INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

There are three course tracks for international students:

Elite Placement (CEFR C1 & C2) TOEFL 80 and above/equivalent

IE PLACEMENT OPTIONS

• Mainstream courses as well as the challenging courses in the Honors program • Summer College Credit Courses are allowed

Direct Academic Placement (CEFR B2) TOEFL 70 and above/equivalent • Mainstream courses • Summer College Credit courses are allowed

ESL* Placement (CEFR B1) Below TOEFL 70/equivalent *English as a Second Language • ESL courses as well as selected mainstream courses

INTEGRATED ENGLISH OR ADVANCED INTEGRATED ENGLISH

IEEN100 OR IEEN105 | GRADES 9-12 | SEMESTER / FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: International students who are placed in level 3 (ESL placement, below CEFR B2). In this course, international students will receive necessary support with English grammar, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will also study aspects of the writing process from research and analysis to note taking, interviewing, organizing, writing, peer editing, and rewriting. Students will learn to produce clear, thoughtful, effective essays and articles on current issues along with various types of reviews.

INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC THEOLOGY

IETH100 | GRADES 9-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: International students who are new to Catholic education or the Catholic Faith. Focusing on the basic tenets of Christian faith and what it means to be Catholic, this course caters to students new to Catholic education. Topics include the Holy Catholic Church, the blessed Trinity, the paschal mystery, sacraments and prayer, christian morality, and social doctrine. Students will be introduced to, and integrated into, Campus Ministry programs and christian service at Kennedy Catholic.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SUPPORT

IEEL400 | GRADES 9-12 | SEMESTER / FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: International students only; Office of International Education approval. This course provides international students the opportunity to work on homework, papers, or projects in a positive and monitored study environment while receiving support from the International Education Office. Attendance will be taken. A C/NC grade will be assigned.