Office of International Programs

Courses will be led by instructors choosing to use live meetings, guided self-study, and group projects. In order to allow for the best meeting times for all participants, live meetings will be scheduled after the student registration period. You will have multiple opportunities to interact with your instructor and classmates.

AppELS Institute LEVEL UP online courses engage students in 5 hours of classwork per week, for a total of 20 classwork hours. There are some exceptions: English for Telecollaboration (2.5 hours per week), ACT/SAT Prep (10 hours per week) and The Common Application (3 hours per week).

In order to register for an AppELS Institute LEVEL UP online course, all you need to do is submit an application and pay for the course here.

No, you do not need to take an English proficiency test in order to register for AppELS Institute LEVEL UP online courses. We recommend that your English be at an Intermediate level or higher in order to benefit from these courses.

We understand that many students wish to pursue further study in the US but cannot travel right now due to personal responsibilities and current events. We also have many scholar alumni who want to continue to connect to Appalachian State University. If you want to study English, prepare to apply to university in the US, or participate in training for your future career, LEVEL UP courses are designed for you!

Cultural Agility: A Comparative Approach

This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to develop cultural agility, which is defined as the ability to work between and within various cultural contexts. This course will challenge students to analyze and explore various theories of culture alongside several cultural identifiers. Course content will be comprised of lectures, readings, research, and projects to allow students to develop an understanding of lessons learned in a broader context. 

English for Telecollaboration

Do you need a confidence refresher in your English language skills?  Do you wish to engage in higher levels of English discourse with native speakers?  In this course, international teachers will be paired with a language partner from Appalachian State University for weekly live discussion on a current education topic. This course is designed for educators whose primary classroom language is English at any level or subject. Please note that the cost of this course is $300.

University Application Boot Camp

This course will guide students through all elements of the application cycle for undergradate admission to a US univeristy or college. Students will learn about the Common Application, college essay, and scholarship opportunities while interacting with admission counselors and specialists.  

Experiential Writing

This class will help you take pride in expressing yourself through writing. Students will increase their grammar, vocabulary, and organization skills through writing about their own experiences, using their imagination, engaging their senses, and exploring new creative topics. 

English for the Arts

There is no application fee.

The cost of AppELS Institute LEVEL UP online is $200 per 4-week course. This includes course access via the learning management system, four weeks of instruction, 5 hours weekly of coursework, and access to additional resources provided by AppELS Institute.