Our Programs
At Connect English, we offer 4 different courses so that our students can reach their goals. Check below what each program offers and the investment amount. If you have any questions, talk to us and we will help you choose the best option for you. In addition to the course load of each course, our students have access to supplemental class to learn and evolve even faster, all at no additional cost.
General English
This 18-hour per week program will help you improve your English comprehension and communication skills. It is our most popular option. Here is what to expect from this program:
- American teachers and other students to talk to
- Group work: talk every day and learn from other students
- 3 lessons per day, 2 lessons for general English and 1 lesson for speaking & communication
- Practice and improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
- Weekly tests/questionnaires show your progress
- Advance to the next level when you are ready
Starting at
$290 per week OR $580 every 4 weeks
Business English
This 18-hour per week program focuses on English in an international business environment. Students learn about business customs and practices from around the world, learning from American teachers, with students of various nationalities. Here is what to expect in our Business English classes:
- Learn about the global economy and how English is an important part of business around the world
- International English: understand accents from around the world (British, American and more)
- Group work: practice your English with other students to work on projects and set business goals
- Meet guest speakers from local California companies. Learn about various businesses and talk with real American business people
- Learn grammar and vocabulary as it relates to a business environment
Starting at
$290 per week OR $580 every 4 weeks
Academic English
This advanced-level course will help students with academic goals prepare for American college life. Whether you plan to take TOEFL, IELTS, or another English test, our Academic English course will give you the skills to pass! This challenging course will also help students learn the academic skills needed to succeed in an English-speaking professional or university program.
In our Academic English course, you’ll practice and improve your skills including:
- essay writing
- note-taking
- academic reading
- timed listening & speaking skills
- test strategies
- new grammar & correct your mistakes
- advanced vocabulary
- formal communication skills
- public speaking skills
Gain confidence. Improve your skills. Pass the test.
Starting at
$290 per week OR $580 every 4 weeks
College Pathway Partnership
For students who dream learning more than just English in the United States, Connect English partners with colleges, universities, and professional schools to offer a pathway to direct admissions without the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo exams. We partner with accredited, higher education institutes that offer short- and long-term programs for any academic goal.
Start your journey at Connect English -> Take and pass our College Eligibility Test (English exam) -> Get direct admissions to one of our partner schools. Guaranteed admissions to community college.
Students accepted into the College Pathway Partnership receive:
- A customized I-20 issued by Connect English that officially notes participation in the College Pathway Partnership
- A personalized acceptance letter from Connect English confirming enrollment in the program
- Conditional admission from one of our partner institutions
The College Pathway Partnership includes the same high-quality Intensive English and TOEFL-based English programs offered at Connect English, now aligned with multiple college partners.
The focus is on building strong academic English, developing confidence, and allowing students to transition naturally into higher education once they are ready.
Our current partner institutions include:
- Avila University Arizona – Master’s Only
- Grossmont College
- Cuyamaca College
- MiraCosta College
- UC Irvine – Division of Continuing Education
- UC San Diego – Global Leadership Institute
- Sling Pilot Academy – Pilot License Only
Talk to your advisor about your goals. Programs include certificate, degree, undergraduate, and graduate (master’s) programs. Students are not required to choose a final academic program before arriving in the U.S. Instead, they can explore their options, improve their English, and build their academic plan step by step with guidance and clarity.
During the F-1 visa interview, students should be prepared to explain both their English learning goals and their academic goals. The College Pathway Partnership helps students present a clear and consistent plan that connects language study with future education.
Admissions requirements:
- Sling Pilot Academy – Pilot License Only
- Online application form
- Online application form
- Copy of passport
- Recent bank statement showing a minimum balance of $9,500+
This program is ideal for students who want structure, flexibility, and real academic opportunities, all while experiencing life in California and growing their English with confidence.
Starting at
$290 per week OR $580 every 4 weeks
Triple Speed English
At Connect English, students learn up to three times faster because our entire methodology is built on neuroscience. We understand how the brain truly absorbs new information, so we avoid overwhelming it with endless classroom hours and instead activate multiple learning pathways through real life experiences across California. Students learn with movement, emotion, community, routine and authentic interactions, practicing English all day long as they live like locals. This multisensory stimulation keeps the brain engaged, creates deeper memory, accelerates fluency and transforms the way students learn forever.
Triple Speed English offers a complete and fully organized experience from the moment a student applies until the end of their stay. With housing, meals, cultural activities, and comprehensive visa guidance included, students can focus entirely on their progress, personal growth, and enjoying life in Southern California with confidence and support.
Program includes:
- English classes at Connect English
- Off-campus apartment housing
- 2 to 3 cultural activities per week
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Academic advising
- Cultural support and guidance
Visa support includes:
- VIP admissions processing for faster I-20 issuance
- DS-160 assistance
- Financial and academic advising
- Social media profile review
- Video call interview practice
Registration fee
$365 paid at the time of application
$750 per week, all included, paid before traveling to California
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