Academic English

Is Academic English right for me?

The Academic English program at INTO Oregon State University prepares international students for university study in the US. The academically rigorous program provides international students with high-quality English language instruction and the academic skills to succeed at OSU through development of:

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Standardized test preparation
• Academic study skills

Program highlights include:

• Intensive English to prepare for university study
• Academic advising throughout the program
• Small classes of 18-20 students
• Highly-trained and experienced instructors
• Participation in the Conversant Program

What will I study?

• 18-21 class hours per week, which includes 12 to 15 hours of core language skills development and 3 to 6 hours of electives
• at least 1 hour per week in the Conversant Program
• at least 20 hours of directed study outside the classroom in research projects, group projects, learning center activities and daily preparation for classes
• listening development
• speaking development
• reading development
• writing development
• TOEFL preparation
• academic study skills

Does this program lead to further study?

Academic English students may progress to a Pathway program or direct admission to a university degree program after achieving the language level required and meeting all other requirements.

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How do I qualify?

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When can I start?

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Step 1

Prepare your application package. The application package must include:

• Completed English language programs application form, signed by the student applicant or the legal guardian.
• Copy of passport ID page
• Bank statement or letter of sponsorship that is dated within 3 months of time of application. Must be in English, or certified copies must be provided.

Additional support needed for dependents

If you have a spouse or children that will accompany you to the United States, you must include the following amounts on your bank statement or certified letter:

• $9,600 per year for your spouse 
• $7,200 per year for each child

Please note that this estimate for dependents is the minimum additional amount you must show. All amounts must be in $US or show applicable conversion rate and must be in English.

Send the completed application package of scanned PDFs, including supporting documents via email to intladmit@oregonstate.edu or by mail to:

INTO Application Processing Center
380 Stevens Avenue, Suite 211
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Phone: +1 858 356 4400
Fax: +1 858 356 4401

Only complete bookings will be processed. 

Step 2

If the booking is successful, you will receive:

• An acceptance letter indicating the program of study requested
• Verification of accommodation requested

Step 3

To confirm your place you should:

• Send $2,000 tuition deposit (to be applied to balance of fees)
• Send $2,000 accommodation deposit (to be applied to balance of fees)
• Send proof of immunization

Upon receipt of the paid deposit and a signed declaration of finances, you will receive:

• your I-20
• an invoice for the remaining balance due*
• confirmation of accommodation details (if requested)
• an Airport Transfer Form. Please complete and return the form. 

*The full cost of the International Student Health Plan will be added to your account unless evidence of an alternative health plan has been approved.

Step 4

You should pay the fee balance. 

Full fees must be paid four weeks prior to the start of all programs. Any funds in excess of the total amount of student fees, tuition and related costs will be refunded to the remitter and not to the student if different.

Housing will not be guaranteed until full payment is received.

How to pay:

Payment can be made by wire transfer, VISA or Mastercard (a transaction fee will apply to all credit card payments and wire transfers). It is recommended that the payment of all fees be made via wire transfer. Any bank charges incurred will be charged to the applicant's account.

The wire transfer should include the following information:

• Student ID number (as shown on the acceptance letter)
• Student name

University bank account details:

Oregon State University
Bank Name: US Bank
Address: 615 NE Liberty Street, Salem, Oregon 97301 USA
Account Name: Oregon State Treasury
Account Number: 153695031051
SWIFT Code: USBKUS44IMT quoting 'Oregon State University

Visa Application

You must also apply for your visa and pay the SEVIS fee balance.

How will the Academic English program prepare me for success?

After finishing this intensive program successful students will be able to:

• Interact comfortably in the US classroom with professors and fellow students
• Understand US values in an academic setting
• Present their spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English
• Write research papers with proper use of citations and references
• Use the Internet and OSU library databases to conduct academic research
• Read, understand, and critically evaluate academic texts
• Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines
• Take useful and accurate notes in academic lectures and presentations
• Develop and deliver oral presentations

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