English Language Programs

Why Penn’s English Language Programs (ELP)?• A top, accredited English language program in the U.S.• Ivy League quality instruction, curriculum and student services• Part of a vibrant university community• Small class sizes (12-16 students)• Diverse student body with 2,000 students from 35 countries each year

www.elp.upenn.edu

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA STATISTICS

PhiladelphiaCentrally located on the east coast, Philadelphia is the nation’s 5th largest city and former capital. The city is rich in culture, history, art, nature, shopping and entertainment.

Travel times to major US east coast cities.

1 of 8Ivy League universities

#9Ranked U.S. university — U.S. News & World Report, 2016

24,500+students including 4,500+ international students

PHILADELPHIA

WASHINGTON, D.C. 3 hours

NEW YORK 2 hours

BOSTON 6 hours

DRIVING TIMES

www.elp.upenn.edu

Intensive Program • Customize study and develop proficiency with academic, business, and general English course options • Core and elective course system• Planned social and cultural activities

Super-Intensive Program = Intensive Program + evening course(s)

ELP Offerings

Year-Round Programs

University Connection • Develop skills necessary to successfully apply and gain admission to US universities• Coursework on writing application essays• One-on-one advising with admissions specialist• Workshops on university admissions process• Improve academic English fluency and study skills

University Connection Plus = UniConn + SAT, GRE, GMAT preparation courses

Business Intensive Program • Build fluency and accuracy in business English• Four courses: Speaking in the Working World, Target Listening, Breakthrough Reading, Professional Writing

Global Citizen Study Abroad Program • Develop and transform global communication skills through English language instruction• Improve and enhance global understanding through guided social, cultural, and academic research projects• Explore and expand global knowledge through targeted Ivy League undergraduate course(s)

Institute for Academic Studies • Develop language skills to communicate clearly and confidently in a university setting• Learn about academic subjects in English through elective course options (e.g., Communications, Innovation and Technology, Leadership, Marketing, and Sustainability)• Guest lectures by Penn professors

Summer/Winter Institutes

Institute for Business Communication • Develop skills for success in business contexts• Enhance knowledge of real-world business issues• Courses include case studies and workplace simulations• Guest lectures by Penn professors

International Business Communication for Professionals • Develop professional English skills to communicate more effectively and confidently in international business settings• Enhance strategic speaking skills, persuasive communication, productive negotiation, and professional correspondences• Curriculum utilizes case studies and realistic business scenarios

Professional Program

7 weeks Beginner to advanced

General proficiency with academic and business options

7 weeks Intermediate to advanced

University preparation and admissions

7 weeks High-intermediate to advanced

Business English

4 or 8 months Advanced Academic English and undergraudate course(s)

4 weeks Intermediate to advanced

Introduction to academic subjects in English

4 weeks Intermediate to advanced

Introduction to business topics and skills

4 weeks Advanced Professional businesscommunication