Academic English Program

The Academic English (AE) program offers part-time and full-time English language study for students who wish to quickly improve their academic, professional, or general English skills. It offers excellent preparation for students who are planning to enter pathway programs or UAB undergraduate or graduate study. Students who wish to study AE full-time can receive support for an F-1 student visa. The Academic English program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA).

Pathway Programs

Pathway programs ease the transition between English language study and full-time enrollment in a degree-seeking program. During a pathway, students continue to improve their English language skills while also enrolling in university coursework that applies towards their future degree program at UAB.

Benefits of Academic English and Pathways Programs

Students receive personalized academic advising and support services throughout the programs of study, learning in small classes taught by English language teaching professionals and university faculty. These UAB students have full access to all university facilities, including recreation centers, libraries, clubs, and on-campus and sporting events.

Direct Entry International Student Advising

The academic management team of INTO UAB provides academic advising for direct entry international students. Most specifically, we support direct entry students in the process of registration. We also provide support for international students who need to be connected to resources to support their academic success and acculturation.

Specialized English Programs

One of the hallmarks of the English Language Programs is the ability to design and implement a range of specialized programs for various university and corporate needs, including corporate tutoring, workplace language training programs, short-term specialized programs for visiting students or scholars at UAB, and cross-cultural training programs. 

Part-Time Study Opportunities

There are multiple avenues for current UAB degree-seeking students, scholars, faculty, and employees who are non-native English speakers to receive support for the continued development of their English language skills. We specialize in resources for individuals whose first language may not be English, or who have gaps in their English skills as a result of having learned two or more languages at the same time.

Learning Resource Center

Tutoring in English language skills is available to AE, pathway, and degree-seeking students as well as to UAB scholars, faculty, and employees who are non-native English speakers. Skills taught include writing, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and pronunciation. Tutoring can be on-going or as-needed.