Academic English Program

Saint Louis University's Academic English Program provides students with first-rate English language instruction and the necessary academic skills to succeed in college. The courses in Levels 1 and 2 are theme-based, and Levels 3, 4 and 5 are delivered using content-based instruction.

Objectives

Students in the Academic English Program will regularly participate in the following learning activities:

Present spoken and written ideas accurately and effectively in English
Write academic papers using citations and references
Read, understand and evaluate academic texts
Understand and use vocabulary common to academic disciplines
Take accurate notes in academic settings
Understand U.S. values in an academic setting

Entry Requirements for Academic English

Sub-score requirements may apply.

Exams
Level	TOEFL	IELTS	PTEA	Duolingo
Level 1: Beginner	< 35	< 4.0	< 36	< 55
Level 2: High Beginner	35	4.0	36	55
Level 3: Intermediate	40	4.5	38	65
Level 4: High Intermediate	50	5.0	40	75
Level 5: Low Advanced (for graduate students)	60	5.5	44	90

Undergraduate One-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
Total Credits		15

Undergraduate Two-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0300	Writing and Grammar Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0310	Exploring Cultures Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0320	Reading and Vocabulary Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0330	Listening and Speaking Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0350	English through Service Level 3: Intermediate	1
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
Total Credits		30

Undergraduate Three-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0200	Writing and Grammar Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0220	Reading and Vocabulary Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0230	Listening and Speaking Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0300	Writing and Grammar Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0310	Exploring Cultures Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0320	Reading and Vocabulary Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0330	Listening and Speaking Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0350	English through Service Level 3: Intermediate	1
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
Total Credits		42

Undergraduate Four-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0100	Writing and Grammar Level 1: Beginner	4
AEP 0120	Reading and Vocabulary Level 1: Beginner	4
AEP 0130	Listening and Speaking Level 1: Beginner	4
AEP 0200	Writing and Grammar Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0220	Reading and Vocabulary Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0230	Listening and Speaking Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0300	Writing and Grammar Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0310	Exploring Cultures Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0320	Reading and Vocabulary Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0330	Listening and Speaking Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0350	English through Service Level 3: Intermediate	1
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
Total Credits		54

Graduate One-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0500	Writing and Grammar Level 5: Low Advanced	4
AEP 0510	Intercultural Communication Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0520	Reading and Vocabulary Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0530	Listening and Speaking Level 5: Low Advanced	4
Total Credits		14

Graduate Two-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
AEP 0500	Writing and Grammar Level 5: Low Advanced	4
AEP 0510	Intercultural Communication Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0520	Reading and Vocabulary Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0530	Listening and Speaking Level 5: Low Advanced	4
Total Credits		29

Graduate Three-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0300	Writing and Grammar Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0310	Exploring Cultures Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0320	Reading and Vocabulary Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0330	Listening and Speaking Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0350	English through Service Level 3: Intermediate	1
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
AEP 0500	Writing and Grammar Level 5: Low Advanced	4
AEP 0510	Intercultural Communication Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0520	Reading and Vocabulary Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0530	Listening and Speaking Level 5: Low Advanced	4
Total Credits		44

Graduate Four-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0200	Writing and Grammar Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0220	Reading and Vocabulary Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0230	Listening and Speaking Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0300	Writing and Grammar Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0310	Exploring Cultures Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0320	Reading and Vocabulary Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0330	Listening and Speaking Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0350	English through Service Level 3: Intermediate	1
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
AEP 0500	Writing and Grammar Level 5: Low Advanced	4
AEP 0510	Intercultural Communication Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0520	Reading and Vocabulary Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0530	Listening and Speaking Level 5: Low Advanced	4
Total Credits		56

Graduate Five-Semester Academic English

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
AEP 0100	Writing and Grammar Level 1: Beginner	4
AEP 0120	Reading and Vocabulary Level 1: Beginner	4
AEP 0130	Listening and Speaking Level 1: Beginner	4
AEP 0200	Writing and Grammar Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0220	Reading and Vocabulary Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0230	Listening and Speaking Level 2: High Beginner	4
AEP 0300	Writing and Grammar Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0310	Exploring Cultures Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0320	Reading and Vocabulary Level 3: Intermediate	3
AEP 0330	Listening and Speaking Level 3: Intermediate	4
AEP 0350	English through Service Level 3: Intermediate	1
AEP 0400	Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0410	Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0420	Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate	3
AEP 0430	Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate	4
AEP 0450	English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate	1
AEP 0500	Writing and Grammar Level 5: Low Advanced	4
AEP 0510	Intercultural Communication Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0520	Reading and Vocabulary Level 5: Low Advanced	3
AEP 0530	Listening and Speaking Level 5: Low Advanced	4
Total Credits		68

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA, receive no grades lower than a "C," and meet minimum attendance requirements to remain in good academic standing.

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.

This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.