University pathway & academic English in the United States
Of the 468 language schools in the United States listed by A-Work Academy, 118 offer Academic English (University Preparation) courses (as of 2026-10-09).
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Schools by city
| City | Schools counted |
|---|---|
| New York | 10 schools |
| Boston | 9 schools |
| Los Angeles | 8 schools |
| San Diego | 6 schools |
| Chicago | 4 schools |
| Seattle | 4 schools |
| Berkeley | 3 schools |
| San Francisco | 3 schools |
| Santa Barbara | 2 schools |
| Dayton | 2 schools |
| Miami | 2 schools |
| Auburn | 2 schools |
| Newark | 2 schools |
| Madison | 2 schools |
| Salt Lake | 2 schools |
| Normal | 1 school |
| Harrisonburg | 1 school |
| Baton Rouge | 1 school |
| Indianapolis | 1 school |
| Nashville | 1 school |
| Corvallis | 1 school |
| Tacoma | 1 school |
| Jersey | 1 school |
| Petersburg | 1 school |
| San Marcos | 1 school |
| Tempe | 1 school |
| St. Louis | 1 school |
| Fairfax | 1 school |
| Fredonia | 1 school |
| Garden | 1 school |
| New Britain | 1 school |
| Washington DC | 1 school |
| Denver | 1 school |
| Syracuse | 1 school |
| Palisades Park | 1 school |
| Minneapolis | 1 school |
| Montgomery | 1 school |
| Denton | 1 school |
| Hayward | 1 school |
| San Bernardino | 1 school |
| Riverside | 1 school |
| Orlando | 1 school |
| Manhattan | 1 school |
| Glendale | 1 school |
| Baltimore | 1 school |
| Bellingham | 1 school |
| Pittsburgh | 1 school |
| Austin | 1 school |
| Cheney | 1 school |
| Columbia | 1 school |
| Blacksburg | 1 school |
| Marylhurst | 1 school |
| Charlotte | 1 school |
| Ellensburg | 1 school |
| Stockton | 1 school |
| Honolulu | 1 school |
| Lawrence | 1 school |
| Fort Collins | 1 school |
| Aurora | 1 school |
| Fresno | 1 school |
| Richmond | 1 school |
| Pullman | 1 school |
| Philadelphia | 1 school |
| Ypsilanti | 1 school |
| Menomonie | 1 school |
| Hempstead | 1 school |
| Skokie | 1 school |
| Santa Clara | 1 school |
| New Haven | 1 school |
| Indiana | 1 school |
| Bellevue | 1 school |
| Tucson | 1 school |
Language schools for University pathway & academic English
Illinois State University (INTO Direct Partnership: from Fall 2023)
Normal
As a university-affiliated center, it allows admission through a Pathway program for inte…
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
Louisiana State University (Shorelight - University Pathway)
Baton Rouge
Wide-ranging academic support from the university to help international students adjust q…
InterNexus-Indianapolis (University of Indianapolis)
Indianapolis
When students arrive in Indianapolis, Indiana, a staff member from the InterNexus center…
ELC (English Language Center)-Boston (Summer Course Only)
Boston
Located in the Back Bay area, which is packed with galleries, boutiques and cafes. · The…
Northeastern University
Boston Metro
. Guaranteed admission to the university and various other universities upon successful c…
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
LSI-San Diego
San Diego
LSI International Environment You can meet friends of many nationalities from all over th…
Oregon State University
Corvallis
Compared with direct admission, lower grades and English scores are required, and courses…
Pace University-New York Campus (ELI)
Manhattan (New York City)
Conditional admission available · Classes taught by carefully selected faculty
Zoni Language Center-New York
Manhattan (New York City)
F-1 students can only apply for classes at the Manhattan and Miami campuses. The Queens a…
Kaplan-Los Angeles Westwood
Los Angeles City (Los Angeles)
Worldwide Reputation Kaplan is a prestigious private language institution founded in 1938…
LSI-Boston
Boston
LSI International Environment: You will meet friends of many nationalities from around th…
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma
NESE (New England School of English)
Cambridge (Boston)
Excellent instructors All NESE instructors hold degrees from Harvard University and other…
Kaplan-Chicago
Chicago
Worldwide Reputation Kaplan is a prestigious private language institution founded in 1938…
Kaplan-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Worldwide Reputation Kaplan is a prestigious private language institution founded in 1938…
North Seattle College
Seattle
1) If you don't yet have your high school diploma, you can work toward both high school c…
LSI-Berkeley
Berkeley
LSI International Environment: You can meet friends of many different nationalities from…
Campus Education-Jersey City NJ
Jersey City
We have helped more than 10,000 students achieve their goals. · CAMPUS students come from…
OIEG (Oxford International)-New York
Manhattan (New York City)
Pace University
New York City
. Guaranteed admission to Pace University and a variety of other universities upon succes…
Kaplan-Boston
Boston
Worldwide Reputation Founded in 1938, Kaplan is a prestigious private language institutio…
Q International School
San Diego Metro
Richard Bland College of William & Mary (Navitas - University Pathway) (Contract ended 24.1.31)
Petersburg
As an extension of William & Mary, Richard Bland College prepares students for university…
Texas State University- San Marcos
San Marcos
4 core skills at 5 different levels (from beginning to advanced) offered every semester ·…
Arizona State University (Global Launch) (Kaplan - University Pathway)
Tempe
Upon completing the Global Launch Intensive English course, you can be conditionally admi…
Shoreline Community College
Seattle
Saint Louis University (INTO - University Pathway/Language)
St. Louis
As a center affiliated with the university, it allows international students to enter thr…
George Mason University (INTO - University Pathway/Language)
Fairfax
As a university-affiliated center, it allows admission through the Pathway, a program for…
Seattle Central College
Seattle
The only community college located in downtown Seattle · Named "College of the Year" by T…
Simmons University (Kaplan - University Pathway)
Boston Metro
LSI-NY
Manhattan (New York City)
LSI International Environment: You will meet friends of many nationalities from around th…
Campus Education-Manhattan NY
Manhattan (New York City)
We have helped more than 10,000 students achieve their goals. · CAMPUS students come from…
University of Dayton (Shorelight - University Admission)
Dayton
Various academic support services at the university for quick adaptation of international…
State University of New York (SUNY)-Fredonia
Fredonia
Fast track to graduation You will start taking credit courses sooner than traditional Eng…
Academy of Art University (AAU)
San Francisco
Korean students who graduated from this university have strong ties with one another.
Florida International University (ELI)
Miami
Adelphi University
Garden City
2019 US News and World Report National Universities ranking: 147 2019 US News and World R…
Suffolk University (INTO - University Pathway/Language)
Boston
As a university-affiliated center, you can enter through the Pathway program designed for…
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
American University (Shorelight - University Admission)
Washington DC
Various academic supports from the university for quick adjustment of international stude…
Colorado School of English
Denver
Syracuse University
Syracuse
Campus Education-Palisades Park NJ
Palisades Park
We have helped more than 10,000 students achieve their goals. · CAMPUS students come from…
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
CSU (California State University)-Long Beach
Long Beach (Los Angeles)
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
Ranked 79th among universities in the Southern U.S. in 2020 Various university academic s…
CATS College-Boston (University Preparation)
Boston
The College of Chicago
Chicago
Auburn University
Auburn
Various academic support services from the university to help international students adap…
SY Academy
Berkeley
University of North Texas (ELI)
Denton
UCSD (University of California-San Diego)
San Diego
San Diego is a fast-growing city in California and is full of energy. · The campus is loc…
Rutgers University-Newark (State University of New Jersey)
Newark
CSU (California State University)-East Bay
Hayward
CSU (California State University)-San Bernardino
San Bernardino
CSU (California State University)-San Marcos
San Marcos (San Diego)
Conditional admission letters are available, and because it is a small language center, t…
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
UC Riverside (University of California-Riverside)
Riverside
24 hours of classes per week · 6 class levels
Kaplan-New York Central Park (30+ Operated Separately)
Manhattan (New York City)
Worldwide Reputation Kaplan is a prestigious private language institution founded in 1938…
San Francisco State University (Oxford International: University Pathway)
San Francisco
University of Central Florida (Shorelight - University Pathway)
Orlando
Diverse academic support from the university helps international students adjust quickly,…
Drew University (INTO University Pathway/Language)
Madison
As a center affiliated with the university, it allows admission through the Pathway, a pr…
University of Delaware (ELI - University Pathway/Language)
Newark
[ Individual Tutoring ] At no additional charge, the ELI provides one-on-one tutoring by…
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Ambitious classes that motivate students, with the opportunity to audit university course…
University of Illinois at Chicago (Shorelight - University Pathway)
Chicago
Various university academic support programs for fast adjustment of international student…
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Glendale
University of Maryland-Baltimore
Baltimore
Conditional admission is available.
University of Massachusetts Boston (Shorelight - University Admission)
Boston
Western Washington University (Study Group - University Pathway: Direct Only)
Bellingham
ELC (English Language Center)-Los Angeles (20.6.19 Year-round English programs closed - Summer program only)
Los Angeles City (Los Angeles)
Close to Hollywood and Santa Monica Beach, and within walking distance of UCLA. · A schoo…
Converse International School of Languages-San Diego
San Diego
Class size is limited to 8 students, allowing for small-group lessons. · The General Engl…
CUNY-Hunter College
Manhattan (New York City)
No accommodation arrangement.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
University of Texas-Austin
Austin
UT photo ID card · Access to university facilities including the university library, inte…
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
> Conditional admission available, TOEFL waived > Effective learning environment between…
CSU (California State University)-Dominguez Hills
Carson (Los Angeles)
GEM-College of the Canyons (Managed Regular Program)
Los Angeles Metro
- TLC campus tutoring and faculty mentoring offered Monday through Friday - 3 one-on-one…
University of South Carolina (Shorelight - University Pathway)
Columbia
Various academic support from the university to help international students adapt quickly…
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
PIA (Marylhurst University)
Marylhurst
A lively learning atmosphere full of energy · Intensive English improvement and universit…
CEL-San Diego (Pacific Beach)
San Diego
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
Green River College
Auburn
- About 9,000 students are enrolled, including about 1,700 international students from 64…
University of the Pacific (Shorelight - University Admission)
Stockton
Diverse academic support from the university for the quick adjustment of international st…
GT Educational Center
Chicago
We provide excellent education and outstanding service to help students reach their best…
GV-Hawaii
Honolulu
University of Utah (Shorelight - University Pathway)
Salt Lake City
Diverse academic support from the university to help international students adapt quickly…
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
University of Kansas (Shorelight - University Pathway)
Lawrence
Wide range of university academic support for fast adaptation of international students S…
Colorado State University (INTO-Direct) (Pathway no longer available from May 2021)
Fort Collins
University of Washington (3-week short-term English course / Certificate program available)
Seattle
Community College of Aurora
Aurora
University of Southern California (USC International Academy)
Los Angeles City (Los Angeles)
CSU (California State University)-Fresno
Fresno
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
3 programs by purpose: Graduate Preparatory Program, Academic Preparatory Program, Englis…
CUNY-Queens College (Navitas-University Pathway/Language)
Queens (New York City)
Washington State University
Pullman
Wright State University
Dayton
integrated curriculum which reinforces input and results in greater retention. · TOEFL su…
Drexel University (ELC)
Philadelphia
Small classes for greater personal attention · Instructors with advanced degrees and many…
PI Art Center
New York City
For students who missed their timing and had to walk a path entirely different from art c…
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti
ELC (English Language Center)-Santa Barbara (20.6.19 Year-round English Program Closing - Summer Program Only)
Santa Barbara
Kings Education-University of Wisconsin-Stout (University Pathway)
Menomonie
Hofstra University
Hempstead
As a university-affiliated center, it allows admission through the Pathway, a program for…
Florida International University (Shorelight-University Pathway)
Miami
Diverse academic support from the university to help international students adjust quickl…
New York Film Academy-Los Angeles (International Pathway)
Los Angeles City (Los Angeles)
Goal Training Educational Center
Skokie
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Santa Clara
Wisconsin English Second Language Institute (WESLI)
Madison
Conditional admission letters available WESLI works with education counselors in many cou…
Kaplan-San Francisco (Berkeley)
Berkeley
Worldwide Reputation Kaplan is a prestigious private language institution founded in 1938…
Hope International University
Fullerton (Los Angeles)
Yale University (summer only)
New Haven
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana
Bellevue College
Bellevue
University of Arizona
Tucson
A high-quality ESL program with a long history of more than 30 years · Study at a nationa…
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Of the 468 language schools in the United States listed by A-Work Academy, 118 offer Academic English (University Preparation) courses (as of 2026-10-09).
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