Academic English Course in USA

UC San Diego Extension:
Situated in La Jolla, 12 miles north of Downtown, UC San Diego Extension and the English for Academic and Professional Development (EAPD) program are committed to helping professionals, academics, and individuals attain their educational goals through high-quality education and instruction. The evening courses in the EAPD program at UC San Diego are specially tailored for those with a busy schedule and who would like to focus on personal growth and self-development. All credit-bearing courses have been approved by the UC San Diego Department of Linguistics, Department of Communication, or Warren College.

The University of California, San Diego is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Why Choose UC San Diego Extension?

- Qualified & Experienced Instructors
All instructors have a Masters' degree and have experience in the field. There is an emphasis on practical based curriculum rather than theory.

- Small Class Sizes
With a maximum class size of 18, all students are given individual attention and feedback.

- Practical Language Instruction
Group and pair work is highly emphasized to give students the opportunity to practice and fine tune their new and growing skills.

Course modules / topics include:
- Academic Writing
- Academic Competence in the U.S. University
- Advanced Pronunciation and Fluency
- Advanced Topics in Academic Writing
- Business Writing for Non-native English Speakers
- Effective Oral Presentation
- Grammar and Editing I and II
- Grammar and Vocabulary Building
- Pronunciation and Fluency
- Scientific and Technical Writing for Non-native English Speakers
- Topics in Advanced English Structure
- Topics in Writing Mechanics

Visitor Policy:
Before enrolling and paying for any class, interested students may attend the first class meeting as a visitor. However, all students must be enrolled by the second class meeting or they will not be allowed into the classroom.