the academically-rigorous program provides high-quality english language instruction and the skills to succeed at the university of alabama at birmingham. the program has received notable accreditation by the commission on english language program accreditation (cea) for upholiding standards of academic excellence. __new: academic english 2.0__ our updated academic english program includes: - assured study plan: placement assurance for students with qualifying scores under a year old at program start - measured progress: consistent growth at each level (estimated 10 toefl/.5 ielts points per semester) - enhanced level transfer: level portability across our us partners - [academic study plan calculator](https://estimateus-intostudy.7.prod.bubbleup.com/): add your program and english scores and receive an estimated study plan showing your duration of study __course length description:__ - spring: 15 weeks (including orientation) - summer: 14 weeks (including orientation) - fall: 15 weeks (including orientation) - october start is a special program and lasts 8 weeks