English Language Program

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An important first step toward your future

Since 1974, Global Launch at Arizona State University has offered ASU’s intensive English language program for any learner of any proficiency level.

Our team of global educators and staff members have served more than 2.5 million learners to achieve their language goals through innovative and immersive in-person and online courses and cultural experiences. Global Launch is proud to be part of the #1 university in the U.S. for innovation and an accredited member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs.

More than just a language program

Global Launch offers more than just English. You will gain confidence to communicate in social and academic settings, participate in group projects, write academic papers, and give university-level presentations.

One program, two ways to learn

Global Launch allows international learners of any background an equal opportunity to receive an innovative and immersive English language education from a world-renowned American university.

Campus Immersion

Online Immersion

Program details

The Global Launch English language program is developed for a wide range of learners at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels. In each course, all students will learn and improve upon the four core competencies of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

When you apply for Global Launch, you will choose to learn in the Global Launch Campus Immersion or Online Immersion English language program.

Once you are admitted to Global Launch, you will take a placement test to determine which level you will begin your English studies. There are six levels and it takes eight weeks to complete each level. Short term, 4-week study is available to online immersion students and campus immersion students.

When you complete the highest level of the Global Launch English language program with a passing grade of B- (80%) or better, you will receive a certificate of completion that will satisfy the English language requirement for admission to Arizona State University’s undergraduate and graduate* degree programs.

Do you want to know your English level now?

Take our free online placement test to determine how long you may be in the Global Launch English language program. You will still be required to take the official placement test upon admission.

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Do you want to learn more about Global Launch? Learn about the experiences of past Global Launch students just like you, who found success at Global Launch and Arizona State University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Campus Immersion

Tuition, student services and technology fees, and health insurance must be paid in full by the 5th day of classes. You can pay using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, traveler's checks or cash. Your tuition and fees will be posted to your My ASU account. Visit ASU's billing page for more information.

Your course level is determined by your placement test score. Students do not determine their own placement. You will be tested on reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary.

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Online Immersion

Yes. You can login to your Global Launch classes from anywhere inside the U.S., as long as you meet your daily requirements for online attendance, participation, classwork, etc.

You will need any device with a camera, microphone and internet access such as an iPad or other tablet, or a laptop computer. We do not recommend that you use a cellphone, as mobile devices are unreliable.

Global Launch requires that your camera be on during class time or missed minutes will apply (exemptions allowed per IEP admin approval).

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Do you want more information about the English Language Program? Are you ready to start your journey at Arizona State University? Take the next step today.

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English Language Program

An important first step toward your future