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Fast-track your university study
When you join University preparation programs at the International Study Center, you can be sure that you have the opportunity to improve your English and earn academic credits at the fastest possible rate.
We know that international students don't want to waste time preparing for university, so ISC programs allow you to earn academic credits while you are gaining confidence in English and US study skills:
- International First Year: complete all the coursework for Year One of your bachelor's degree (up to 31 credits)
- Pre-Master's Program: earn up to 6 credits towards your master's degrees
University study timeline for international students
The undergraduate student timeline and graduate student timeline help you calculate the likely duration of your study at University in America.
These timelines serve as a guide only. Your program duration and study plan is confirmed after a post-arrival English test.
Study timeline for undergraduate level students
International students who have completed high school can fast-track to US bachelor's degree graduation in the timeline below, depending on English level on entry.
This fast-track study plan is for the next available start date at the International Study Center:
English level
|
IELTS 3.5 or TOEFL 425 PB/36 iBT |
IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL 475 PB/52 iBT |
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 520 PB/68 iBT |
| Aug-Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan-Apr 2013 | |||
| May-Jul 2013 | |||
| Aug-Dec 2013 |
Year 2 |
Year 2 |
|
| Jan-Apr 2014 | Year 2 (semester 1) | ||
| May-Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug-Dec 2014 | Year 2 (semester 2) |
Year 3 |
Year 3 |
| Jan-Apr 2015 | Year 3 (semester 1) | ||
| May-Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug-Dec 2015 | Year 3 (semester 2) |
Year 4 |
Year 4 |
| Jan-Apr 2016 | Year 4 (semester 1) | ||
| May-Jul 2016 | |||
| Aug-Dec 2016 | Year 4 (semester 2) | ||
|
Total study |
4 years, 4 months |
3 years, 8 months |
3 years, 4 months |
| English for Academic Purposes | International First Year | Bachelor's degree | Vacation |
Study timeline for graduate level students:
International students who have completed the equivalent of a US 4-year bachelor's degree can graduate with a master's degree in the timeline below, depending on English level and academic qualifications on entry.
This study plan is for the next available start date for each program:
English level
|
IELTS 3.5 or TOEFL 425 PB/36 iBT | IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL 475 PB/52 iBT | IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 520 PB/68 iBT |
| Aug-Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan-Apr 2013 | Year 1 (semester 1) | ||
| May-Jul 2013 | |||
| Aug-Dec 2013 |
Year 1 |
Year 1 |
Year 1 (semester 2) |
| Jan-Apr 2014 | Year 2 (semester 1) | ||
| May-Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug-Dec 2014 |
Year 2 |
Year 2 |
Year 2 (semester 2) |
| Jan-Apr 2015 | |||
|
Total study |
2 years, 8 months |
2 years, 4 months |
2 years, 4 months |
| English for Academic Purposes | Pre-Master's Program |
Master's degree | Vacation |
* An official TOEFL or IELTS score is not required for admission to these programs. Students can complete the Study Group English test to determine their language level. Ask to take our English test.
