English Language Program

Campus and Online Immersion

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One Program, Two Ways to Learn

Since 1974, Global Launch at Arizona State University has offered an intensive English program for learners of all levels. Our team has helped over 1 million individuals achieve their language goals through innovative in-person and online courses and cultural experiences.

As part of the #1 university in the U.S. for innovation, Global Launch is also an accredited member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs.

Having a good understanding of English, along with skills like connecting with classmates and giving presentations, is essential for thriving at a top university like ASU. These skills aren’t tested by standardized exams like the TOEFL or IELTS, yet research shows that students who develop them perform better in their university classes than other first-time international students.

Why Global Launch? Program Details Campus or Online Meet Students

Why study at ASU Global Launch?

Find out your English level today

Take our free online placement test to determine how long you may be in the Global Launch English language program. You will still be required to take the official placement test upon admission.

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Program Details

The Global Launch English Language Program offers courses for learners at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, focusing on reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.

You can choose between the Global Launch Campus Immersion or Online Immersion programs. After admission, you'll take the official English Placement Test to determine your level, with six levels available and each taking eight weeks to complete. A short-term, 4-week option is available for both programs.

Completing the highest level with a B- (80%) or better satisfies the English requirement for ASU admission.

Study anytime, anywhere

Whether you travel to the U.S. and learn on campus at Arizona State University or study online from anywhere in the world, you will earn the same top-quality American English language education from Global Launch educators.

	Campus Immersion	Online Immersion
Levels	6	6
Weeks per level	8	8
Live teacher and classmate interaction hours per week	21	11
Cultural immersion and social activities	✔	✔
Field trips	✔
Online self-study hours per week		10
Homework	✔	✔
University preparation	✔	✔
Academic and professional development	✔	✔
Tutoring and advising services	✔	✔
Full-time student support staff	✔	✔
Fulfills ASU’s language proficiency requirement	✔	✔

Meet Global Launch students

Do you want to learn more about Global Launch? Learn about the experiences of past Global Launch students just like you, who found success at Global Launch and Arizona State University.

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Do you want more information about the English Language Program? Are you ready to start your journey at Arizona State University? Take the next step today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Campus Immersion

Tuition, student services and technology fees, and health insurance must be paid in full by the 5th day of classes. You can pay using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, traveler's checks or cash. Your tuition and fees will be posted to your My ASU account. Visit ASU's billing page for more information.

Bring your passport, Visa, I-20, measles vaccination record and method of payment.

Your course level is determined by your placement test score. Students do not determine their own placement. You will be tested on reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary.

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Online Immersion

Yes. You can login to your Global Launch classes from anywhere inside the U.S., as long as you meet your daily requirements for online attendance, participation, classwork, etc.

You will need any device with a camera, microphone and internet access such as an iPad or other tablet, or a laptop computer. We do not recommend that you use a cellphone, as mobile devices are unreliable.

Global Launch requires that your camera be on during class time or missed minutes will apply (exemptions allowed per IEP admin approval).

Students on F-1 visas are required to study full-time in in-person classes. Any additional study online must be done in addition to maintaining full-time, in-person attendance in their program.

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English Language Program

One Program, Two Ways to Learn