English for International Students & Scholars: Summer Program - Courses & Programs

Enhance your English skills & explore U.S. culture

The Summer Session EISS program provides intensive English instruction and cultural orientation for those interested in working and studying in an academic environment in the U.S. or in using English professionally. The program will be offered online twice. Students may choose either session or both.

Three-week Session 2 (June 21–July 9, 2021)
Three-week Session 3 (July 12–July 30, 2021)

The program features project-based learning with a focus on the students’ academic interests and professional topics through

Online task-based activities and individual assignments
Small-group instruction
Individual consultations with the teacher

Highlights

Improve your ability to use English accurately in speaking and writing.
Build skills for communicating in culturally appropriate ways.
Develop the language skills to achieve your professional, academic, and personal goals in your field.
Practice reading, note-taking, and listening to lectures and presentations.
Use English in daily communication with your instructors, peers, and others.

Faculty

EISS offers you the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated ESOL teacher with experience in a wide range of disciplines.

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Shena Driscoll Salvato

Student experiences

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"We met great teachers and classmates here. We studied hard together. We had lunch and dinner together. Are you ready to start a new life?"

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"I made a lot of friends from different countries, learned a lot, and grew more comfortable living in the United States. I will enter my graduate program in the fall with more confidence!"