English Overview

The Pacific Global Intensive English Program (IEP) helps you improve your English-language proficiency in writing, reading, speaking and listening to meet your academic, personal and professional goals. Our international students benefit from an immersive curriculum, expert instruction and a flexible start.

Mission

The Pacific Global English Language Institute provides rigorous, student-centered English language instruction that fully prepares international students to succeed in their university studies. It creates a welcoming environment for both learning and living in a new culture, where all feel safe and supported. The PACG ELI is dedicated to maintaining best practices in TESOL instruction and building sustainable educational programs through regular review and improvement.

Pre-Sessional English (Undergraduate/Graduate)
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Pacific Global’s Extended Accelerator, Academic Accelerator, Master’s Accelerator, and Advanced Master’s Accelerator Programs integrate the IEP into their curriculum through an immersive 10-16-week study experience that combines language, culture, and academics.

  • Extended Accelerator Program (Undergraduate)
Course Length
Program Duration
Program Curriculum
Progression Requirements
Progression Into
16 weeks (Spring/Fall semesters); 10 weeks (Summer semester)
Students are required to take 3 total semesters (2 semesters of English + credit-bearing courses and 1 semester of credit-bearing courses) before progressing into their Degree Program.
Semester 1: English for Academic Purposes I (Listening/Speaking & Reading/Writing) and Pacific credit-bearing courses Semester 2: English for Academic Purposes II (Listening/Speaking & Reading/Writing) and Pacific credit-bearing courses Semester 3: Pacific credit-bearing courses
Successful completion of each level within the Extended Accelerator Program
Pacific Degree Program
  • Academic Accelerator Program (Undergraduate)
Course Length
Program Duration
Program Curriculum
Progression Requirements
Progression Into
16 weeks (Spring/Fall semesters); 10 weeks (Summer semester)
Students are required to take 2 total semesters (1 semester of English + credit-bearing courses and 1 semester of credit-bearing courses) before progressing into their Degree Program.
Semester 1: English for Academic Purposes II (Listening/Speaking & Reading/Writing) and Pacific credit-bearing coursesSemester 2: Pacific credit-bearing courses
Successful completion of each level within the Extended Accelerator Program
Pacific Degree Program
  • Master’s Accelerator Program (Graduate)
Course Length
Program Duration
Program Curriculum
Progression Requirements
Progression Into
16 weeks (Spring/Fall semesters); 10 weeks (Summer semester)
Students are required to take 2 semesters of English + credit-bearing courses before progressing into their Degree Program.
Semester 1: English for Academic Purposes II, Reading/Writing and Pacific credit-bearing courses Semester 2: Advanced Graduate Writing & Communication and Pacific credit-bearing courses
Successful completion of each level within the Master’s Accelerator Program
Pacific Degree Program
  • Advanced Master’s Accelerator Program (Graduate)
Course Length
Program Duration
Program Curriculum
Progression Requirements
Progression Into
16 weeks (Spring/Fall semesters only)
Students are required to take 1 semesters of English + credit-bearing courses before progressing into their Degree Program.
Advanced Graduate Writing & Communication and Pacific credit-bearing courses
Successful completion of Advanced Graduate Writing & Communication course
Pacific Degree Program
Set the foundation for your academic study in the U.S. with this 16-week program

Program Details

Course Length
Program Duration
Program Curriculum
Progression Requirements
Progression Into
16 weeks (Spring/Fall semesters); 10 weeks (Summer semester)
Undergraduate: Students are required to take 1 semester of English before progressing into their Accelerator Program. Graduate: Varies based on students' English scores and degree program. Students could be required to take 1, 2, or 3 semesters of English before progressing into their Accelerator or Degree Program.
Applied Integrated Skills and Grammar
Successful completion of the Pre-Sessional English Program
Undergraduate: Extended Accelerator Program Graduate: Master's Accelerator Program or Degree Program (Data Science only)
Minimum TOEFL®
Minimum IELTS™
iTEP™
50 or below
5.0 or below
3.0 or below

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UOP International’s English programs are available for both Undergraduate and Graduate level students. Visit the appropriate admissions page to learn more about how to apply.

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16-Week Undergraduate English Programs (PSE, EAP, & AAP) Accredited by CEA

The Pacific Global English Language Institute is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation for the period August 2020 through December 2025 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S. For further information about this accreditation, please contact CEA, 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, (703) 665-3400, www.cea-accredit.org.

Standards & Complaints Policy:

CEA Standards: http://cea-accredit.org/about-cea/standards
CEA Complaint Policy: http://cea-accredit.org/about-cea/complaints

Learn more about the CEA accreditation process.

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