs of the Pre-Master's (Master's Accelerator Program): minimum IELTS 4.5-5.0, TOEFL 50-60 or equivalents.
• Language of instruction: English;
• Participants: applicants entering the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program) and the Pre-Master's (Master's Accelerator Program).

Especially for foreign applicants entering the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program) and the Pre-Master's (Master's Accelerator Program), whose English level is not enough, language courses are held (Pre-Sessional English Program). The courses last 17 weeks (there is an option at 9 weeks for pre-Bachelor's programs), and begin during the school year so that after graduation students immediately switch to the programs of the International Year One or Pre-Master's.

Classes are conducted by professional certified English teachers with high qualifications and many years of successful work experience. Lessons are built around exercises on the basic sections of linguistics:

• Grammar, vocabulary;
• Oral speech;
• Written speech;
• Listening;
• University training and research skills.

Thanks to a small number of people in the group and high professionalism, teachers find an individual approach to each student, pay maximum attention to complex topics and issues. A significant amount of time is devoted to developing students' skills in correct and accurate use of language in written and spoken language, public speaking and during presentation. Students get used to using English in everyday life, study, and live communication. During the training the level of the language is significantly increased, and the students switch to the International Year One (Academic Accelerator Program) or the Pre-Master's (Master's Accelerator Program).