The goal of cultural understanding is integral to the program. For each core course there are four or five levels, depending on enrollment. The levels range from beginner to advanced. A student completes a level when mastery of the objectives for that level has been achieved. Every other session, a different version of each level is offered.
Most students complete a level after two sessions.
Student Placement and Assessment Testing is conducted at the beginning and end of each session to determine students' language proficiency in speaking, listening, grammar, reading and writing. Instructors evaluate students at the midterm and end of the program in terms of progress, participation, attendance, homework assignments and test and quiz scores. At weekly meetings, instructors discuss students' progress. Written evaluations and an official transcript are kept on file and may be submitted to schools or employers at a student's request. Language Proficiency Scoring Guide is used to assign a numerical score from 1-6 for each skill area at the completion of each session.