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Spring 2021 Short Courses will be offered live virtually online.
Join us from wherever you are in the world!
Our short courses are intended for adult learners who are non-native speakers of English and would like to improve their English communication skills for both professional and social reasons. The short course program may be a good fit for you if you are...
- visiting Atlanta for a short period of time
- a professional with a limited schedule
- an au pair (review our au pair Frequently Asked Questions)
- an Atlanta resident looking for personal enrichment
Is this the right program for you? Learn more to decide.
Fees and Requirements
Course Fee:
$225 per 1.2 credit/12-hr course
Computer Support Fee: $25 per session
*Learn about discounted course fees available to eligible students, scholars, employees, and spouses.
Payment must be made in full online by credit/debit card, electronic check, or bank transfer within one week of application submission.
When you apply you will be asked to provide a copy of the following government-issued identification documents based on your status:
- U.S. visa holder: a copy of your U.S. visa and passport from your home country
- U.S. citizen: your U.S. passport
- U.S. permanent resident: your U.S. permanent resident card and your U.S. passport
You will need to upload your documents in any of the following file types: .pdf, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .doc.
Some courses may require the purchase a textbook or the payment of activity fees. Required textbooks will be noted in your acceptance email.
Choose the Right Level of Study
The Language Institute does not provide a placement exam for short courses and allows applicants to select their own level of study. Applicants are strongly advised to use our Level Self-Assessment information to help determine which level is best for their current level of English proficiency. There will be no refunds after each sessions deadline and no one may request a class change after Day 2 of a session.
Schedule
Classes meet on Monday (M), Tuesday (T), Wednesday (W), and Thursday (R) as noted in the schedules below*. No classes meet on Friday.
Spring and Fall classes meet two days per week. Summer classes meet four days per week.
* Example: A class with TR meets on Tuesday and Thursday. A class with MTWR meets Monday through Thursday.
Apply Now
Click through the yellow boxes below to see course offerings for upcoming sessions and to access the online application form. Click the course name to read a description of the course.
Please note that a course may be canceled due to low enrollment. The Language Institute will notify applicants immediately by email if a course is canceled, and applicants will receive a full refund.
Application and Refund Deadline: Friday, January 1
Time | Beginning to Intermediate (Monday & Wednesday) | High Intermediate to Advanced (Tuesday & Thursday) |
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9:00-10:00 a.m. EST | Grammar Basics | TOEFL Prep |
6:30-8:00 p.m. EST | Everyday Conversation | No class offered |
Application and Refund Deadline: Friday, January 29
Time | Beginning to Intermediate (Monday & Wednesday) | High Intermediate to Advanced (Tuesday & Thursday) |
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9:00-10:30 a.m. EST | No class offered | American Pronunciation |
6:30-8:00 p.m. EST | No class offered | Job Search Communication 1 |
Application and Refund Deadline: Friday, March 5
Time | Beginning to Intermediate (Monday & Wednesday) | High Intermediate to Advanced (Tuesday & Thursday) |
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9:00-10:30 a.m. EST | More Everyday Conversation | Total Communication |
6:30-8:00 p.m. EST | Reading Club | Job Search Communication 2 |
Application and Refund Deadline: Friday, April 2
Time | Beginning to Intermediate (Monday & Wednesday) | High Intermediate to Advanced (Tuesday & Thursday) |
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9:00-10:30 a.m. EST | Practical Writing: Basic Emails | More Total Communication |
6:30-8:00 p.m. EST | Everyday Conversation | American Popular Culture |