General English

Best for Everyday Communication.

The General English program has dynamic and comprehensive courses designed for language learners to develop their English proficiency while providing a practical understanding of life in the United States.

Completion of the advanced level in Q International School’s Fundamental English and Academic English programs fulfill the language entry requirements for our partner community colleges and universities.

Program Details.

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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
8:45am – 10:25am Listening, Speaking, & Vocabulary Listening, Speaking, & Vocabulary Listening, Speaking, & Vocabulary Listening, Speaking, & Vocabulary
10:25am – 10:35am Break Break Break Break
10:35am – 12:15pm Reading & Writing Reading & Writing Reading & Writing Reading & Writing
12:15pm – 12:45pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:45pm – 1:35pm Elective Class Elective Class
*Sample Schedule, Subject to Change
Q School Class Code Level CEFR TOEFL(IBT) IELTS TOEIC
Level 99 Basic <A1 —- —- —-
Level 100 Low Beginner A1 0 – 18 1.0 – 1.5 0 – 250
Level 101 Beginner
Level 102 Mid Beginner 19 – 29 2.0 – 2.5 255 – 400
Level 103 High Beginner
Level 104 Low Intermediate A2 30 – 40 3.0 – 3.5
Level 105 Intermediate
Level 106 Mid Intermediate B1 41 – 52 4.0 405 – 600
Level 107 High Intermediate 53 – 64 4.5 – 5.0
Level 108 Low Advanced B2
Level 109 Advanced 65 – 78 5.5 – 6.0 605 – 780
Level 110 Mid Advanced C1 79 – 95 6.5 – 7.0
Level 111 High Advanced
Level 112 C2 96 – 120 7.5 – 9.0 785 – 990

The program begins on any of the following dates:

  • March 27, 2023
  • April 24, 2023
  • May 22, 2023
  • June 20, 2023
  • July 17, 2023
  • August 18, 2023
  • September 11, 2023
  • October 10, 2023
  • November 6, 2023

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Course Length: 1-12 weeks

Weekly Fee: $375

Course Length: 13-23 weeks

Weekly Fee: $360

Course Length: 24+ weeks

Weekly Fee: $350

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*All fees are in U.S. Dollars. Prices are subject to change. Textbooks are not included in tuition fees.

Students take a placement test to find out their Listening & Speaking + Reading & Writing levels.

Students are placed into Split Levels according to their Conversation Skills & Comprehension Skills.

Students take Midterm / Final Exams & attend 1-on-1 sessions with teachers to review their progress.

General English FAQs.

You will have classes in the morning until lunchtime, Monday through Thursday. You will also have an afternoon elective class twice a week.

General English 18 consists of 18 lesson hours and is available for F-1 Visa students. Both programs focus on integrated learning of the four skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening.)

However, General English 18 includes two additional elective classes per week.

Yes, you get a 10-minute break in between each class.

Students can enroll up to 48 weeks depending on their visa status.

Course Length: 1-12 weeks

Weekly Fee: $375

Course Length: 13-23 weeks

Weekly Fee: $360

Course Length: 24+ weeks

Weekly Fee: $350

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Student Testimonial.

“I like Q International School because the environment is amazing. The teachers come to class with interactive lessons prepared.
Bruno Silva Moreira
Brazil