Academic Intensive English Program
Our ESL program offers many options and services for the language learner. We have I-20 programs in full-time ESL, intensive TOEFL, and intensive GMAT/GRE. Part-time classes (daytime and evening) include offerings in business English, conversation, writing and reading, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and public speaking. If you prefer customized instruction, personal tutoring is an option. We also offer academic advisement to help you meet your long-term educational goals and apply to a degree program. Free after-class activities such as workshops, a tutoring center, conversation hour, and field trips promote fluency and cultural enrichment. Finally, as our student, you also have access to campus services like the Baruch library, health center, gym, and computer lab.
Academic Intensive English Program Courses
The Academic Intensive English Program is designed to help prepare non-native English speakers for college or graduate school in the U.S. Students receive 20 hours per week of instruction in writing, reading, listening, and speaking. Additionally, students choose a daytime elective from a unique menu of courses, including grammar, TOEFL preparation, public speaking, pronunciation, business English, and more.
Writing
This course provides students with the skills needed for effective writing in academic and professional settings. The writing process is emphasized, with a focus on organization and the development of ideas within paragraphs and essays.
Reading
This course is designed to help students become more confident and proficient readers in English. Students explore a variety of genres (articles, websites, short stories, etc.) and reading skills (vocabulary-building, summarizing, critical thinking, etc.).
Listening and Speaking
This course is designed to help students develop fluency, accuracy, and clear pronunciation in spoken English. In addition, students work on their listening skills through activities with audio and visual materials, dialogue practice, role-play, and note-taking.
Electives
Students also choose 1 or 2 electives from our General ESL, Business ESL or ESL Test Prep programs. Courses may include Grammar, Vocabulary & Idioms, Academic Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Accent Reduction, Public Speaking, Understanding the Business World, Skills for Academic Success, iBT TOEFL preparation, and CUNY Assessment Test (CAT-W and CAT-R) preparation.
ESL Test Prep
The Center for English Language provides high quality, interactive preparation courses for the CUNY Assessment Test (CAT-W and CAT-R), GMAT, GRE, and iBT TOEFL. Flexible schedules allow students to study during the day or evening. These courses are taught by experienced and caring instructors, who help students gain confidence and build their test-taking strategies.
Intensive 5-week courses, which meet 20 hours per week, are also offered for the GMAT, GRE, and iBT TOEFL. Students in these courses may qualify for an F-1 international student visa.
To register for ESL Test Prep courses, students must take the placement test. Students who place into levels 5-10 may take any of our ESL Test Prep courses. Please call our enrollment team at (646) 312-5000 to register for the placement test.
Housing
The Baruch dorm is located on the Upper East Side, at 1760 Third Avenue. There are double and triple rooms available, each with a private bathroom. The dorm has the following services: 24-hour security, live-in residence advisors, fully-furnished rooms, AC, refrigerator and microwave, cable tv, the internet, laundry, library, shared kitchen, meeting rooms and lounges, fitness center, and public computers.
Application Forms:
A Typical Weekly ESL Schedule:
| Monday/Wednesday/Friday | Tuesday/Thursday | |
| 9am-11am | Writing | Reading |
| 11:30am-1:30pm | Listening & Speaking | Elective |
Academic Calendar 2017 – 2018
| Fall 2017 – Academic Intensive English | Fall I 2017 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE |
| September 25-December 8 10 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm Overseas Deadline: August 28 U.S. Deadline: September 11 |
September 25 – November 1 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Aug 28; U.S. Sept 11 |
| Fall II 2017 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| November 9 – December 12 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Oct 11; U.S. Oct 23 |
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| No Class On: Sep 29, Oct 9, Oct 10, Nov 23 & 24 Tuition for 10 weeks : $2,900 |
No Class On: Sep 29, Oct 9, Oct 10, Nov 23 & 24 Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
| Winter 2018 – Academic Intensive English | Winter I 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE |
| January 10-March 23 10 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm Overseas Deadline: December 13 U.S. Deadline: December 27 |
January 10 – February 15 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Dec 13; U.S. Dec 27 |
| Winter II 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| February 22 – March 28 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Jan 25; U.S. Feb 8 |
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| Tuition for 10 weeks: $2,900 | Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
| Spring 2018 – Academic Intensive English | Spring I 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE |
| April 4 – June 13 10 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm Overseas Deadline: March 7 U.S. Deadline: March 21 |
April 4 – May 8 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Mar 7; U.S. Mar 21 |
| Spring II 2017 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| May 14 – June 18 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Apr 17; U.S. May 1 |
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| Tuition for 10 weeks: $2,900 | Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
| Summer 2018 – Academic Intensive English | Summer I 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE |
| June 27 – August 15 7 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm Overseas Deadline: May 30 U.S. Deadline: June 13 |
June 21 – July 26 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-Th 9am-3pm Deadlines: Overseas May 30; U.S. Jun 13 |
| Summer II 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| Aug 1 – Sep 5 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-Th 9am-3pm Deadlines: Overseas Jul 5; U.S. Jul 18 |
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| Tuition for 7 weeks: $2,030 | Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
Academic Calendar 2018 – 2019
| Fall 2018 – Academic Intensive English | Fall I 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE </strong |
| September 24-December 5 10 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm Overseas Recommended Deadline: August 27 U.S. Deadline: September 12 Placement Test: September 17 Orientation: September 19 |
September 26 – October 31 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Aug 27; U.S. Sept 12 |
| Fall II 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| November 7 – December 13 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Oct 10; U.S. Oct 24 |
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| No Class On: Oct 8, Nov 22 & 23 Tuition for 10 weeks : $2,900 |
No Class On: Oct 8, Nov 22 & 23 Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
| Winter 2019 – Academic Intensive English | Winter I 2019 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE |
| January 9 – March 22 10 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm Overseas Recommended Deadline: December 12 U.S. Deadline: December 27 Placement Test: January 2 Orientation: January 3 |
January 14 – February 20 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Dec 12; U.S. Dec 27 |
| Winter II 2019 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| February 25 – March 29 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Jan 28; U.S. Feb 11 |
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| No Class On: Jan 21, Feb 12, Feb 18 Tuition for 10 weeks: $2,900 |
No Class On: Jan 21, Feb 12, Feb 18 Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
| Spring 2019 – Academic Intensive English | Spring I 2019 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE |
| April 3 – June 14 10 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:30pm Overseas Recommended Deadline: March 6 U.S. Deadline: March 20 Placement Test: March 26 Orientation: March 28 |
April 4 – May 9 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Mar 7; U.S. Mar 20 |
| Spring II 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| May 15 – June 20 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-F 9am-1:30pm Deadlines: Overseas Apr 17; U.S. May 1 |
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| No Class On: Apr 19, May 27, May 28 Tuition for 10 weeks: $2,900 |
No Class On: Apr 19, May 27, May 28 Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
| Summer 2019 – Academic Intensive English | Summer I 2019 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE |
| June 24 – August 12 7 weeks, 20 hours per week Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm Overseas Recommended Deadline: May 28 U.S. Deadline: June 10 Placement Test: June 17 Orientation: June 19 |
June 26 – July 31 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-Th 9am-3pm Deadlines: Overseas May 30; U.S. Jun 12 |
| Summer II 2018 – Intensive TOEFL/GMAT/GRE | |
| Aug 5 – Sep 6* (Fri) 5 weeks, 20 hours per week; M-Th 9am-3pm Deadlines: Overseas Jul 8; U.S. Jul 22 |
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| No Class On: Jul 4 Tuition for 7 weeks: $2,030 |
No Class On: Jul 4, Sep 2 Tuition for 5 weeks : $1,800 |
Academic Intensive English Program Refund Policy
Refund requests must be dated and submitted in writing. Attach a copy of your payment receipt with the Refund Request Form. Processing refunds requires approximately six weeks. All refunds may also be requested as a credit for any class of equal tuition. Full tuition will be refunded if request is received at least two business days before the first class meeting. After this date, refunds will be made according to the schedule below:
| Refund | Schedule |
| 100%* | 2 Business days prior to the 1st day of class |
| 75%* | Prior to the completion of 5% of the program |
| 50%* | Prior to the completion of 15% of the program |
| 25%* | Prior to the completion of 25% of the program |
| 0% | After 25% of the program has been completed |
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