• Quarter-based academic calendar – 4 start dates
per year
• Conditional admission to most undergraduate and
graduate programs
• Easy transition to undergraduate and graduate
programs with no TOEFL or IELTS
• Small class sizes with about 10-17 students
• Experienced instructors with advanced degrees
• 18 hours of in-class instruction per week across 5
levels
• Courses offered in 4 skills: Writing, Reading,
Grammar, and Spoken English/Listening
• Outstanding university support for non-native
English speakers
• Individual conversation partner opportunities with
trained American students to practice speaking/
listening skills
• Access to all student services and resources
offered by DePaul University