Business English Program
For applicants within the U.S. only
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.
Business English Session Calendars
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
2025 English Session Calendar
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 6 | January 30 |
| 2 | February 3 | February 27 |
| 3 | March 3 | April 3 |
| 4 | April 7 | May 1 |
| 5 | May 5 | May 29* |
| 6 | June 2 | June 26 |
| 7 | July 7 | July 31 |
| 8 | August 4 | August 28 |
| 9 | September 2* | September 25 |
| 10 | September 29 | October 23 |
| 11 | October 27 | November 20 |
| 12 | November 24 | December 18 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 17 – 21
Summer Break – June 30 – July 4
Winter Break – Dec. 22 – Jan. 2
Observed Holidays
*Memorial Day – May 26
Labor Day – Sept. 1
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 27
| Class Days | Morning Class Times | Evening Class Times | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 am – 1:30 pm | or | 5 – 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am – 1:30 pm | or | 5 – 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am – 1:30 pm | or | 5 – 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am – 1:30 pm | or | 5 – 9:30 pm |
Fees & Tuition
| Class Days | Morning Class Times | Evening Class Times | # of Hours / Week | Application Fee International Students | Application Fee Residents / Tourists | Tuition for F-1 Visa Holder |
Tuition for Residents | Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 1:30 pm | or | 5 pm – 9:30 pm | 18 | $150 | $50 | $750 (elective courses included) | $400 | TBD |
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 |
