American Classroom Brochure

American Classroom Program

The Smartest Place to Start Your U.S. Academic Career

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TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY

ExperienceThe American Classroom!

SUCCEED

—Zhao YongyongiWinter 2010

The American Classroom Program made me feel easier as I prepared for the undergraduate day program at Northeastern University. I had a wonderful life experiencewhile I was studying here.

Apply to the American Classroom Program at the College of Professional Studies—the smartest place to start your U.S. academic career.

Enrollment Dates:September, January, May

Application Deadlines:Out-of-country applications are due 7 weeks prior to program start dates.In-country applications are due 3 weeks prior to program start dates.

LEARN MORE

For all the latest information you need to apply and the application forms, visit:

www.northeastern.edu/cps/americanclassroom

CONTACT US

For further assistance with international student admissions, contact:

College of Professional Studies Global Admissions+1.617.373.2400Toll-free (in the U.S.) [email protected]

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THE AMERICAN CLASSROOM PROGRAMAdvanced language skills, experience, and confidence thatprepare you for one of the most important steps of your life

MORE THAN A LANGUAGE PROGRAM— A VALUABLE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Are you thinking about earning a degree at Northeastern University or otherU.S. college or university? Here’s the smartest place to start.

The American Classroom Program is a unique opportunity to improve your language abilities while also taking credit-bearing courses at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies. The program goes far beyond traditional ESL courses. It offers you a comprehensive academic and cultural experience that gives you an excellent start on your undergraduate or graduatedegree—and prepares you for success both in and out of the classroom.

As you gain the fluency you need to be fully comfortable in a U.S. university, you will also be practicing your language and social skills in real academiccourses—all in a supportive, international-friendly environment.

The American Classroom experience includes:

• Advanced English language training to meet university language proficiency requirements.

• Northeastern University credit-bearing courses—real classes with U.S. students!

• A specialized support system to help you with the social, cultural, administrative, and personal issues that international students face.

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Is this program right for you?

Take This Quick TestIf you are already speaking English at a high intermediate level,and wish to make your entry into U.S. academic life as smooth and productive as possible, the American Classroom Programcould be exactly what you are looking for.

o Do you have language skills of iBT 52 or above?

o Are you mature and motivated?

o Would you like to earn course credits while increasing your fluency in English?

o Do you want to apply your language skills in a real U.S. university classroom?

o Would you like to be fully prepared for admission as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. university?

PHASE 1: EXPLORE PHASE 2: EXPERIENCE PHASE 3: INTEGRATE

Build English language skills in preparation for full-time academic studies

Acquire advanced English and academicskills—and apply them in a credit-bearing course in your area of study

Achieve fluency and proficiency to ensure your success in a U.S. university while gaining credit from two academic courses

• Communication Skills

• Academic Writing

• Reading and Research

• Focus on Business or Focus on Science and Technology

• Culture and Communication Skills


• College Success Strategies

Plus

• One Academic Course

• Advanced Communication Strategies

(Undergraduate)

• Capstone Research Project (Graduate)

• Advanced Skills for the American Classroom

• Understanding Campus Culture

Plus

• Two Academic Courses

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

iBT 52 or aboveIELTS 5.0 or above(or equivalent)



You may enter the program at whatever level your language test allows and then progressthrough each phase in sequence. Successful completion of Phase 3 allows you to waivethe TOEFL language test requirement for admission to a degree program at the College of Professional Studies.

THREE-PHASE PROGRAM LETS YOU START AT YOUR OWN LEVEL

ACADEMIC COURSES HELP TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE DEGREE

Academic courses are taken at the College of Professional Studies and carry quarter-based credits.

The broad course selection includes:

• Business and Management

• Communications

• Chemistry

• Humanities and Social Science

• Leadership

• Nonprofit Management

• College Writing

• Mathematics and Statistics

• Technology and Information Science

I loved the program! It gave me the opportunity to learn many new things and meet many different people. It was hard work, but it was really worth it.

—Jose GomezSpring 2009

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OPEN THE DOORto academic, personal, and professional achievement

Students have two things to say about the American Classroom Program: It’s very challenging, and it’s worth all the hard work.

For a highly-motivated individual, it’s a wonderful opportunity to quickly jump right into the flow of American college life—and to share your university experience with thousands of fellow Northeastern University students!

This one-of-a-kind program also features:

• Three different starting levels, depending on your language proficiency

• Three semesters offered each year

• Specialized classes to develop skills to help you succeed in a U.S. university environment

• Up to three credit-bearing academic courses at the College of Professional Studies

• Academic advisors to help with the university application process

When you have successfully completed the American Classroom Program, you will be ready to pursue your undergraduate or graduate degree. Of course, we hope you will choose to continueyour studies at Northeastern University. But if you return home or enroll in another college or university, all of the benefits of theprogram are still yours: improved language fluency, an introductionto life on an American campus, and course credits. And dependingon your future degree program and level of study, those credits may be transferable.

Is this program right for you?

Take This Quick Test

If you are already speaking English at a high intermediate level, and wish to make your entry into U.S. academic life as smooth and productiveas possible, the American Classroom Program could be exactly what you are looking for.

o Do you have language skills of iBT 52 or above?

o Are you mature and motivated?

o Would you like to earn course credits while increasing your fluency in English?

o Do you want to apply your language skills in a real U.S. university classroom?

o Would you like to be fully prepared for admission as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. university?

PHASE 1: EXPLORE PHASE 2: EXPERIENCE PHASE 3: INTEGRATE

Build English language skills in preparation for full-time academic studies

Acquire advanced English and academicskills—and apply them in a credit-bearing course in your area of study

Achieve fluency and proficiency to ensure your success in a U.S. university while gaining credit from two academic courses

• Communication Skills


• Reading and Research

• Focus on Business or Focus on Science and Technology

• Culture and Communication Skills


• College Success Strategies

Plus

• One Academic Course

• Advanced Communication Strategies

(Undergraduate)

• Capstone Research Project (Graduate)

• Advanced Skills for the American Classroom

• Understanding Campus Culture

Plus

• Two Academic Courses

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS




You may enter the program at whatever level your language test allows and then progressthrough each phase in sequence. Successful completion of Phase 3 allows you to waivethe TOEFL language test requirement for admission to a degree program at the College of Professional Studies.

THREE-PHASE PROGRAM LETS YOU START AT YOUR OWN LEVEL

ACADEMIC COURSES HELP TO PREPARE YOU FOR YOUR UNDERGRADUATE OR GRADUATE DEGREE

Academic courses are taken at the College of Professional Studies and carry quarter-based credits.

The broad course selection includes:

• Business and Management

• Communications

• Chemistry

• Humanities and Social Science

• Leadership

• Nonprofit Management

• College Writing

• Mathematics and Statistics

• Technology and Information Science

I loved the program! It gave me the opportunity to learn many new things and meet many different people. It was hard work, but it was really worth it.

—Jose GomezSpring 2009

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THE AMERICAN CLASSROOM PROGRAMAdvanced language skills, experience, and confidence thatprepare you for one of the most important steps of your life

U.S. UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT

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STUDYENGLISH

Are you thinking about earning a degree at Northeastern University or otherU.S. college or university? Here’s the smartest place to start.

The American Classroom Program is a unique opportunity to improve your language abilities while also taking credit-bearing courses at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies. The program goes far beyond traditional ESL courses. It offers you a comprehensive academic and cultural experience that gives you an excellent start on your undergraduate or graduatedegree—and prepares you for success both in and out of the classroom.

As you gain the fluency you need to be fully comfortable in a U.S. university, you will also be practicing your language and social skills in real academiccourses—all in a supportive, international-friendly environment.

The American Classroom experience includes:

• Advanced English language training to meet university language proficiency requirements.

• Northeastern University credit-bearing courses—real classes with U.S. students!

• A specialized support system to help you with the social, cultural, administrative, and personal issues that international students face.

Within the American Classroom Program, you’ll find language courses that get right to your specific needs. They are designed to rapidly develop your reading, writing, comprehension, and conversation abilities—skills that will help you succeed in the classroom and in your personal and professional life. In Phase 2 and 3, language studies wrap around your academic subjects—supporting you all the way through the semester.

IT’S A WHOLE NEW ENVIRONMENT—WE’LL HELP YOU NAVIGATE

Mastering English is only the beginning. There are so many new things to take in, so much to learn as you fully enter into life on a busy Boston campus! Different cultures, new friends, college-level study skills,

travel, sports, communications, housing, social life—it’s a long list.

We appreciate the excitement of this time of your life, and we’re also aware of the challenges international students may have to deal with. To be sure your time at Northeastern University is truly memorable andpositive, the American Classroom Program gives you all the individual and academic help you will need to make the most of your experience.

The College of Professional Studies offers you a comprehensive network that includes:

• Global Student Success for help as you transition to study in the U.S.—or if you simply need a friendly face to turn to for advice and assistance.

• The International Student & Scholar Institute (ISSI) for assistance with immigration and employment issues.

• The Office of Academic and Student Support Services for schedule,course, or program assistance.

—Ammar Baroum

Winter 2010

This program gives new

students a good experience

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academic subjects before

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EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED—ANYWHERE

MORE THAN A LANGUAGE PROGRAM— A VALUABLE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

PREPARED TO ENTERA U.S. UNIVERSITYDEGREE PROGRAM

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY

ExperienceThe American Classroom!

SUCCEED

—Zhao YongyongiWinter 2010

The American Classroom Program made me feel easier as I prepared for the undergraduate day program at Northeastern University. I had a wonderful life experiencewhile I was studying here.

Apply to the American Classroom Program at the College of Professional Studies—the smartest place to start your U.S. academic career.

Enrollment Dates:September, January, May

Application Deadlines:Out-of-country applications are due 7 weeks prior to program start dates.In-country applications are due 3 weeks prior to program start dates.

LEARN MORE

For all the latest information you need to apply and the application forms, visit:

www.northeastern.edu/cps/americanclassroom

CONTACT US

For further assistance with international student admissions, contact:

College of Professional Studies Global Admissions+1.617.373.2400Toll-free (in the U.S.) [email protected]

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