Who is the International Year for?
If you meet the academic entry requirements of a James Madison University bachelor's degree and need to improve your English language IELTS score, we offer the International Year program.
If you meet the academic entry requirements of a James Madison University bachelor's degree and need to improve your English language IELTS score, we offer the International Year program.
2-, 3-, & 4-semester International Year programs:
Every January, May, and August
1-semester International Year program:
January and August
Direct admission:
January and August
The International Year is a great choice if you'd like to improve your English language proficiency while also benefiting from a supportive environment with dedicated faculty.
The program is split into courses across semesters. Your program duration will depend on your English language skill level on entry.
1-semester program | Students will matriculate with up to 12 credits |
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2-semester program | Students will matriculate with up to 21 credits |
Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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3-semester program | Students will matriculate with up to 27 credits |
Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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Semester 3 |
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4-semester program | Students will matriculate with up to 28 credits |
Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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Semester 3 |
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Semester 4 |
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(27 credits total)
(31 credits total)
(27 credits total)
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(30 credits total)
or
Intake | Study plan | Progression to degree program* |
Spring 2022 | 1-semester | August 2022 |
2-semester | August 2022 | |
3-semester | January 2023 | |
4-semester | August 2023 | |
Fall 2022 | 1-semester | January 2023 |
2-semester | August 2023 | |
3-semester | August 2023 | |
4-semester | January 2024 |
*A student's ISC study plan is determined by their arrival English placement test and can be longer or shorter than their original study plan in the offer letter. Student are required to complete their study plans at the ISC consecutively without skipping a semester. Students who have completed their ISC programs are eligible to take summer break.
You will take 9 first-year-level courses - and have the opportunity to earn up to 28 credits. These credits count towards your bachelor's degree graduation requirements.
An official TOEFL or IELTS score is not required for admission to the International Year. You can instead complete the Versant English language test to determine their language level. This free test must be taken at Study Group International Study Center or representatives' offices worldwide.
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