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Make the American Language Academy your first stop in your Brooklyn College career.

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American Language Academy

Our Fall 2020 Term is online. Improve your English from anywhere!

Since 1997, the Brooklyn College American Language Academy (ALA) has provided high-quality, intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to both domestic and international students.

When you improve your English language skills, you see the benefit in your personal, academic, and professional life. We are committed to providing the highest caliber of education and the best experience you can have in learning English.

The ALA offers three programs:

Part-Time English Program (PTEP)

$250 for 9 weeks
Tuesday and Thursday
2 hours a night (7–9 p.m.), 4 hours a week

Intensive English Program (IEP)

$1,100 for 9 weeks
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday on Zoom
5 hours a day (9 a.m.–2 p.m.), 20 hours a week

Short-Term Intensive Programs (STIP)

Groups and institutions only.

Customizable curriculum and flexible schedules.
Sliding pay scale.

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