Accelerated College Degree Program
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Earn a US high school diploma and an associate ’ s degree through an intensive program of language and academic study that starts at EF Seattle .
Program overview
The EF Accelerated College Degree Program provides students who have not yet graduated from high school with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma and an associate ’ s degree in the United States .
The program is divided into two phases : The first phase of study takes place at EF Seattle where you ’ ll strengthen and reinforce your English fluency and academic writing skills . Phase two involves two years of academic study where you ’ ll earn your high school diploma and associate ’ s degree at a partner university .
You ’ ll graduate at least one year earlier than your classmates back home – saving you time and money . After completion of your associate ’ s degree , you may choose to continue your university education by transferring your university credits towards the completion of a full bachelor ’ s degree .
Living on a US campus
While enrolled in the second phase of the EF Accelerated College Degree Program , you ’ ll be living and learning alongside American students as you gain further English fluency and earn your associate ’ s degree . You ’ ll choose between studying on the campuses of Green River College , Seattle Central College or Pierce College , all of which are located in Washington State . You ’ ll work closely with your University Pathway Manager to determine your academic discipline and how best to apply your academic credentials .
Guaranteed placement
The program guarantees you successful entry to a college degree program through our trusted partnerships with accredited institutions of higher learning where you ’ ll graduate with the academic qualifications you need to succeed .
Program details
32 lessons of 40 minutes per week . Phase two at a partner university .
Program duration 6 , 9 or 11 months ( first phase ) followed by two years of study at one of EF ’ s three partner colleges .
Locations Phase one : EF Seattle Phase two : One of our partner colleges – choose from Green River College , Seattle Central College and Pierce College in the US .
English requirement - 11-month program : IELTS 4.0 , TOEFL
343 PBT / 19 iBT , UPiBT 33 or EF SET 41 - 9-month program : IELTS 4.5 , TOEFL 410
PBT / 34 iBT , UPiBT 39 , or EF SET 46 - 6-month program : IELTS 5.0 , TOEFL 510 / 62 iBT , UPiBT 45 or EF SET 51
Pathway to an American university degree
High school student Grade 11
EF Accelerated College Degree Program
Phase 1 EF Language Preparation Program 6 , 9 or 11 months
Phase 2 High school diploma + associate ’ s degree ( Approximately 24 months )
Guaranteed admission to the third year of a bachelor ’ s degree program in the USA .
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