University of Pennsylvania
English Language Programs
Study English
at an Ivy League
University
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One of the top programs in the U.S.,
the University of Pennsylvania’s
English Language Programs (ELP)
offers Academic English, Business
English, and General English to
2,000 students from 35 countries
each year. As part of the university
community, the ELP opens the
door for students to study English at
a top-ranked U.S. university.
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Program Overview
Intensive
Program
page 07
Summer
English
Institute
page 09
University
Connection &
University
Connection Plus
page 10
Business
Intensive
Program
page 12
International
Business
Communication
Program
page 14
Summer
Institute for
International
Business
Students
page 16
Length of
Program
7 weeks
4 weeks
7 weeks
7 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
Type of
English study
General with
academic &
business options
Content-based
Academic &
university
admissions
General business
Professional
Pre-MBA
English
level and
requirements
All levels
Intermediateadvanced
Intermediateadvanced
High
intermediateadvanced
Student Services
and Resources
page 19
Accommodations
page 20
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Custom Programs are available
for organizations that have specific
needs. These high-impact programs
can be delivered internationally at
the client’s site or on Penn’s campus
in Philadelphia. Contact the ELP for
additional information.
High
intermediateadvanced +
2 years work
experience
Advanced +
2 years work
experience or
MBA acceptance
Partial Client List
Banco Bradesco
Fulbright Commission
Samsung
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
Toyota Corporation
Universidad del Norte
Benefits of Studying
at Penn’s ELP
Penn’s ELP provides students with resources
that uniquely prepare them for academic and
business experiences.
Well-equipped
university
classrooms
Immersion in the
language
and culture of the
U.S.
Exposure
to the U.S.
university system
Small class
sizes (average of
8–14 students)
Cross-cultural
exchange with
Penn students
Experienced Faculty
All full-time instructors hold
Master’s or PhD degrees
in English as a Second
Language (ESL) or Applied
Linguistics and have extensive
teaching experience. ELP
instructors also have specific
areas of expertise, such as
business, science, academic
preparation, and university
admissions. Active in
international organizations,
they research, publish,
and regularly present at
professional conferences.
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“The strength of Penn
ELP is the outstanding
instructors, who are
professional and
supportive academically
and personally. I learned
so much and achieved
my goal of getting into a
top graduate school and
improving English skills
for my career.”
— Glaucia M., Brazil
Intensive Program
In the ELP’s accredited Intensive Program (IP),
students develop their English language skills through
well-designed core and elective courses.
P r o g r a m F e at u r e s
7 weeks
20 hours
8 levels
Session length
Core Courses
Elective Courses
Core courses cover integrated
skills, including speaking,
listening, reading, writing,
grammar and vocabulary.
Intermediate and advancedlevel students choose from
over 40 electives that focus
in-depth on specific skills.
Per week
Beginner to advanced
Intensive Program Sample Week Schedule
20 academic hours per week*
8 am
9 am
Elementary to Low- Intermediate
Level (100 -500)
Intermediate Level (600 -700)
Advanced Level (800)
mon –thurs
mon –thurs
mon –thurs
Listening
and Speaking
Core**
fri
Listening and
Speaking
Core**
All Skills
Core**
Vocabulary
Development
Writing
Workshop
10 am
11 am
All Skills
Core**
fri
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Advanced
Grammar
12 pm
1 pm
Reading and
Writing
Core**
Clear
Pronunciation
2 pm
3 pm
Lunch
Conversational
Strategies
Reading
Academic Texts
4 pm
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes **Each of the levels, 100-700, has its own required core course with a specific curriculum designed for that level.
Super-Intensive Program
Super-Intensive Program (SIP) allows Intensive Program
students to take practice courses in the evenings once or twice
a week (totaling 22.5 or 25 academic hours per week).
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Summer English Institute
The Summer English Institute provides a foundation for
university-level English. Students receive an introduction
to academic content-based language and experience life
and culture at a U.S. university.
P r o g r a m F e at u r e s
4 weeks 1 lecture
20 hours
3–5
hours
Session length
Per week, by a university
professor
Per week
Intermediate, high-intermediate,
advanced levels
Field work or socio-cultural
activities per week
Summer English Institute Sample Week Schedule
monday
9 am
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
All Skills Core*
All Skills Core
All Skills Core
All Skills Core
All Skills Core
Elective**
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Art Museum
Visit
Historical
District Visit
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
Guest lecture
by University
Professor
* All Skills Core course covers integrated skills, including speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar.
** Elective course covers academic content and themes that may include topics from Economics, Environmental Science, Design, and Psychology.
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University
Connection
The University Connection
program (UniConn)
prepares students for the
undergraduate and graduate
school admissions process as
well as academic study at
the university level.
P r o g r a m F e at u r e s
7 weeks
20 hours
Session length
Per week
Intermediate to advanced levels
Program benefits
•Academic English and study skills
•Customized academic plans
•One-on-one meetings with a university advisor
(maximum 3 hours per session)
•Orientation to the U.S. university system
•University admissions-related workshops
University
Connection
Plus
University Connection Plus
(UniConn Plus) includes all
components of UniConn,
plus SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT
preparation courses and
extensive one-on-one meetings
with a university advisor.
U n i v e r s i t y Acc e p ta n c e s
UniConn and UniConn Plus students have been
accepted into top undergraduate and graduate programs in the U.S., such as:
UniConn and UniConn Plus Sample
Week Schedule
20 academic hours per week*
8 am
UniConn
UniConn-Plus
mon-thurs
mon-thurs
Listening to
Lectures
SAT
Preparation
Applying
to U.S.
Universities
University
Application
Essay
Lunch
Lunch
Academic
Reading &
Writing
Writing
Research
Papers
Test Strategies
for TOEFL
Academic
Speaking
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
4 pm
Yale University
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
Stanford University
University Of Pennysylvania
Duke University
Boston College
Credit non-degree
courses at Penn
Eligible advanced-level students can take a
credit course through Penn’s College of Liberal
and Professional Studies (LPS). This option
allows students to study alongside Penn
undergraduate students and earn academic
credit. Students who take a credit course are also
enrolled in 3 advanced ELP electives.
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Business
Intensive
Program
The Business Intensive Program
(BIP) focuses on building general
Business English skills for highintermediate to advanced-level
students and professionals. No prior
business experience is required.
“Penn is a great place to
study English as there
are many activities on
the university campus
and in the city of
Philadelphia to practice
your English, learn
about American culture,
and make great friends
from all over the world.”
— Carlos A., Spain
P r o g r a m F e at u r e s
7 weeks
20 hours
Session length
Per week
High-intermediate to
advanced levels
Business Intensive Program Sample
Week Schedule
20 academic hours per week
mon –thurs
10 am
11 am
Speaking in the Working
World
Target Listening
12 pm
Lunch
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
Breakthrough Reading
Professional Writing
4 pm
1 academic hour = 50 minutes
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International
Business
Communication
Program
The International Business Communication
Program (IBCP) concentrates on business
communication competencies needed in
today’s globalized business world. Targeted
skills are integrated into simulations based
on current international business cases.
Two years of professional work experience
are required.
P r o g r a m F e at u r e s
4 weeks
20–25
hours
3-5
hours
International Business Communication Program Sample Week Schedule
20–25 academic hours per week*
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
8 am
Ta r g e t e d Bu s i n e s s
c o m m u n i c at i o n S k i l l s
Productive meetings
Persuasive and
strategic speaking
Negotiation
strategies
Cross-cultural
interactions
Business Analysis &
Decision Making
Building a Global
Strategy
Building a Global
Strategy
Persuasive Speaking
9 am
Business Analysis &
Decision Making
10 am
Strategic Speaking
Strategic Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Persuasive Speaking
Smart Negotiations
Describing Data
Describing Data
Smart Negotiations
Smart Negotiations
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Productive
Meetings
Productive
Meetings
Essential Business
Writing
Essential Business
Writing
Socio-cultural Event
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
Corporate Visit
Professional writing
4 pm
Team and individual
presentations
5 pm
Session length
Wharton Leadership
Lecture
6 pm
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
Per week
Professional and socio-cultural
activities per week
sample program ac t i v i t e s
High-intermediate to advanced
levels
Guest lecture from
Wharton professor and/
or local business leader
Wharton conference
Corporate visit and
business networking
event
Optional trip to NYC or
Washington, DC
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Summer
Institute for
International
Business
Students
The Summer Institute for
International Business Students
(SIIBS) equips students with the skills
needed for success with the first year
MBA curriculum. Admission into an
MBA program or two years of work
experience is required.
mba and business
l a n g uag e s k i l l s
Case study analysis,
discussion, and
write-up
Classroom participation
strategies
Team presentations
Speed reading and
timed writing
Accurate pronunciation
P r o g r a m F e at u r e s
4 weeks
20 hours
Session length
Per week
Summer Institute for International Business Students Sample Week Schedule
20 academic hours per week*
Advanced level
sample program
ac t i v i t i e s
Guest lecture by
Wharton faculty
Discussion with recent
Wharton alumnus
Corporate visit and
business networking
event
Major League Baseball
Phillies game
Optional trip to NYC or
Washington, DC
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
8 am
Power Reading
Accurate Speaking
Power Reading
Accurate Speaking
Speed Reading and
Writing
MBA Core:
Case Study Analysis,
Discussion, and
Write-Up
MBA Core:
Presentations
MBA Core: Listening
to Business
Lectures
MBA Core:
Team Building
MBA Core:
Idioms
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Corporate Visit
Discussion with
Wharton Alumnus
9 am
10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
Guest Lecture and
Discussion with
Wharton Professor
3 pm
*1 academic hour = 50 minutes
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Student Services
and Resources
The ELP has excellent resources and
support services for students.
Student Center
Free Activites and Trips:
•Learn about fun events on
campus and in Philadelphia
•Relax with a cup of coffee,
meet new people, and
practice English
•Check e-mail on Penn
computers
Social and cultural
activities, including
museum visits,
concerts, and parties
Additional
Resources
Field trips, such
as professional
sporting events,
shopping excursions,
and beach trips
Conversation
Partners program
to practice English
with native speakers
(based on availability)
Penn student clubs
to volunteer, play
sports, or explore
new interests
• Academic advising
• Assistance with cultural
adjustment, housing,
and visas
• Private tutoring (additional
fees apply)
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On-campus Resources
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Wireless internet
Student Health
Services
Access to computer
labs, university
museums, 15 libraries
Lectures by well-known
professors and industry
leaders
Transportation around
campus
Dining plan options
Fitness centers
(additional fees apply)
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Accommodations
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ELP House at
the Sheraton
0.48 kilometers
from ELP
International
House
0.64 kilometers
from ELP
Shared or single
rooms available.
Suites of ten single
rooms with shared
lounge, bathroom,
and optional
kitchen.
Private bathroom,
microwave/mini
refrigerator, and
access to hotel
fitness center.
Over 350 American
and international
student residents.
Homestay
within walking
distance of campus
Private bedroom,
some shared meals
with host family.
Experience of
American life
with Englishspeaking family.
Dormitories –
Summer Only
On-Campus Penn
Dormitories
provide a true U.S.
university living
experience.
Off-Campus Options
Penn’s Off-Campus Services has
information on area apartments, hotels,
and other housing options. Please check
the ELP website,
(www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/housing_other)
for more information.
Available for
ELP students
attending July
and August
programs only.
Free activities,
such as
international
festivals
and foreign films.
Points of Interest
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Institute of Contemporary Art
Penn Park
Penn Museum
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Health and Fitness Center
30th Street Train Station
Movie Theater
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Fresh Grocer
Penn Ice-Skating Rink
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Apply to English
Language Programs:
Enrollment form can be
downloaded at:
www.sas.upenn.edu/elp/apply
Program-specific requirements
can be found on the enrollment
form.
For more information, please
contact us at:
University of Pennsylvania
English Language Programs
110 Fisher-Bennett Hall
3340 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6274
USA
Tel: 1.215.898.8681
Fa x: 1.215.898.2684
elp@sas.upenn.edu
www.sas.upenn.edu/elp
The University of Pennsylvania values
diversity and seeks talented students, faculty
and staff from diverse backgrounds. The
University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate
on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, color, national or
ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a
Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran in the
administration of educational policies, programs
or activities; admissions policies; scholarship
and loan awards; athletic, or other University
administered programs or employment.
Questions or complaints regarding this policy
should be directed to: Executive Director, Office
of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut
Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106 or
by phone at (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or
(215) 898-7803 (TDD).
The federal Crime Awareness and Campus
Security Act requires Penn to provide information
on its security policies and procedures and specific
statistics for criminal incidents and arrests on
campus to students and employees, and to make
information and statistics available to prospective
students and employees on request. The College
and University Security Information Act requires
Penn to provide information on its security
policies and procedures to students, employees,
and applicants; and to provide crime statistics
to students and employees, and make those
statistics available to applicants and prospective
employees upon request. This information is
available by calling the Division of Public Safety
at 215.898.7297.
Accreditations
The Intensive Program at the University of
Pennsylvania’s English Language Programs
is accredited by the Commission on English
Language Program Accreditation for the period of
August 2006 through August 2016 and agrees to
uphold the CEA Standards for English Language
Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized
by the US Secretary of Education as a national
accrediting agency for English language programs
and institutions in the US. We also adhere to the
standards of the following two organizations, of
which the ELP is a member: AAIEP: Association
of American Intensive English Programs, UCIEP:
Consortium of University and College Intensive
English Programs.
Enrollment in the ELP does not constitute
admission to any other program at the University
of Pennsylvania.
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University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs
110 Fisher-Bennett Hall
3340 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6274 USA
Tel:
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1.215.898.8681
Fa x: 1.215.898.2684
elp@sas.upenn.edu
www.sas.upenn.edu/elp