American Classroom Program

English Language Preparation

Overview

American Classroom is an innovative transitional experience for international students who are looking for advanced English language preparation and an introduction to the American education system and college culture. This program is an excellent start to your American university studies and provides a comprehensive academic and cultural experience designed to help you succeed at Northeastern University and improve your English language skills. For the highly motivated international student—American Classroom is your opportunity to jump into the flow of American college life while exposing you to an environment conducive to a successful transition to university. Throughout your time in American Classroom, you will benefit from individual academic advising and support services. Upon successful completion of this program, you will be enriched from your exposure to college life and academics and prepared for a degree program.

Based on English proficiency scores, students will complete between one and three levels in American Classroom. Each level is designed to provide appropriate instruction and class content based on English language proficiency.

One of the major benefits of American Classroom as an English preparatory program is the opportunity to gain conditional acceptance to a Northeastern University degree program. If you are interested in pursuing your higher education at Northeastern after completing the American Classroom Program, please apply via Option 1 or Option 2 on the Admissions tab.

Program Benefits

Earn academic credit that may be transferable to other colleges and universities
Improve your English language skills through specially designed courses
Experience the culture of an American university and participate in campus life and activities
Develop greater professional skills and a stronger resume through in class workshops
Participate in specialized courses in business, science, and technology
Receive support every step of the way from our dedicated Global Student Success (GSS) staff

For more information, please contact an enrollment coach at 877.668.7727 or cpsadmissions@neu.edu .

Curriculum

Students will enter one of the following program levels based on their current level of English proficiency. Additionally, entry levels are progression levels and assume you have reached that levels entry requirements. This program allows for students to enter and exit levels depending on the required score needed in order to matriculate to a degree program.

Level 1

We are not currently accepting applications for Level 1.

English level equivalent to:

TOEFL iBT 56 - 64
IELTS 5.5
Pearson 42 - 45

Students take four classes to improve English language skills.

ESLG 0214	High-Intermediate Core Structure and Communication	3 s.h.
ESLG 0434	High Intermediate Composition	3 s.h.
ESLG 0324	High-Intermediate Reading	3 s.h.
ESLG 0320 or	Focus on Science and Technology or Focus on Business	3 s.h.
ESLG 0092	Career and Program Counseling	3 s.h.

Level 2

English level equivalent to:

TOEFL iBT 65 - 73
IELTS 6.0 (no bands below 5.5)
Pearson 46 - 49

Students take four advanced English language courses and one undergraduate-level credit-bearing academic course through the College of Professional Studies. Academic courses are subject to change.

ESLG 0232	Culture and Communication Skills for University	4 s.h.
ESLG 0630	College Writing	4 s.h.
ESLG 0457	Campus and Classroom Culture	4 s.h.
ESLG 0600	TOEFL Preparation for the iBT	0 s.h.
EVRN 1101	Environmental Science	4 s.h.

Level 3

English level equivalent to:

TOEFL iBT 74 - 82
IELTS 6.0 (no bands below 6.0)
Pearson 50 - 55

Students take two courses to improve English language skills, two credit-bearing academic courses, and The Global Experience, a social justice service-learning course. Academic courses are subject to change.

ESLG 0610	Advanced Communication Strategies	4 s.h.
ESLG 0326	Communicating on Campus	4 s.h.
GBST 1012	The Global Experience	3 s.h.
ECNM 1115	Principles of Macroeconomics (Students who have already fulfilled relevant academic credit based on prior coursework will have the opportunity to take an alternative course.)	4 s.h.
HSTY 1130	Introduction to American History	4 s.h.

Level 4

English level equivalent to:

TOEFL iBT 83 or higher
IELTS 6.5 (no bands below 6.0)
Pearson 56 or higher

ESLG 0090	Advanced English Language Skills	8 s.h.
ESLG 0700	Language Workshop	1 s.h.
GBST 1013	The Global Experience 2	1 s.h.
MATM 1341	Calculus 1 for Sci/Engr (Students who have already fulfilled relevant academic credit based on prior coursework will have the opportunity to take an alternative course.)	4 s.h.
PHLS 1101	Introduction to Philosophy	4 s.h.

Admissions Options

Depending on your goals after American Classroom, there are different admissions options to follow:

Option 1:		American Classrom to gain conditional acceptance to Northeastern University Undergraduate- Residential programs
Option 2: 2A: Graduate 2B: Undergraduate		American Classroom to gain conditional acceptance to Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies
Option 3:		American Classroom with interest in Northeastern University's Graduate programs or another U.S. institution
Option 4:		American Classroom only