english electives
Elective English Language Classes
Excel’s elective courses are all 3 hours per week of classroom instruction and 12 hours per 4-week session. Students can choose from four courses designed to increase fluency and proficiency.
Accent Reduction Course
Excel’s Accent Reduction Course has three distinct levels designed to help Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced students to speak more clearly, confidently, and accurately. Each level has three 4-week sections. The course covers important topics from all aspects of pronunciation – sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation. Activities will give students opportunities to improve their pronunciation and communication skills in context.
English Session Calendars
2024 English Session Calendar
Session | Start Date | End Date |
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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 |
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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 | Class Times |
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Monday & Wednesday | 2 – 3:30 pm |
or | |
Tuesday & Thursday | 2 – 3:30 pm |
Fees & Tuition
Class Days | Class Times | # of Hours / Week | Application Fee | Tuition for F-1 International Students |
Tuition for Residents / Tourists |
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Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs |
2pm-3:30pm | 3 | $50 | Elective courses included | $100 / $50 if enrolled in a full-time program |