Hawaii Tokai International College
College Preparatory Program
Kapolei, USA
Preparatory Program
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* August 1, 2022 if you do not need F-1 Visa
Key Summary
About: The College Preparatory Programme at Hawaii Tokai International College (HTIC) is a five-level ESL curriculum for non-native English speakers who need academic English before an Associate in Arts. It integrates language instruction with liberal arts content in world history, sociology, earth science, and American studies, and teaches listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, study skills, critical thinking, presentation, information literacy, note-taking, and exam-taking. Placement uses entrance tests and prior TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, or EIKEN scores. Successful students may apply to HTIC’s Liberal Arts Programme.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can transfer to US colleges or enter HTIC’s Associate in Arts pathway. Strong academic English and study skills support further study and careers in education, international services, administration, communications, tourism, hospitality, and community services.
Students who enter HTIC with limited English proficiency are enrolled in the College Preparatory Program. This five-level, integrated learning program emphasizes English as a Second Language (ESL) studies within the framework of liberal arts subject matter in a challenging, hands-on setting. Students who successfully complete the skills-based College Preparatory Program may apply to enter the Liberal Arts Program.
The College Preparatory Program
The College Preparatory Program is an academic English language curriculum designed for non-native English speaking students who lack the necessary skills to immediately pursue an Associate in Arts degree at HTIC. Courses within this curriculum introduce students to academic English and assist them to develop the skills necessary to succeed in an American institution of higher education.
The College Preparatory Program is divided into five levels, each with its own focus. The first level is pre-academic and focuses on the basic core skills of English listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Subsequent levels feature a unified approach to learning by cultivating the progressive development of students’ English language skills in core courses that are linked to content-based courses intended to give students experience in studying academic subject material in English. With additional instruction in fundamental classroom and study skills, including critical thinking, discussion and presentation, information literacy, note-taking, and exam-taking, these courses prepare students for academic success in college-level study. College Preparatory content courses focus on the study of world history, sociology, earth science, and American studies.
Entering College Preparatory Program students are placed in one of five levels based on performance in tests administered prior to the start of classes. Consideration is also given to past language training and previous TOEFL or other standardized test scores such as EIKEN, IELTS, and TOEIC.
Students engage in a minimum of 22 hours of instruction per week in the following courses:
Level I: Introductory
Level 2: Elementary
Level 3: Lower Intermediate
Level 4: Upper Intermediate
Level 5: Advanced
*For levels 1-4, scores of one to ten points under the target scores indicated above are accepted as fulfillment of the TOEFL requirement if the student has a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Any student who scores a 460 or better on the TOEFL and has a 3.7 or better cumulative GPA and the unanimous recommendations of instructors may skip one level (Level 2 to 4 or Level 3 to 5). Level 4 students who score 500 or higher on the TOEFL, have a 3.7 cumulative GPA, and successfully pass the Core 5 Speaking Evaluation, may be considered for direct admission into the Liberal Arts Program.
Students who fail to meet the learning outcomes for the level in which they are enrolled receive the grade entry “R” and must repeat the level of study. The grade “R” does not affect a student’s GPA. Students receiving an “R” grade may repeat the level as follows:
- Levels 1 and 2 may each be repeated twice
- Levels 3-5 may be repeated only once.
Students who are unable to pass a level within the required number of attempts will be disenrolled and must apply for readmission into the College Preparatory Program. If admitted, they will go through placement procedures as new students.
College Preparatory students are required to meet the following criteria to complete the program:
- 70% or better score in learning outcome assessments for all courses in each level
- Minimum TOEFL test score of 450 (PBT or ITP) or 45 (IBT)
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better
Students who complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion and may apply for admission to the Liberal Arts Program.
College Preparatory Program Courses
Level 1 Courses
CORE 1LS / Integrated English Studies: Introductory Listening & Speaking / 5 hours
An introduction to academic listening and speaking skills.
CORE 1 W / Integrated English Studies: Introductory Writing / 5 hours
An introduction to academic writing.
College Prep E 61 / Situational English &Study Skills / 4 hours –or– TOE 1 / TOEFL Preparation I / 4 hours
An integrated-skills approach to practical language functions, structure, and vocabulary used in everyday situations. Includes weekly lectures on study skills and college life in the U.S. –or– Beginning instruction in TOEFL study with lessons in structure, reading, vocabulary, and listening comprehension.
College Prep E 58 / Reading Skills & Discussion I / 4 hours
An introduction to academic reading skills, vocabulary, and discussion.
GR 50 / Introductory Grammar / 4 hours
Introduction in introductory grammar.
Level 2 Courses
CORE 2 LS / Integrated English Studies: Elementary Listening & Speaking / 5 hours
Instruction in elementary academic listening and speaking skills.
CORE 2 W / Integrated English Studies: Elementary Writing / 5 hours
Instruction in elementary academic writing.
HIST 22 / Foundations of World History / 4 hours
An introduction to geography, world history, economics, and government.
College Prep E 68 / Reading Skills & Discussion II / 4 hours
A course focusing on elementary academic reading skills, vocabulary, and discussion.
College Prep E 60 / Grammar I / 4 hours
Instruction in elementary grammar.
Level 3 Courses
CORE 3 LS / Integrated English Studies: Lower Intermediate Listening & Speaking / 5 hours
Instruction in lower-intermediate academic listening and speaking skills.
CORE 3 W / Integrated English Studies: Lower Intermediate Writing / 5 hours
Instruction in lower-intermediate academic writing.
ES 22 / The Foundations of Earth Science / 4 hours
An introductory course covering the study of Earth Sciences.
College Prep E 78 / Reading Skills & Discussion III / 4 hours
A course focusing on lower-intermediate academic reading skills, vocabulary, and discussion.
GR 70 / Grammar: Lower Intermediate / 4 hours
Instruction in lower-intermediate grammar.
Level 4 Courses
CORE 4 LS / Integrated English Studies: Upper Intermediate Listening & Speaking / 5 hours
Instruction in upper-intermediate instruction in academic listening and speaking skills.
CORE 4 W / Integrated English Studies: Upper Intermediate Writing /5 hours
Instruction in upper-intermediate academic writing.
SOC 22 / The Foundations of Sociology / 4 hours
An introduction to sociology studies with an emphasis on intercultural communication.
College Prep E 88 / Reading Skills & Discussion IV / 4 hours
A course focusing on upper-intermediate academic reading skills, vocabulary, and discussion.
GR 80 / Grammar: Upper Intermediate/ 4 hours
Instruction in upper-intermediate grammar.
Level 5 Courses
CORE 5 LS / Integrated English Studies: Advanced Listening & Speaking / 5 hours
Instruction in advanced academic listening and speaking skills.
CORE 5 W / Integrated English Studies: Advanced Writing / 5 hours
Instruction in advanced academic writing.
AMST 22 / The Foundations of American Studies / 4 hours
An introduction to culture, history, and issues related to the United States.
College Prep E 98 / Reading Skills and Discussion IV / 4 hours
A course focusing on advanced academic reading skills, vocabulary, and discussion.
GR 90 / Grammar: Advanced / 4 hours
Instruction in advanced grammar.
