Intensive English Program (16 weeks)

The American English Institute (AEI) at California State University, Fresno is an Intensive English Program that is structured to prepare students to study in an American College or University. The AEI is a full-time English learning experience, which includes 18 hours per week of instruction, guaranteed to enhance your skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar. The AEI offers English instruction at the low-intermediate to advanced levels (no beginning level). In addition to preparing students to take their English placement exam, those enrolled get to study alongside students from all over the world. The AEI employs a well-trained and enthusiastic group of instructors; some of the instructors have M.A. degrees in LinguisticsTeaching English as a Second Language (TESL), while others are working on their M.A. degrees in LinguisticsTESL. AEI students are able to take advantage of the many programs and activities at Fresno State. Fresno State has an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, including hundreds of students from other countries throughout the world. It offers bachelor's degrees in approximately 60 subject areas, master's degree programs in more than 40 subject areas, and several doctoral programs. Students interested in attending California State University, Fresno, after attending the AEI should contact the International Office for application and admission information. Admission to AEI does not ensure admission to California State University, Fresno. Located on Fresno State’s beautiful campus, AEI has offered a non-credit intensive English program for international students since 1972. The AEI program is operated through the California State University, Fresno Foundation and is under the umbrella of Continuing and Global Education.