Programs: Summer Institute for International Scholars

For over 20 years, the Tufts Summer Institute for International Scholars has trained students to write American-style research papers and communicate effectively in a graduate school setting. Through careful analysis of writing structure, thesis development, and a widened vocabulary base, students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to fully participate in a U.S. graduate degree program. Classes are taught in a seminar environment that closely resembles the U.S. graduate school experience. Evening tutoring sessions led by Tufts Summer English Language Program staff complement this intensive academic program.

Academic Speaking Course – 1 hour, 45 minutes
Develop and perfect your language skills for teamwork, discussions, debates, and other verbal interactions. Grammar and pronunciation instruction adapted to meet your skill level. (Average: 10 students per class)

Research Writing Course – 1 hour, 45 minutes
Construct a graduate-level research paper. Students meet with their writing instructor to receive individual feedback, and do exercises to strengthen listening, note-taking, writing, and seminar presentation skills. (Average: 10 students per class)

If you intend to pursue further study at a college or university, and have a minimum TOEFL score of 71 internet based (iBT)/197 computer based/530 paper based, we welcome your application to join this select group of scholars.

More information on rates for the Summer Institute program.