Study English while developing as a musician and artist; prepare for college while earning college credit.
Berklee's English as a Second Language Program integrates the study of English language, literature, and culture with the study of music performance or art and art history. The program prepares you for academic life in an American college or university. It is part of Berklee College of Music, the premier contemporary music college in the world. Earn three semester hours of college credit while learning and having fun.
Curriculum
Berklee's English as a Second Language Program includes two basic components:
Language program- Five hours of daily instruction in English, Monday through Friday.
- Focus on
- Listening
- Conversation
- Reading comprehension
- Writing
- Grammar
and
Music program- Styles lab
- Ensemble
- Music theory
- Performance
or
Art and art history program- Art foundations
- Artistic process
- Art history
- Museum visits
Together, the language and music/art components help you improve your English skills in all areas. You will study English; you will study music or art; and you will take part in activities that help you learn beyond the classroom. You will go to movies, performances, museums, and more, and you will learn from experts, including visiting artists and performers.
Personal attention, close interaction with faculty, and extracurricular events all help you learn the English language in a relaxed and fun way.
Berklee's English as a Second Language Program is open to all, and is especially for students who have been accepted to, or are planning to apply for, full-time study at Berklee.
On-Campus Housing
All students in Berklee's English as a Second Language Program are guaranteed housing in a Berklee residence hall for the entire program.
Students who complete Berklee's English as a Second Language Program and are confirmed to enroll at Berklee in September will be given preference for on-campus housing in a Berklee residence hall for their first academic year at the college, space permitting.
College Credit
You will receive three semester hours of college credit for successful completion of Berklee's English as a Second Language Program. These credits apply to liberal arts elective requirements for students matriculating into the baccalaureate program at Berklee College of Music. The Berklee registrar will assist students in transferring credits to other colleges and universities, as applicable.
International students are required to obtain a valid form I-20 and F-1 student visa to enroll in this program. You may not participate in the program on a tourist visa. Find the necessary visa information and related forms here.
Contact Information
If you have specific questions, or need additional information, please contact:
Office of Special Programs
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, MS-155 SP
Boston, Massachusetts 02215-3693, U.S.A.
Telephone: (617) 747-2245 or toll-free (U.S. and Canada) at (877) BERKLEE (237-5533)
Fax: (617) 262-5419
E-mail: summer@berklee.edu
