5 Steps to Study Abroad Success

A Good Time to Start

When deciding on an appropriate time to start an ESL course, you should think about what proficiency level you need to obtain in order to achieve your long-term academic and personal goals.

If your goal is to study in a university program upon completion of your ESL training, you should have a basic understanding of your current TOEFL score and the score necessary for admission. Many ESL schools will be able to give you the estimated lengths of training needed to achieve a higher score. The final results however will depend on your effort and dedication.

Students planning to study abroad during the peak seasons should prepare well in advance to ensure enrollment space. Courses held during the peak seasons fill up quickly and are closed months before classes actually begin. For example, the peak season of July and August is a very popular time to study abroad. Although enrollment closes quickly, those students who plan in advance and study during the peak season will be exposed to classmates from a wide variety of countries and will have an opportunity to participate in many attractive seasonal activities.