Intensive English

PIA has five core levels of ESL classes. In each level, students will attend classes in reading, writing, grammar and speaking/listening. Classes are held Monday through Friday with a total of 20 hours of class per week. Within these classes, students will not only improve their English but also have a chance to study cultural topics, computer skills, and other points of special interest.

GED

PIA offers an opportunity for international students who have not finished high school in their home countries to prepare for and pass the GED exams. Students in the GED program should acquire the proficiency level required to pass exams in math, science, social studies, composition and literature. GED graduates may qualify to continue their education at Marylhurst University, or choose to attend other colleges or universities in the United States.

Foundations and Pathways to Success

PIA offers Academic English courses designed to help international students be successful in undergraduate and graduate programs at Marylhurst University.

Undergraduate Foundations courses are integrated with Marylhurst Literature and Human Studies courses. They are primarily intended for international students with conditional admission to Marylhurst University.
Students focus on composition and revision of various essay forms. Writing projects are directly linked to subject matter covered in the Marylhurst University courses.

Graduate Pathways to Success courses are integrated with Marylhurst University Business courses. They are primarily intended for international students who intend to apply to the MBA program at Marylhurst University. Students focus on methods of inquiry, forms of communication in the work place, and a term paper. Writing projects are directly linked to subject matter covered in Marylhurst University Business courses.

Short-Term

Short-term programs combine English language training with social and cultural activities as well as excursions to the region’s points of interest. Our Short-Term programs offer a blend of studies and sightseeing. Often these programs are very popular for students on holiday or summer vacation. Have fun while learning English in the USA. Please contact us to prepare a specific program for yourself and your group. For some pictures of previous short term groups, please click here.