Programs lasting just one semester or one year
All English abilities are welcome. Students may take courses in our undergraduate or English language program.
Level 1: Intensive English
For students wishing to improve their English, five levels are offered from Beginner to Advanced. Topics include Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Listening, Speaking, and Pronunciation. Custom-length intensive English programs are available for groups.
Level 2: Academic Prep
Students transition from ESL to academic content classrooms with an introductory content course and skill building courses in academic writing, grammar, reading, vocabulary, and oral skills.
Level 3: Academic English
Students take a mix of academic and advanced English courses, including Advanced College Writing, Advanced Grammar, Oral Skills, etc.
Level 4-Undergraduate
Students take up to four courses of their choice in any subject that is offered at Saint Michael’s College and for which they are qualified.
At Each Level
- Full immersion in university life. Non-degree students students enjoy the same status as four-year degree students.
- Summer programs available.
- University credit for all courses in Undergraduate level, for most courses in Academic English levels, and partial credit at Academic Bridge level.
- English-language admission test is not required for students at the Intensive English level, nor to transfer between levels.
- Average class size is fewer than 15 students.
- Included: Conversation Partners, Extra Curricular Activities, Cultural Activities, Academic Advising, Volunteer Opportunities