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One of the top programs in the U.S., the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs (ELP) offers Academic English, Business English, and General English to 2,000 students from 35 countries each year. As part of the university community, the ELP opens the door for students to study English at a top-ranked U.S. university.
Welcome to Philadelphia, America’s birthplace. A vibrant and diverse city of 1.5 million people, Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States, and has...
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Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is one of the 8 Ivy League universities.
#8 US university — U.S. News & World Report, 2015
#1 Undergraduate business school, Wharton —U.S. News & World Report, 2015
24,500+ students including 4,000+ international students
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W A S H I N G T O N , D.C . 1.5 hrs.
N E W Y O R K 1.25 hrs.
B O S T O N 5 hrs.
Centrally located, Philadelphia is only hours away from all major east coast U.S. cities, and accessible by all major modes of transit.
Historical Significance
A Cultural Scene
An Active Outdoor Life
Gourmet Restaurants and
Ethnic Food
An Exciting Nightlife
Tax-free Shopping
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Penn’s ELP provides students with resources that uniquely prepare them for academic and business experiences.
Experienced FacultyAll full-time instructors hold Master’s or PhD degrees in English as a Second Language (ESL) or Applied Linguistics and have extensive teaching experience. ELP instructors also have specific areas of expertise, such as business, science, academic preparation, and university admissions. Active in international organizations, they research, publish, and regularly present at professional conferences.
Well-equipped university classrooms
Immersion in the language and culture of the U.S.
Exposure to the U.S. university system
Small class sizes (average of 8–14 students)
Cross-cultural exchange with Penn students
Program Overview
Student Services and Resourcespage 23
Accommodationspage 24
Custom Programs are available for organizations that have specific needs. These high-impact programs can be delivered internationally at the client’s site or on Penn’s campus in Philadelphia. Contact the ELP for additional information.
Online Courses focus on academic English, university admissions, and business English topics, and are available throughout the year. Please visit www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/online for current course options.
Benefits of Studying at Penn’s ELPYear-Round Programs Summer Institutes Professional
Program
Intensive Program
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University Connection & University Connection Plus
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Business Intensive Programpage 10
Institute for Academic Studiespage 13
Institute for Business Communication page 14
Institute for Legal Studiespage 17
Institute for MBA and LLM Preparationpage 18
International Business Communication for Professionalspage 20
Length of program
7 weeks 7 weeks 7 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 2 or 4 weeks
Type of English study
General with academic & business options
Academic & university admissions
General business
Academic content-based
Business content-based
Legal content-based
Pre-MBAPre-LLM
Professional
English level and requirements
All levels Intermediate – advanced
High intermediate – advanced
Intermediate – advanced
High intermediate - advanced
High intermediate - advanced
Advanced and MBA or LLM acceptance
Intermediate – advanced + 2 years work experience
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C o r e C o U r s e s
Core courses cover integrated skills, including speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary.
Intensive Program
super-intensive ProgramSuper-Intensive Program (SIP) allows Intensive Program students to take additional evening or Friday courses once or twice per week (totaling 22 or 24 academic hours per week).
In the ELP’s accredited Intensive Program (IP), students develop their English language skills through well-designed core and elective courses.
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes **Each of the levels, 100-700, has its own required core course with a specific curriculum designed for that level.
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Intermediate and advanced-level students choose from over 40 electives that focus in-depth on specific skills.
Intensive Program Sample Week Schedule 20 academic hours per week*
“The strength of Penn ELP is the outstanding instructors, who are professional and supportive academically and personally. I learned so much and achieved my goal of getting into a top graduate school and improving English skills for my career.”— Glaucia M., Brazil
P r o g r a m f e at U r e s
7 weeks Session length
20 hours Per week
8 levels beginner to advanced
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9 am
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1 pm
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4 pm
mon –thurs mon –thurs mon –thursfri fri
Listening and SpeakingCore**
Conversational Strategies
Listening and Speaking Core** Vocabulary
Development
Lunch
Strategies for Active Listening
writing for Academic Purposes
All Skills Core**
All Skills Core**
Reading and writingCore**
Advanced Grammar
Lunch Lunch
Lunch
Reading Academic Texts
elementary to low- intermediate level (100-500)
intermediate level (600-700) advanced level (800)
Lunch
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P r o g r a m f e at U r e s
7 weeks Session length
20 hours Per week
intermediate to advanced levels
University Connection
University Connection PlusThe University Connection
program (UniConn) prepares students for the undergraduate and graduate school admissions process as well as academic study at the university level.
University Connection Plus (UniConn Plus) includes all components of UniConn while replacing one elective course with one SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT preparation course.
P r o g r a m b e n e f i t s
•AcademicEnglishandstudyskills•Courseworkonwritingapplicationessays and statements of purpose•One-on-oneadvisingwithuniversity admissions specialists•Workshopsonuniversityadmissionsprocess•OpportunitytomeetU.S.University admissions representatives
U n i v e r s i t y a C C e P ta n C e s
UniConn and UniConn Plus students have been accepted into top undergraduate and graduate pro-grams in the U.S., such as: MassachusettsInstituteOfTechnology
Yale University
Stanford University
UniversityOfPennsylvania
Duke University
Boston College
Credit non-degree courses at PennEligible advanced-level students can take a credit course through Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS). This option allows students to study alongside Penn undergraduate students and earn academic credit. Students who take a credit course are also enrolled in 3 advanced ELP electives.
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UniConn and UniConn Plus Sample Week Schedule20 academic hours per week*
mon-thurs mon-thurs
UniConn UniConn-Plus
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
Listening to Lectures
SAT Preparation
Applying to U.S. Universities
University Application Essay
Lunch Lunch
Academic Reading & writing
writing Research Papers
Test Strategies for TOEFL
Academic Speaking
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The Business Intensive Program (BIP) focuses on building general Business English skills for high-intermediate to advanced-level students and professionals. No prior business experience is required.
Business Intensive Program
Business Intensive Program Sample Week Schedule20 academic hours per week
Target Listening
Speaking in the working world
Lunch
breakthrough Reading
Professional writing
mon –thurs
P r o g r a m f e at U r e s
7 weeks Session length
20 hours Per week
High-intermediate to advanced levels
“Penn is a great place to study English as there are many activities on the university campus and in the city of Philadelphia to practice your English, learn about American culture, and make great friends from all over the world.”— Carlos A., Spain
1 academic hour = 50 minutes
P r o g r a m C o U r s e s
Students build awareness, fluency and accuracy in using the language of business by taking four business English courses dedicated to developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
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Institute for Academic StudiesInstitute for Academic Studies provides a foundation for university-level English. Students receive an introduction to academic content-based language and experience life and culture at a U.S. university.
Guest lecture by University Professor
Art museum Visit
Historical District Visit
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Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2 Elective 2Elective 2
monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday
Lunch Lunch Lunch LunchLunch
Core: Philadelphia in a Global Context
Core: Philadelphia in a Global Context
Core: Philadelphia in a Global Context
Core: Philadelphia in a Global Context
Core: Philadelphia in a Global Context
* 1 academic hour = 50 minutes** All Skills Core course covers integrated skills, including speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
Institute for Academic Studies Sample Week Schedule20 academic hours per week*
P r o g r a m f e at U r e s
4 weeks Session length
20 hours Per week
3–5 hoursField work or socio-cultural activities per week
4 lectures by Penn professors
intermediate to advanced levels
C o r e C o U r s e
Introduces learners to skills and strategies utilized by successful U.S. university students and includes a focus on the culture and history of Philadelphia.
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Students choose 2 content-based English language elec-tives in areas such as Com-munications, Innovation & Technology, Leadership, Marketing, Resiliency, and Sustainability.
f i e l d w o r k
Through class-wide and inde-pendent field work, students go beyond the classroom to find connections to their studies across Philadelphia’s many unique neighborhoods.
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12 pm
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2 pm
Afternoon & Evening Activites
Understanding business innovation
Understanding business innovation
Exploring Global Strategy
Strategic SpeakingExploring Global Strategy
Strategic Speaking Strategic Speaking Strategic SpeakingStrategic Speaking
Effective meetings and Negotiations
Effective meetings and Negotiations
Effective meetings and Negotiations
Effective meetings and NegotiationsEffective meetings
and Negotiations
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
major League baseball Game
Lunch
Professional business writing
Professional business writing
Professional business writing
Professional business writing
Art museum Visit Penn Faculty Guest Lecture
Institute for Business Communication Sample Week Schedule20-25 academic hours per week*
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
Analyzing business strategies
Negotiating effectively
Collaborating in meetings
Speaking persuasively
Corresponding clearly over email
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i n t r o d U C t i o n t o P r o f e s s i o n a l C o m m U n i C at i o n
The Institute for Business Communication (IBC) engages students in courses that cover a variety of real world business issues and topics. IBC is designed to improve students’ business knowledge and professional communication skills through use of simulated business activities and targeted assessments. No prior business experience is required.
Institute for Business Communication
P r o g r a m f e at U r e s
4 weeksSession length
20-25 hours Per week
High-intermediate to advanced
3-5 hours Socio-cultural activities per week
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11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
Afternoon & Evening Activites
United States Constitution
United States Constitution
United States Constitution
United States Constitution
United States Constitution
Supreme Court Cases
Supreme Court Cases
Supreme Court Cases
Supreme Court Cases
Supreme Court Cases
Core: introduction to the U.S. Legal System
Core: introduction to the U.S. Legal System
Core: introduction to the U.S. Legal System
Core: introduction to the U.S. Legal System
Core: introduction to the U.S. Legal System
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Penn Faculty Guest Lecture
Field Trip: Constitution Center
major League baseball Night
Institute for Legal Studies Sample Week Schedule20 academic hours per week*
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday
The Institute for Legal Studies (ILS) explores the U.S. legal system through a unique content-based language curriculum. The program is designed for students who are interested in law and other related fields. No prior legal experience is required.
Institute for Legal Studies
P r o g r a m f e at U r e s
4 weeksSession length
20 hours Per week
High-intermediate to advanced
3-5 hours Socio-cultural activities per week
P r o g r a m C o U r s e s
Courses focus on the U.S. legal system as well as contemporary legal issues and topics while using an integrated skills approach to help students improve their speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students conduct a research project and visit historic and legal attractions.
Institute for Legal Studies
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9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
mbA/LLm Core Course**
mbA/LLm Core Course**
mbA/LLm Core Course**
mbA/LLm Core Course**
mbA/LLm Core Course**
Lunch Lunch Lunch LunchLunch
Guest Lecture and Discussion with wharton/Law Professor
Networking Event major League baseball Game
Academic & Cultural interactions
Academic & Cultural interactions
Academic & Cultural interactions
Academic & Cultural interactions
Academic & Cultural interactions
Institute for MBA and LLM Preparation Sample Week Schedule20 academic hours per week*
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes**Students will be grouped according to their program (MBA or LLM).
Case analysis and discussion
Classroom participation strategies
Effective presentations
Reading and writing under time pressure
Accurate pronunciation
monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday
m b a a n d l l m l a n g U a g e s k i l l sThe Institute for MBA and LLM
Preparation (IMLP) equips students with the academic, cultural, and language skills needed for successful and fulfilling MBA and LLM degree experiences. Admission to an MBA or LLM program is required.
Institute for MBA and LLM Preparation
P r o g r a m f e at U r e s
3 weeksSession length
20 hours Per week
Advanced level
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f o r i n t e r m e d i at e s P e a k e r s
2 weeks* Session length
30 hours Per week
3-5 hoursProfessional and socio-cultural activities per week
*Online module available for intermediate students after completion of the 2 week program. Additional fees apply.
8 am
9 am
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12 pm
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2 pm
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6 pm
Essential business writing
implementing a Global Strategy
Lunch
Describing Data
Persuasive Speaking
Corporate Visit
sample day
Advanced Speakers Sample Day Schedule30 academic hours per week*
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
The International Business Communication for Professionals (IBCP) program concentrates on business communication competencies needed in today’s globalized business world. Two years of professional work experience are required.
International Business Communication for Professionals
f o r a d va n C e d s P e a k e r s
4 weeks Session length
20–25 hours Per week
3-5 hoursProfessional and socio-cultural activities per week
ta r g e t e d b U s i n e s s C o m m U n i C at i o n s k i l l s
Negotiation strategies and productive meetings
Effective presentations
Persuasive communication
Professional email correspondence
Cross-cultural interactions
P r o g r a m C o U r s e s
Students improve the effectiveness and confidence with which they communicate in professional situations in English. Targeted skills are integrated into simulations based on current international business cases.
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Productive meetings
business Analysis & Decision making
Lunch
Smart Negotiations
Cross-Cultural interactions
Guest Lecture
sample day
Intermediate Speakers Sample Day Schedule30 academic hours per week*
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
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Student Services and Resources
On-campus Resources
Free Activites and Trips:
Wireless internet
Student Health Services
Access to computer labs, university museums, 15 libraries
Lectures by well-known professors and industry leaders
Transportation around campus
Dining plan options (additional fees apply)
Fitness centers (additional fees apply)
Social and cultural activities, including museum visits, concerts, and parties
Field trips, such as professional sporting events, shopping excursions, and beach trips
Conversation Partners program to practice English with native speakers (based on availability)
Penn student clubs to volunteer, play sports, or explore new interests
The ELP has excellent resources and support services for students.
Additional Resources
•Academicadvising•Assistancewithcultural
adjustment, housing, and visas
•Privatetutoring(additionalfees apply)
•Learnaboutfuneventsoncampus and in Philadelphia
•Relaxwithacupofcoffee,meet new people, and practice English
•Checke-mailonPenncomputers
Student Center
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off- CamPUs oPtionsPenn’sOff-Campus Services has information on area apartments, hotels, and other housing options. Please check the ELP website, (www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/housing_other) for more information.
Accommodations
international hoUse0.64 kilometers from ELP
Suites of ten single rooms with shared lounge, bathroom, and optional kitchen.
Over 350 American and international student residents.
Free activities, such as international festivals and foreign films.
sheraton Universit y Cit y 0.48 kilometers from ELP
Shared or single rooms available.
Private bathroom, microwave/mini refrigerator, and access to hotel fitness center.
homestay within walking distance of campus
Private bedroom, some shared meals with host family.
Experience of American life with English-speaking family.
dormitories – sUmmer only
On-Campus Penn Dormitories provide a true U.S. university living experience.
Available for ELP students attending July and August programs only.
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Residents have access to shared fitness center, game room, and theater room.
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The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic, or other University administered programs or employment. Questions or complaints regarding this policy shouldbedirectedto:ExecutiveDirector,OfficeofAffirmativeActionandEqualOpportunityPrograms, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or by phone at (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).
The federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act requires Penn to provide information on its security policies and procedures and specific statistics for criminal incidents and arrests on campus to students and employees, and to make information and statistics available to prospective students and employees on request. The College and University Security Information Act requires Penn to provide information on its security policies and procedures to students, employees, and applicants; and to provide crime statistics to students and employees, and make those statistics available to applicants and prospective employees upon request. This information is available by calling the Division of Public Safety at 215.898.7297.
Apply to English Language Programs:Enrollment form can be downloaded at: www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/apply Program-specific requirements can be found on the enrollment form.
For more information, please contact us at: University of PennsylvaniaEnglish Language Programs110 Fisher-bennett Hall3340 walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104-6274USA
TEL: 1.215.898.8681FAx: [email protected]/elp
AccreditationsThe Intensive Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period of August 2006 through August 2016 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the US Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the US. We also adhere to the standards of the following two organizations, of which the ELP is a member: AAIEP: Association of American Intensive English Programs, UCIEP: Consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs.
Enrollment in the ELP does not constitute admission to any other program at the University of Pennsylvania.
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University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs 110 Fisher-bennett Hall 3340 walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104-6274 USA
TEL: 1.215.898.8681 FAx: 1.215.898.2684 [email protected] www.sas.upenn.edu/elp