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Parents are requested to carefully read our Student-Parent Commitment prior to registering their children at the American Language Center. Its policies are enforced uniformly for the well-being of all students and the safe operation of the center.

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20 hours per 10-week term

2 hours per week

Annual registration: autumn / winter / spring

Special summer programs

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View Academic Calendar

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View Fees

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View CEFR Alignments

Children: Ages 4 to 11

Levels

• Children remain in the same level for the entire academic year.
  • Toddlers (age 4)
  • Pre-Child (age 5)
  • Child 1 to 6 (ages 6 to 11)
    • Children in levels 1, 2 and 3 are placed English aptitude and by age.
    • Children in levels 4, 5 and 6 are placed by English aptitude, mixed ages.
    • Children 11 years of age whose birthday is before January 31 are asked to enroll in the junior program.

Juniors and Young Adults: Ages 12 to 14

Levels

• Juniors and Young Adults advance one level per term.
  • Junior Program (ages 12 to 14)
    • 12 levels. Students advance one level per term, or 3 levels per academic year.
    • When reaching the age of 15, juniors take an adult placement test and move to the appropriate adult level.
  • Young Adult Program (ages 12 to 14)
    • 4 Levels. Reserved for high-level students who have completed Junior level 12.
    • When reaching the age of 15, students in the young adult program may:
      • Take an adult placement test and move to the appropriate adult level; or
      • Remain in the young adult program through age 16. Prior to turning age 17, take an adult placement test and move to the appropriate adult level.

| One Term per Level

Class Times in the Young Learner Programs

Young learner classes meet 1 day per week for 2 hours.

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Students register annually each autumn.

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