Academic English
George Mason University
The Academic English program provides you with top-rated English language instruction and the academic skills to succeed at Mason.
NEW: Academic English 2.0 Our updated Academic English program includes:
- Assured study plan: placement assurance for students with qualifying scores under a year old at program start
- Measured progress: consistent growth at each level (estimated 10 TOEFL/.5 IELTS points per semester)
- Enhanced level transfer: level portability across our US partners
- Academic study plan calculator: add your program and English scores and receive an estimated study plan showing your duration of study
Key Information
Program highlights include:
- Intensive English to prepare for university study
- Academic advising throughout the program
- Small classes of 16 students on average
- Highly-trained and experienced instructors
- Participation in the weekly conversation group, English Corner
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
High school diploma required.English Language Requirements
No English language requirement; students will be assessed and placed upon arrival.Class size
20
2026 Fall Start (August)
Degree start date : 17th August 2026 - Degree end date: 8th December 2026
- Semester 1 fall: 17th August 2026 - 8th December 2026
2027 Spring Start (January)
Degree start date : 11th January 2027 - Degree end date: 4th May 2027
- Semester 1 spring: 11th January 2027 - 4th May 2027
2027 Summer Start (May)
Degree start date : 12th May 2027 - Degree end date: 23rd July 2027
- Semester 1 summer: 12th May 2027 - 23rd July 2027
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 8,980.00
Approximate cost
$ 8,980.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon