Course Descriptions
Academic Inquiry (9 hours, lecture)
This course focuses on reading and listening skills with an emphasis on applying strategies in academic contexts. Students will also expand their vocabulary knowledge.
Academic Expression (9 hours, lecture)
This course focuses on effective communication through written and spoken expression. The use of a range of grammatical structures and pronunciation features are supported.
Grammar Application (4.5 hours, lecture)
This course focuses on both the accuracy and use of level-appropriate grammatical structures. LEAP 1-3 is delivered on-line.
Academic Connection (2 hours, online)
This course supports the development of students' independent academic skills in a series of 25 online modules. This also includes a face-to-face component in LEAP 4 inviting members of the MRU community to present and prepare students for entry into credit studies.
Course Costs Spring 2024
| Subject | Domestic Tuition | International Tuition |
| Academic Inquiry 1 | $696 | $1428 |
| Academic Expression 1 | $696 | $1428 |
| Grammar Application 1 | $382 | $783 |
| Academic Connection 1 | $186 | $381 |
| TOTAL | $1960 | $4020 |
| Academic Inquiry 2 | $696 | $1428 |
| Academic Expression 2 | $696 | $1428 |
| Grammar Application 2 | $382 | $783 |
| Academic Connection 2 | $186 | $381 |
| TOTAL | $1960 | $4020 |
| Academic Inquiry 3 | $696 | $1428 |
| Academic Expression 3 | $696 | $1428 |
| Grammar Application 3 | $382 | $783 |
| Academic Connection 3 | $186 | $381 |
| TOTAL | $1960 | $4020 |
| Academic Inquiry 4 | $696 | $1428 |
| Academic Expression 4 | $696 | $1428 |
| Grammar Application 4 | $274 | $561 |
| Academic Connection 4 | $294 | $603 |
| TOTAL | $1960 | $4020 |
Additional Mandatory Fees (all students - per semester)
- Recreation and Athletics: $70.02
- Student Services: 198.53
- U-Pass: N/A
- International Student Health Insurance - $230.00 (view pdf overview and website for more information)
* This is mandatory for all International students and paid directly to the provider. Proof of insurance will be required to attend the program.
For information about Domestic Student Funding click here.
Please review our payment, refund, and deferral policy
Course Costs 2024-2025
| Subject | Domestic Tuition | International Tuition |
| Academic Inquiry 1 | $710 | $1450 |
| Academic Expression 1 | $710 | $1450 |
| Grammar Application 1 | $390 | $795 |
| Academic Connection 1 | $190 | $385 |
| TOTAL | $2000 | $4080 |
| Academic Inquiry 2 | $710 | $1450 |
| Academic Expression 2 | $710 | $1450 |
| Grammar Application 2 | $390 | $795 |
| Academic Connection 2 | $190 | $385 |
| TOTAL | $2000 | $4080 |
| Academic Inquiry 3 | $710 | $1450 |
| Academic Expression 3 | $710 | $1450 |
| Grammar Application 3 | $390 | $795 |
| Academic Connection 3 | $190 | $385 |
| TOTAL | $2000 | $4080 |
| Academic Inquiry 4 | $710 | $1450 |
| Academic Expression 4 | $710 | $1450 |
| Grammar Application 4 | $280 | $570 |
| Academic Connection 4 | $300 | $610 |
| TOTAL | $2000 | $4080 |
Additional Mandatory Fees (all students - per semester)
- Recreation and Athletics: $147.04
- Student Services: $436.76
- U-Pass: (Prices are Subject to Change. The UPass is only offered in Fall and Winter terms)
- Fall 2024: $165.00
- Winter 2025: $170.00
- Spring 2025: N/A
- International Student Health Insurance - $230.00 (view pdf overview and website for more information)
* This is mandatory for all International students and paid directly to the provider. Proof of insurance will be required to attend the program.
For information about Domestic Student Funding click here.
Please review our payment, refund, and deferral policy
Sample Schedule*
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 9 a.m. - Noon |
|
Academic Inquiry | Academic Expression | Academic Inquiry | Academic Expression |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Grammar Application 1-3 or Academic Connections 4 |
Academic Inquiry | Academic Expression | Academic Inquiry | Academic Expression |
*Includes a weekly 2-hour online module: Academic Connection