English for Academic Success Program

Class details

• Levels 1 – 4: Two classes, nine hours each (18 hours total)
• Level 5: Four classes, four and a half hours each (18 hours total)
• Small class sizes for greater one-on-one attention
• Office hours with instructors for personalized feedback and practice
• Academic support available in ALCI Office

EAS courses are similar to traditional English language courses that are taught around the world at different institutions.

The curriculum for Levels 1-4 consists of two courses: Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking. 

For the final Level 5 semester, the students will take 4 courses: Learning in an American Classroom, Academic & Professional Texts, Formal Presentation Skills, and Professional & Academic Writing. 

Grammar, vocabulary, academic skills and U.S. culture are integrated into each of these classes and allow for more natural and holistic learning outcomes. In all EAS levels, students can expect to build greatly upon skills necessary for university level coursework, such as essay writing, avoiding plagiarism, public speaking, group and individual presentations, and other collaborative projects.

Each level of EAS is designed to be completed in 1 semester, which can be completed in person or online. Though EAS students can pursue all 5 levels online or in-person, most Clark students pursuing graduate degrees are have the option to complete EAS level 4, and then move on to the in-person Pathway Program before directly enrolling in their degree program. Degrees that do not have a designated Pathway Program require students to complete EAS level 5. Undergraduate students can expect to enroll in their degree programs after completing EAS level 4. Below, you will find a chart that explains proficiency levels, and how EAS proficiency levels compare with other well-known language proficiency descriptors.

Please keep in mind that while these scores are useful indicators of language ability, we consider many factors in a holistic approach when giving students their level assignments once they have entered our program.

| EAS Level |	| CEFR |	| ACTFL |	| Duolingo English Test |
1	A2/A2+	Intermediate Low	55
2	B1	Intermediate Mid	60
3	B1+	Intermediate High	80
4	B2	Advanced Low	90
5 and Pathway	B2+	Advanced Mid	105

Classes meet in-person 4 days a week, for a total of 18 hours. Each class is 2 hours and 15 minutes long (a typical length for university seminars and courses). This example schedule is what EAS students can expect to see for their own classes. 

*Please note that this is only an example, and may not be reflective of your actual course.

	Monday	Tuesday	Weds.	Thursday	Friday
Reading & Writing	9:00 AM – 11:15	9:00AM – 11:15	9:00AM – 11:15	9:00AM – 11:15	Day off
Listening & Speaking	1:00 pm – 3:15	1:00 pm – 3:15	1:00 pm – 3:15	1:00 pm – 3:15	Day off

• International Student Welcome: January 6-8
• ALCI Orientation: January 9
• First day of classes: January 13
• Add/Drop Period ends: January 22
• Last day of classes: April 28

• First day of classes: May 20
• Add/ Drop Period ends: May 24
• Holidays (no class): May 25, June 19, July 4
• Last day of classes: – August 8

• International Student Welcome: August 18-20
• ALCI Orientation: August 21
• First day of classes: August 25
• Add/Drop Period ends: TBD
• Last day of classes: December 8

Tuition costs

• Cost for fall or spring semester start: $11,220*
• Summer semester: $9,250*
• One time international student fee – $375

*all in-person EAS applicants are eligible for a merit scholarship for tuition of 50% off all online EAS applicants are eligible for a merit scholarship for tuition of 70% off

Housing and other estimated costs

• Optional On-Campus Housing
  (Standard Room: Single; Additional housing options available) – $5,015
• Optional Meal Plan (Additional meal plan options available) – $2,525
• Health Insurance (full year) – $2,390
• Personal Expenses – $1,000