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EFS 683/684 courses  are for visiting international undergraduate and high school students who have been accepted to Stanford Summer Session and are looking to improve their English during their summer stay in the US. They do not collectively constitute an intensive program, but if taken together with all their tutorials (see below), would provide a semi-intensive English learning experience. Students interested in attending these courses must apply directly to Summer Session: there is no separate EFS application for this program. Applicants are encouraged to pay particular attention to the recommended English levels at http://summer.stanford.edu/programs/international/international-requirements/. All EFS courses are at the high intermediate to advanced level.

EFS 683S. Workshop in Oral Communication for International Students (1-2 units).  Provides support in the development of listening and speaking skills in English, including academic listening, small group discussion, oral presentation, and intercultural communication. Students taking the course for 2 units will have additional individual assignments and a 50-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program.

EFS 683W. Workshop in Written Communication for International Students (1-2 units). Provides support in the development of English writing skills for non-natives. Writing assignments are negotiated with the instructor and may include practice in composition, SAT or TOEFL writing, and writing university application essays and statements of purpose.  Students taking the course for 2 units will have additional individual assignments and a 50-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program. 

EFS 684S. Language and Culture of Silicon Valley (1-2 units). Provides an overview of Silicon Valley’s unique culture and language patterns via exposure to authentic materials, such as blogs and videos, and interaction with students and professionals in local industry. Participants learn and practice language forms characteristic of this region across all skills. Students taking the course for 2 units will have additional individualized assignments and a 50-minute tutorial each week. Limited to visiting undergraduates and students in the High School Summer College program.

IMPORTANT: These courses each only meet for two hours a week (four hours per week for 683P) during the 8-week summer quarter, so even students taking all the courses plus tutorials may not make the progress that they would in true intensive programs at some other institutions running 15 or more class hours per week. If you are looking for an intensive English experience, see www.studyusa.com for information on programs elsewhere.

Updated December 7, 2015