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CP Program Curriculum

The College Preparatory Program is divided into four levels, each with its own focus. Each level focuses on the core skills of English listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. The levels feature a unified approach to learning by cultivating the progressive development of students’ English language skills in core courses that are linked to content-based courses intended to give students experience in studying academic subject material in English.

Level 1: Beginner

Courses:

  1. Integrated English Studies: Beginner Listening & Speaking

  2. Integrated English Studies: Beginner Reading Skills & Discussion

  3. Integrated English Studies: Beginner Writing & Grammar

  4. The Foundations of Earth Science

  5. TOEFL Preparation I

Assessments:

In addition to passing all course-based assessments with a minimum score of 70%, Level 1 students must also meet the following requirements:

  • Final In-Class Writing: Students complete a writing assignment using one of the organizational styles learned in the Beginner Writing & Grammar class. This assessment comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • Level 1 Speaking Evaluation: Two interview-style speaking evaluations based on the content of the Foundations of Earth Science course are held during the midterm week and final week of the term. The midterm speaking evaluation is 15% and the final speaking evaluation comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • TOEFL: All students are required to take the TOEFL ITP in Week 10. Students are encouraged to achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 450.

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Level 2: Lower Intermediate

Courses:

  1. Integrated English Studies: Lower-Intermediate Listening & Speaking

  2. Integrated English Studies: Lower-Intermediate Reading Skills & Discussion

  3. Integrated English Studies: Lower-Intermediate Writing & Grammar

  4. The Foundations of American Studies

  5. TOEFL Preparation II

Assessments:

In addition to passing all course-based assessments with a minimum score of 70%, Level 2 students must also meet the following requirements:

  • Final In-Class Writing: Students complete a writing assignment using one of the organizational styles learned in the Lower-Intermediate Writing & Grammar class. This assessment comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • Level 2 Speaking Evaluation: Two interview-style speaking evaluations based on the content of the Foundations of American Studies course are held during the midterm week and final week of the term. The midterm speaking evaluation is 15% and the final speaking evaluation comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • TOEFL: All students are required to take the TOEFL ITP in Week 10. Students are encouraged to achieve a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 460.

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Level 3: Upper Intermediate

Courses:

  1. Integrated English Studies: Advanced Listening & Speaking

  2. Integrated English Studies: Advanced Reading Skills & Discussion

  3. Integrated English Studies: Advanced Writing & Grammar

  4. The Foundations of Psychology

  5. TOEFL Preparation III

Assessments:

In addition to passing all course-based assessments with a minimum score of 70%, Level 3 students must also meet the following requirements:

  • Final In-Class Writing: Students complete a writing assignment using one of the organizational styles learned in the Upper-Intermediate Writing & Grammar class. This assessment comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • Level 3 Speaking Evaluation: Two interview-style speaking evaluations based on the content of the Foundations of Sociology course are held during the midterm week and final week of the term. The midterm speaking evaluation is 15% and the final speaking evaluation comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • TOEFL: All students are required to take the TOEFL ITP in Week 10. Students are encouraged to achieve a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 470.

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Level 4: Advanced

Courses:

  1. Integrated English Studies: Upper-Intermediate Listening & Speaking

  2. Integrated English Studies: Upper-Intermediate Reading Skills & Discussion

  3. Integrated English Studies: Upper-Intermediate Writing & Grammar

  4. The Foundations of Sociology

  5. TOEFL Preparation II

Assessments:

In addition to passing all course-based assessments with a minimum score of 70%, Level 4 students must also meet the following requirements:

  • Final In-Class Writing: Students complete a writing assignment using one of the organizational styles learned in the Advanced Writing & Grammar class. This assessment comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • Level 4 Speaking Evaluation: Two interview-style speaking evaluations based on the content of the Foundations of Psychology course are held during the midterm week and final week of the term. The midterm speaking evaluation is 15% and the final speaking evaluation comprises 25% of the class grade.

  • TOEFL: All students are required to take the TOEFL ITP in Week 10. A TOEFL ITP score of 480 or higher is required for students to complete the CP program and be accepted into the Liberal Arts program.

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.