English as a Second Language/TOEFL Review & Preparation
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English as a Second Language is available to speakers of other languages. Essential communication skills will be taught by experienced instructors. The purpose of this course is focused on the four language skills tested on the TOEFL exam: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students will improve their listening and speaking skills as well as their grammar and vocabulary as they move through the semester. They will also improve their reading and writing skills. During the course, students will develop specific strategies to address each skill on the TOEFL test and will be exposed to the format of the exam.
Classes have different dates, See below!
Meeting Times:
- Session 1: Friday 5pm-9pm EST
- Session 2: Saturday 9am-6pm EST
- Session 3: Sunday 9am-1pm EST
*Register for One Section: If you enroll in multiple sections of this course, you will be charged for each registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are the courses approved to satisfy the educational component of my J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa? Yes, our University Director of Government Relations has researched the Educational Component and the guidelines are as states; Au pairs must complete six semester hours (or their equivalent) of academic credit in a formal educational setting at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. LIU Post is an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Please view the J-1 Visa education component. http://j1visa.state.gov/educational-component/
- Is Long Island University an accredited University? YES, Long Island University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
- Can anyone enroll in these courses? Yes, all adults are welcome to take these courses.
- Are the courses regular University courses which grant credit toward a degree? The courses offered for au pairs are special interest classes and do not earn credit toward a college degree. These courses, however, do meet the credit course requirements for the educational component of the J-1 Visa requirements. All 3 day weekend classes, either in-person or online, are worth 36 hours of study.
- Where will the classes be conducted? Classes are always held at the LIU Post campus | 720 Northern Blvd, Brookville New York.
- If I want to register for a course, when do I have to pay? The payment must be completed online at the time of registration.
- How do I get confirmation of being registered? Once you are registered and paid, you will receive a verification email that will serve as your registration.
- Does LIU Post campus have internet access? Yes, LIU Post Au Pair Program provides each student almost everywhere on campus with free and fast Internet access. To use the Wi-Fi network students will be given a username and password at check-in on the start date of their course.
- How long will it take for me to get my course completion certificate? All students must bring their completed homework assignment with them to class on Friday. The completion certificate will be available online after you complete the course and all required work.
- What is given as proof of completion for the course? A certificate of completion will be available after you complete the course, and all homework and assignments are satisfactorily completed.
- What if I need a document stamped for my home country or agency? We will stamp and sign all documents for your home country and agency; we must receive on Friday at check-in before your course and will be given back to you at the conclusion of the weekend.
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations and transfers must be made in writing.
- To make any changes to your registration or request a refund please send an email to post-aupair@liu.edu Include student’s name, course and weekend date.
- We cannot accept cancellations over the phone or messages left on our voicemail.
- **All changes made 21 days (3 weeks) prior to the start date of your course will receive a full refund. **
- If canceling or removing your lodging plan is requested 14-21 days (2-3 weeks)prior to the start date of the course there will be a $75.00 non-refundable fee.
- If canceling or removing your lodging plan is requested 0-14 days (1-2 weeks) prior to the start date of the course there will be no refund: There will be no refund if you do not show up to a course.
| Course Options |
Date |
Location |
Seats Remaining |
Price |
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| English as a Second Language/TOEFL Review & Preparation (Online) [ENL-936] February 6-8, 2026 |
February 6-8, 2026 |
LIU Post |
27 |
$250.00 |
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| English as a Second Language/TOEFL Review & Preparation (With Room & Board) [ENL-936] April 17-19, 2026 |
April 17-19, 2026 |
LIU Post |
29 |
$385.00 |
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| English as a Second Language/TOEFL Review & Preparation (In-Person) [ENL-936] April 17-19, 2026 |
April 17-19, 2026 |
LIU Post |
30 |
$300.00 |
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