Evening Program
Evening Program
Course and Level Descriptions
Two semi-intensive courses address all language skill areas: grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Three levels of each course are offered.
Courses
- Understanding and Using Written English: This course concentrates on the development of reading, writing, and grammar skills, as well as vocabulary development.
- Understanding and Using Spoken English: This course concentrates on the development of listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills.
Levels Descriptions*
Our course levels are aligned to CEFR**.
- English I (CEFR Beginning and Basic Users): Students in these courses work on developing the basic English skills they need to improve the quality of their daily lives in the U.S. Instruction focuses on all skill areas: grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation and vocabulary. Lessons are presented in “real life” contexts such as shopping, writing letters and e-messages, using the telephone and reading schedules, instructions, labels, and advertisements (45 hours).
- English II (CEFR Basic and Proficient Users): Students in these courses work on further developing and applying their knowledge of English grammar, pronunciation listening, reading, and pronunciation skills in increasingly diverse situations. Students work with textbooks and “real life” materials such as newspapers and video clips (45 hours).
- English III (CEFR Proficient and Advanced Users): Students study and apply rules of English pronunciation and English grammar as they explore various topics such as cultural differences, the environment and the family. Students work on improving reading, conversation, grammar, writing, listening comprehension and vocabulary skills while working with textbooks, articles from newspapers, audiocassettes and videocassettes (45 hours).
*A minimum enrollment of five students is required for each course to be offered.
**Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Adult Center for Continuing Education Student Services (ACCESS)
For students who have demonstrated CEFR B2+ proficiency in the Evening Program, the Professional and Continuing Studies ACCESS Center provides academic advising for students seeking to continue their education. The ACCESS Center can connect students to credit-bearing, non-degree courses at the certificate, bachelors and grad levels.
Dates & Times
2025–2026 Academic Year
| Session | Testing | Start Date | End Date | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | April 15, 2026 | April 20, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | Memorial Day on May 25 |
| 5 | June 24, 2026 | June 29, 2026 | August 24, 2026 | No holidays |
2026–2027 Academic Year
| Session | Testing | Start Date | End Date | Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/2/2026 | 9/9/2026 | 11/4/2026 | Labor Day 9/7 |
| 2 | 11/9/2026 | 11/11/2026 | 2/1/2027 | Thanksgiving 11/23/26, 11/25/26; Christmas/New Year 12/21/26, 12/23/26, 12/28/26, 12/30/26; MLK 1/18/27 |
| 3 | 2/8/2027 | 2/10/2027 | 4/7/2027 | No holidays |
| 4 | 4/14/2027 | 4/19/2027 | 6/16/2027 | Memorial Day 5/31/27 |
| 5 | 6/23/2027 | 6/28/2027 | 8/25/2027 | Independence Day 7/5/27 |
Special notes:
- No classes are held on dates when the university is closed for holidays and inclement weather.
- Classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays unless otherwise indicated. Subject to change based on availability of instructor.
- It is possible that Tues and Thurs classes will be added if enrollment exceeds building capacity.
- Placement tests are given prior to the start date. Students are required to join on Zoom for testing.
| Courses | Times |
|---|---|
| Written and Spoken English | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Written English only | 7:00 pm to 8:10 pm |
| Spoken English only | 8:20 pm to 9:30 pm |
Prices
The following prices are valid for each session attended from August 2025 to August 2026.
| Course | Price 2025-2026* |
|---|---|
| Written and Spoken English | $939 |
| Written English only | $534 |
| Spoken English only | $534 |
| Books | $75 |
Au Pair Prices
The following prices are valid for each session attended from August 2024 to August 2025 for Au Pairs.
| Course | Price 2024-2025* |
|---|---|
| Written and Spoken English | $698 |
| Written English only | $402 |
| Spoken English only | $402 |
| Books | $75 |
*Prices for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are valid from August 2, 2024, to July 31, 2025. Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change without notice.
Au Pair Program Requirements
In addition to registering for English I, II or III courses (as described above), au pair students must also register for a 35 hour independent study project. As part of their independent study, au pairs enrolled in the evening courses work with their instructor to develop a proposal to address cultural or work-related topics, such as:
- American film
- American cuisine
- American culture
- Education and child psychology
The project must involve outside research, participation in community functions (such as film festivals, theatre productions, county fairs, or craft fairs), and a presentation to the Evening Class on some aspect of the study. Independent projects may require the student to create, conduct, and analyze surveys of Americans as part of their research. Independent studies require au pairs to devote a minimum of 4 hours per week to the project, in addition to any homework assigned as part of the English I, II, or III class.
Application Instructions
To apply for the Evening Program, follow these simple steps:
1. Complete the Evening Program application
Please complete the online application for the Evening Program.
2. Submit supporting document
Please submit your supporting document (passport or identification card) by email at ud-eli@udel.edu or by fax at (302) 831-6765.
