Our Pluses
General English Course - 21 hours a Week
12 University Credits Year or more according to the level of English.
Requirements
Pathway Program
This program is the first step towards a bachelor's degree and is designed for high school graduates who still need to improve their English level for university enrolment. Students can participate in a real American campus life style, gain a university diploma and credits towards a future degree.
The course is divided into two types of classes:
- English language academic skills and university preparation that will help you prepare for and complete your bachelor degree.
These classes are taught by the PLUS Rider faculty directly on the university campus where all students are hosted.
- University degree classes offer up to 15 academic credits towards a bachelor degree are taught in the afternoons.
Guaranteed placement and credit after completion of the first year
While on the PLUS Rider University transition program students will improve their academic English skills, acquire crucial academic, study and research skills, as well as complete academic coursework towards their program of study. Once students successfully complete their pathway program, PLUS can guarantee a place on the Rider University undergraduate program.
Discover the USA while studying
Our PLUS onsite coordinator offers participation in the world famous Princeton social life with sports tournaments, parties, cultural clubs, cinema nights, discos and night life while having the glamour and excitement of New York a step away. Within our courses we have organized weekends to explore Boston and Washington with hotel transfers and a meal plan to experience with new friends.
Is this the right course for me?
This is the ideal solution for students wishing to immediately start a real university experience while improving their level of English. By combining English language classes, academic skills and university preparation modules (with or without credits), students will save time and money, and all the credits earned during the transitional program will be transferred towards the final degree on successful completion of the program. At the end of the program, students will receive a university certificate for all the courses taken that were successfully passed.