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This summer, develop the skills, fluency, and confidence you need to communicate effectively in English. You will improve your overall abilities in both spoken and written English, as well as your understanding of the cultural diversity in the U.S.
The Intensive English Program is designed for international college students who want to improve their academic English language skills among a dynamic, diverse group of students.
You can expect to improve your English in the following ways:
communicate more confidently
speak more accurately and fluently
improve your written English
expand your vocabulary
improve your understanding of grammar
socialize and network with greater confidence
At the beginning of the program, students take an English Placement Exam to determine their levels and are placed in class with students of a similar level.
On-campus, residential
Intensive English Courses
Core classes meet Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:15 pm.
Morning Classes
Academic Reading and Writing
Read, discuss and write about dynamic issues
Create projects with international colleagues
Investigate U.S. cultures
Develop critical reading and writing skills
Improve revising and editing skills
Increase your reading comprehension and analytical skills
Study literature and learn to write critically about it
Academic Speaking and Listening
Participate effectively in academic discussions and presentations
Expand your knowledge through presentations and videos
Practice American English pronunciation
Conduct oral presentations on topics of interest
Afternoon Elective Classes
Elective classes are designed to be engaging, student-centered and participatory. The courses help you improve your English language skills while learning about a unique aspect of American culture.
Sample Elective classes:
TOEFL Preparation - Practice for the TOEFL
Pronunciation - Practice American English pronunciation
American Idioms and Pronunciation
Society Today
Video Production Workshop
Business Games
Sports in the USA
international college students who want to improve their academic English language skills
The following materials are required for visiting international student applications:
Online Application
University Transcript (in English): with Fall 2022 grades. If your fall grades are not available and you have no university level grades to submit, then you must submit your high school transcript.
Proof of English Proficiency: required for applications for Yale Courses for Credit. Not required for applications for a Certificate Program for International Students.
If applying to attend in-person, there are additional requirements for your application:
Financial Documentation (in English) with your name listed in the document. You must provide proof that you have sufficient financial resources to pay for the program expenses such as tuition, room and board, fees, and living expenses. Such proof must be less than six months old and must be one of the following. If it is your parent's bank account, you should include the financial documentation plus a letter from your parent or guardian stating they will cover your fees and the letter must include your name. Items that you can submit: a.) An original letter from your bank stating specifically that you have sufficient resources to meet all expenses for the program, b.) A bank statement showing that you have sufficient resources to meet all expenses for the program, or c.) An original letter from a scholarship organization that will pay your expenses.
Identity page of your passport
Immunization records: for students who will study in-person with us and live on or off campus.
Deadline
All tuition and fees, including room and meal charges, must be paid in full by Friday, June 9, 2023.
Tuition - Intensive English Program $4,900
Application Fee (nonrefundable) $75
Visa Processing Fee $100
Medical insurance fee for 5 weeks, estimated $80
Summer 2023 Residential Program Fees
Residential Program Fee includes your dorm room in a residential college, meals, and student activities (rates subject to change).
Room & Board - $3,945
ale Health Fee (required for all visiting students) - $150
Financial Aid
Yale Summer Session only offers financial assistance to Yale College students. Financial assistance is not available for visiting students at this time. Visiting students should contact the financial aid office at their home institutions to discuss their options for financial assistance.
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