North Central College’s new Excel Program enables students for whom English is not their first language to earn college credit while working to enhance their English skills. The Excel Program helps students succeed in college by preparing them to read, analyze and write about academic texts, as well as to actively participate in academic discussions, while making progress toward their degree.
First graduate of English Language Institute: “I love to write … and I write better in English than Spanish.”
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Mateo Gonzalez ’18 came to North Central College from Bogotá, Colombia, with excellent speaking skills but his first English writing exam didn’t go so well.
North Central College reports record enrollment for fall incoming class
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North Central College welcomed a record number of new first-year students with the 2017-2018 academic term.
International students transition to college life, culture with intensive English program
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A growing program at North Central College offers a multitude of benefits for students from around the world.