Welcome to L.E.A.P.

The Marshall University LEAP Program is excellent. Is the best way to learn English and then, continue with undergraduate or graduate studies. - Hector De Leon, Saltillo, MEXICO

The LEAP Program is the best because it has helped me to improve my English in all the aspects, and know about new cultures and traditions.- Juana Venegas, Bogota, COLOMBIA

"I love L.E.A.P. very much! I made a lot of friends in this program. All the teachers are very nice. They are not only instructors, but friends. The atmosphere is harnony. Now that I am studying in the University, I miss L.E.A.P. very much!"
Xi Zeng, P.R. CHINA

"I studied in the L.E.A.P. Program for two semesters and now I am studying Management Information Systems in the College of Business at Marshall University. My teachers and friends in the L.E.A.P. Program helped me a lot. I have many great memories about the L.E.A.P. Program and I have never forgotten the wonderful experiences I had there. I made many international friends in the L.E.A.P. Program and I will treasure my memories of studying English at Marshall University forever."
Mami Yatsuhashi, JAPAN


 Take the Tour

TOP QUALITY UNIVERSITY

Conditional admission to Marshall University when you also apply to the L.E.A.P. Program and an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the same time. Marshall University has over 150 years of history and is a top-ranked public university in the United States.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Marshall University has thirteen colleges and schools, including 24 two-year associate programs, 41 four-year undergraduate programs and 46 graduate programs.

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

Marshall is a medium-sized university with an enrollment of 16,000, including more than 400 international students from over fifty countries. 45 students enroll in the L.E.A.P. Program each semester from over a dozen countries.

SAFE AND COMFORTABLE LIFE STYLE

Students will enjoy their life in Huntington, West Virginia, a small city that is extremely safe and comfortable. West Virginia has one of the lowest crime rates in the United States and provides the ultimate "Study in the U.S.A." experience.

NO TOEFL

Students who successfully complete the advanced level of the L.E.A.P. intensive English program can enter a graduate or undergraduate program of study at Marshall University WITHOUT a TOEFL score.

HIGH QUALITY INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM

L.E.A.P. is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP). L.E.A.P. is recognized as a quality program with small classes and highly qualified and experienced instructors.

YEAR ROUND CLASSES

L.E.A.P. operates year-round with two 15-week sessions which begin in August and January and a 10-week session which begins in June.

LEARN ENGLISH FAST

L.E.A.P. offers three levels of instruction; 18 hours of classroom study per week. L.E.A.P. students improve their English, academic, and study skills before entering a regular degree program. L.E.A.P. students in the advanced level get the opportunity to experience the regular college classes while they study English at Marshall University.

LEARN ABOUT AMERICAN CULTURE

L.E.A.P. students experience living in another culture and improve their English for advancement in their career.

GET CONNECTED TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Marshall was named one of the top 100 most wired institutions in America by Yahoo Internet Life.

LOW COST TUITION

Tuition for students in the L.E.A.P. Program is $3,000 per 15-week fall or spring semester and $2,000 per 10-week summer semester. Compare our cost of tuition and living with other college-based intensive English programs in the USA and you will see that we are a great value.

LOW COST LIVING

Living expenses (double occupancy room and 19 meals per week) on campus are around $180 per week; apartments close to campus are also available for under $350 per month.

FAST AND EASY APPLICATION

Use our on-line application form to apply now!


Dr. Clark Egnor, Director - Marshall University, L.E.A.P. Intensive English Program
One John Marshall Drive, Old Main 320, Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.A. 25755
Tel: 304-696-6265 Fax: 304-696-6353 Email Us