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Foundation of Excel Program
- Naperville, United States
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
The Excel Program is a one-semester, Credit-bearing academic English course for advanced multilingual students.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Excel Program and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Entry to undergraduate degree study at North Central
Curriculum
- One semester covering 12 elective credits in listening and speaking
- Writing and grammar
- And reading and vocabulary
- Focused on research and academic writing
- Critical thinking
- Presentation
- Academic vocabulary and analysing academic texts. Up to 4 extra credits of general education or electives are allowed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school or equivalent
- No English test required for the Intensive English Program
- Conditional admission to a degree needs all other academic requirements.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (advanced-level English students ready for undergraduate coursework).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 60-78
- IELTS 5.5-6.0
- PTE Academic 50-57
- Duolingo 100-119
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the English requirement ranges on the Excel page. Apply with your undergraduate application. Submit English test scores in the stated range or IEP completion. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,214 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $100 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Naperville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | English Language Institute |
| Department | Excel Program |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is $48,214 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $100 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,255 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 60-78, IELTS 5.5-6.0, PTE Academic 50-57, Duolingo 100-119.