A focused and rigorous program that prepares you for success on a Bachelor's or Master's degree at Manhattan College USA. No TOEFL or IELTS score required.
Your pathway to degree study
The American Diploma for College Entrance provides the best route to a degree for students who do not yet have sufficient English language skills for entry to Manhattan College.
The program offers the ideal environment in which to develop your language and study skills in preparation for degree classes and ensures full cultural assimilation into Manhattan College:
Summary
- This Diploma course combines intensive English-language tuition with academic study skills.
- There are five modules included every semester: reading, writing, listening, speaking and study skills.
- The course is split into three stages and at Stage 3 students can begin earning degree credits from the academic faculties of Dean College.
Diploma Structure
Assessment
- Entry placement test
- Continuous assessment via classwork and course assignments: two essays, oral presentation and research report
- Mid-term and end of term exams, tutorials and progress reports
- Embassy exit test on completion of the programme
- No IELTS or TOEFL examination requirement
Stage 1 (10 weeks)
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of language structure and vocabulary appropriate to an academic environment.
Display reading and listening comprehension, note-taking and summarising skills. Meet basic research, academic writing, and oral presentation skills requirements.
Show ability to work in groups, evaluate own progress and demonstrate basic competence in study skills.
Reach a level of English language proficiency to IELTS level 5.0, TOEFL iBT 34.
Core content (lessons per week)
- Grammar (6)
- Vocabulary (4)
- Listening & speaking (8)
- Reading & writing (6)
- Study skills (4)
Stage 2 (10 weeks)
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of language structure and vocabulary in the execution of an oral presentation.
Display ability to critically evaluate texts, and recognise a variety of text types. Develop ability to formulate, present and argue a point of view both in writing and in discussion.
Show effective research and study skills.
Reach a level of English language proficiency to IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 45.
Core content (lessons per week)
- Grammar (5)
- Vocabulary (5)
- Listening & speaking (6)
- Reading & writing (8)
- Study skills (4)
Progression opportunities
Certificate courses or some foundation courses
Stage 3 (10 weeks)
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of language structure and vocabulary in the production of coherent academic writing.
Demonstrate an ability to comprehend and engage critically with ideas and texts.
Display the skills to participate and contribute effectively in a high level academic environment.
Show independent skills in research, analysis, synthesis, academic writing and oral presentation.
Reach a level of English language proficiency, to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 59.
Core content (lessons per week)
- Grammar (4)
- Vocabulary (6)
- Listening & speaking (6)
- Reading & writing (8)
- Study skills (4)
Progression opportunities
Diploma courses or some degree courses
STAGE 4 (10 weeks)
Learning Outcomes
Use higher order critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, interpretation and evaluation. Produce all required academic genres and tasks related to intended areas of study.
Participate effectively in formal or informal academic contexts.
Critically engage with texts in terms of purpose, context, content, structure and language.
Produce work according to western academic expectations and contexts.
Develop and refine study skills, and specifically research skills, appropriate for tertiary level. Reach a level of English language proficiency, to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 78.
Core content (lessons per week)
- Grammar (2)
- Vocabulary (6)
- Listening & speaking (4)
- Reading & writing (8)
- Study skills (8)
Progression opportunities
All degree courses including graduate programmes
Management of the Embassy Pathway Program
The American Diploma for College Entrance is an Embassy Pathway Program, run by Study Group and Embassy Language Schools, working in partnership with Manhattan College. Study Group is a world leader in education and training for international students. Every year, Study Group provides exceptional educational programs for 55,000 students from 140 countries.
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