Welcome to English Boost by PLaCE.
The PLaCE program builds bridges of understanding at Purdue University by supporting international students develop the academic, linguistic, and cultural competencies they need to participate in university life and compete for graduate school and employment opportunities.
English Boost is the set of non-credit support services within the PLaCE program. English Boost options include:
- Short Courses
- Workshops
- Language Coaching
- Conversation Clubs
- Language Cafés
English Boost services are open to international undergraduate and graduate students and visiting scholars in all Purdue schools and colleges
- Open to international undergraduate and graduate students and visiting scholars in all Purdue schools and colleges.
- Active, interactive, and personalized learning: Courses and workshops are small, interactive, and provide students with extensive one-on-one feedback.
- Noncredit-bearing (no grades appear on transcript) but certificates of completion can be awarded.
- In-person and online options available to accommodate students’ busy class, study, and research schedules.
- Offered during the fall and spring semesters, with limited options in summer.
- No extra costs to enroll (already included in international student fees).