English for Academic Success Program

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The English for Academic Success (EAS) Program is for students planning to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at a North American college. Students can complete this program in person at Clark University to prepare for their degree.

Program Details

The English for Academic Success Program (EAS) is designed to support student success through language learning. Students in the EAS program can expect a course structure that will help them to become familiar with the North American higher education system, along with the expectations and standards for academic work that they will come across in their degree programs, all while building and honing their English skills.

Program Overview

In-Class Details

Reading and Writing (9 hours a week)
Speaking and Listening (9 hours a week)
Small class sizes for greater one-on-one attention
Office hours with instructors for personalized feedback and practice
Free ALCI tutor available by appointment

EAS courses are similar to traditional English language courses that are taught around the world at different institutions. The program consists of two courses; Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking. Grammar, vocabulary, academic skills and North American culture are integrated into these classes and allow for more natural and holistic learning outcomes. 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. Most Clark graduate degrees require students to complete EAS level 4, and then move on to the 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 complete EAS level 4 before enrolling in their degree programs. If the undergraduate program has a designated Pathway option, the undergraduate students can expect to complete EAS level 3 and the International Pathway Program for undergraduate students. Below, you will find a chart that explains proficiency levels, and how EAS proficiency levels compare with other well-known language proficiency descriptors.

\| EAS Level \|	\| CEFR \|	\| ACTFL \|
1	A2/A2+	Intermediate Low
2	B1	Intermediate Mid
3	B1+	Intermediate High
4	B2	Advanced Low
5 and Pathway	B2+	Advanced Mid

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

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Reading & Writing

9:00 AM – 11:15

9:00AM – 11:15

Day off

Listening & Speaking

1:00 pm – 3:15

Day off

Spring 2024

International Student Welcome: January 8-10
First day of classes: January 16
Last day of classes: April 29

Fall 2024

International Student Welcome: date coming soon
First day of classes: August 26
Last day of classes: December 9

Tuition and Housing

Cost for fall or spring semester start: $11,220*
Summer semester: $9,250*
Housing (Standard Room: Single; additional housing options available) – $5,075
Board (Meals: Standard Plan; additional meal plan options available) – $2,395
One time international student fee – $375

* estimated costs, subject to change

Further ESTIMATED COSTS

Health Insurance (full year) – $2,390
Personal Expenses – $1,000

Contact Information

ALCI Office

Office Information

Clark University American Language and Culture Institute
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610-1477 USA
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Connect With Us

ALCI@clarku.edu