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
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
2026 English Session Calendar
Session | Start Date | End Date |
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1 | January 5 | January 29 |
2 | February 2 | February 26 |
3 | March 2 | April 2 |
4 | April 6 | April 30 |
5 | May 4 | May 28 |
6 | June 1 | June 25 |
7 | July 6 | July 30 |
8 | August 3 | August 27 |
9 | August 31 | September 24 |
10 | September 28 | October 22 |
11 | October 26 | November 19 |
12 | November 23 | December 17 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 16 – 20
Summer Break – June 29 – July 3
Winter Break – Dec. 21 – Jan. 1
Observed Holidays
Memorial Day – May 25
Labor Day – Sept. 7
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 26
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 |