Business English Program
For applicants within the U.S. only, temporarily a distance course offered online
Thrive in an American Company with Business English
The Business English Program is a three-month language learning course* designed for students with advanced proficiency who desire to become more fluent and confident and help increase their career prospects. The course reflects the latest trends in business and helps students encounter American business culture, develop grammar skills to be successful in their career, and develop the communication skills needed to thrive in a professional context.
Advance your career and improve your confidence whether you’re networking, giving a presentation, writing email correspondence, or completing a written report. Apply for our Business English classes today.
*temporarily a distance course offered online
Business English Session Calendars
2023 English Session Calendar
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 3* | January 26 |
| 2 | January 30 | February 23 |
| 3 | February 27 | March 30 |
| 4 | April 3 | April 27 |
| 5 | May 1 | May 25 |
| 6 | May 30* | June 22 |
| 7 | July 3 | July 27 |
| 8 | July 31 | August 24 |
| 9 | August 28 | September 21 |
| 10 | September 25 | October 19 |
| 11 | October 23 | November 16 |
| 12 | November 20 | December 14 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 13 – 17
Summer Break – June 26 – 30
Winter Break – Dec. 18 – Jan. 5
Observed Holidays
*New Year’s Day Observed – Jan 2
*Memorial Day – May 29
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – Sept. 4
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 23
2024 English Session Calendar
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 8 | February 1 |
| 2 | February 5 | February 29 |
| 3 | March 4 | April 4 |
| 4 | April 8 | May 2 |
| 5 | May 6 | May 30* |
| 6 | June 3 | June 27 |
| 7 | July 8 | August 1 |
| 8 | August 5 | August 29 |
| 9 | September 3* | September 26 |
| 10 | September 30 | October 24 |
| 11 | October 28 | November 21 |
| 12 | November 25 | December 19 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 18 – 22
Summer Break – July 1 – 5
Winter Break – Dec. 23 – Jan. 3
Observed Holidays
*Memorial Day – May 27
Labor Day – Sept. 2
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 28
| Class Days | Class Times |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am – 3 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 3 pm |
Fees & Tuition
| Class Days | # of Hours / Week | Application Fee International Students | Application Fee Residents / Tourists | Tuition for F-1 Visa Holder |
Tuition for Residents | Books |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday – Thursday 9am-3pm |
18 | $150 | $50 | $750 (elective courses included) | $400 | $60 |
Program Level Details
Excel English Institute offers a Business English Program for students who demonstrate advanced level proficiency on the program placement test. The goal of the program is to improve the students’ ability to use oral and written communication effectively in a variety of business contexts, and the program is divided into four parts. The chart below shows the proficiency levels for both oral and written communication for each part. Students are administered the placement test to determine eligibility for the program. The following chart signifies student mastery of skills.
| Points | Level of Achievement | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100% | Level I Meets Highest Achievement Standard | A |
| 80-89% | Level II Acceptably Meets Achievement Standard | B |
| 70-79% | Level III Marginally Meets Achievement Standard | C |
| Under 70% | Level IV Does Not Meet Achievement Standard | F |
Achievement Scale for Each Part of the Business English Program
| Oral Communication | Written Communication |
|---|---|
| Use networking techniques to develop business connections | Produce writing in both formal and informal registers |
| Use language to clarify and confirm information | Write an e-mail to summarize a decision |
| Use effective language to make decisions | Write an effective report |
| Oral Communication | Written Communication |
|---|---|
| Make an impact in oral presentation | Write a press release to endorse a product |
| Resolve conflict in a business context | Avoid conflict in emails |
| Problem-solve ethical dilemmas | Write a press release to minimize damage |
| Oral Communication | Written Communication |
|---|---|
| Use techniques to manage questions after a presentation | Write an investment proposal |
| Use techniques for effective negotiating | Write an email to summarize terms and conditions |
| Use creativity in brainstorming sessions | Write a mission statement |
| Oral Communication | Written Communication |
|---|---|
| Orally present in spontaneous situations | Write an effective summary |
| Use techniques to pursue payment for goods or services | Write a proposal of a growth strategy |
| Hold a teleconference | Produce an effective written report |
