English for Art Purposes (EAP)

Academy of Art University attracts art and design students from all over the globe. That’s why we designed our English for Art Purposes (EAP) Program, which empowers international students to develop the English, cultural, and independent learning skills necessary for success in their Academy of Art University classes.

EAP Program

The EAP program at Academy of Art University has been a leader in the field of content-based language teaching for over 25 years. Nationally, the Academy was among the first universities to integrate major-specific language support into English language teaching. The EAP curriculum is authored by our own faculty and tailored specifically to align with the students’ specific art and design majors at the school.

What you can expect from the EAP program

Immediately enroll in art and design classes in your major
Improve English skills with language specialists in your art and design classes
Master using appropriate, major-specific art and design vocabulary
Increase confidence when communicating ideas in English
Advance skills to deliver professional presentations and critiques in art and design
Understand cultural differences in the American classroom and develop independent learning skills

EAP Classes

Will increase your language development and language learning autonomy. EAP classes prepare you with the vocabulary you need for your art and design field. Learn More

Language Support for Onsite and Online Classes

You’ll receive support from a language teacher in both onsite and online art and design classes. Learn More

Speaking and Writing

As an English language learner, you’ll receive tutoring for both writing and speaking assignments. Learn More

“My EAP teacher is a professional instructor. He provides helpful feedback on time. He understands the need for an ESL student.”

The teacher’s energy is something I’ve never experienced from a professor before, he truly loves what he does and it shows. He is extremely helpful and cares about his students in every way possible.”

What is EAP?

What is a language support teacher?

I need help with English writing and speaking

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Admissions

Getting Started

We pay special attention to the success of our international students, to ensure you have the support you need from the application process through graduation.

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Are you ready to apply?

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Our international admissions team is here to help answer any questions you may have. Contact intladmissions@academyart.edu or 1-415-274-2208.