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Levels and Duration

Levels

Students enrolled in the Haggerty English Language Program, whether for Intensive English or the Pathway Program, will start in one of the following levels depending on placement: 

  • Level 1 – Beginner
  • Level 2 – Intermediate
  • Level 3 – Advanced 
  • Level 4 – Academic Purposes 

A level can be completed in one 16-week semester (Fall/August start or Spring/January start). 
Students may be able to complete a level by enrolling in our intensive 5-Week Summer Session.

Duration

Students have completed the Pathway Program and meet our English language proficiency requirements for admission to Undergraduate or Graduate programs upon completion of Level 4 – Academic Purposes.

Students in the Intensive English Program are not required to complete Level 4 – Academic Purposes. All students will receive a certificate of completion indicating the highest level they have finished.

The total time in the program will depend upon the student’s initial placement level. Below is a table to demonstrate the duration based on the level that a student starts in. 

    Placement Level       Duration

              Level 1            16 months

              Level 2            12 months

              Level 3             8 months

              Level 4             4 months

*This is only an estimate and does not include factors that may cause a student to require more or less time to complete. Enrolling in the intensive 5-week Summer Session may decrease the duration time.

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