Updated for 2024
Why study English with DBU?
- Live class interactions
- Participate with students from all around the world
- Same high-quality IEP curriculum
- Instructors are native English speakers
- Certificate for each course successfully completed
- Work towards IEP completion
Classes Offered:
- Basic English Skills
- Conversation
- Pronunciation
- Writing
- Grammar
- Reading
- Academic Skills
Class Schedules
8-Weeks of Class / 50 minutes Class sessions. All class times are based on local Dallas, Texas time (U.S. Central Time). *Specific term class times are subject to change.
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Basic English Skills: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
Conversation: 4:00-4:50 p.m.* Monday, Wednesday, and Friday |
Conversation: 3:00-3:50 p.m.* Monday, Wednesday, and Friday |
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Pronunciation: 5:00-5:50 p.m.* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
Pronunciation: 5:00-5:50 p.m.* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
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Reading: 3:00-3:50 p.m.* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
Reading: 2:00-2:50 p.m.* Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
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Writing to Communicate: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
Writing to Communicate: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday |
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Grammar: |
Grammar: 11:00-11:50 a.m* Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday |
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Academic Skills: 10:00-10:50 a.m.* Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday |
| Class Start Dates | |||
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| Start Date | End Date | Cost per course | |
| Fall-1 2024 | August 6, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | $450 USD |
| Fall-2 2024 | October 15, 2024 | December 10, 2024 | $450 USD |
| Spring-1 2025 | January 14, 2025 | March 7, 2025 | $450 USD |
| Spring-2 2025 | March 19, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | $450 USD |
| Summer 2025 | May 27, 2025 | July 22, 2025 | $475 USD |
Program Requirements
- Students must apply and be accepted to the Intensive English Program.
- Students must be outside the U.S. or on an F2 Visa within the U.S.
- Students must be able to attend live class meetings for the entire 8 week term.
- Students must complete our online placement test.
- Eligibility for specific courses depends on the placement test results.
- A score of 60 or better on the Duolingo English Test* is recommended for IEP Level 3-4 courses.
* Ask your DBU Admissions Counselor to inquire about other English test equivalents.
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Application Priority Dates:
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Fall 1 Term - July 15, 2024
Fall 2 Term - September 23, 2024
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Spring 1 Term -December 9, 2024
Spring 2 Term - February 17, 2025
Summer Term - May 5, 2025
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Technology Requirements
- Computer with Web Camera and Microphone
- High Speed Internet/Wifi