Gateway Program
Program Type
- University Preparation
Format
- In Person
Area of Study
Cost
$6,400 per semester
Average Completion Time
One to two semesters
When to Start
Fall, Spring
About this program
Build your English skills and start earning University credit with Level 90 Gateway. In this highest level of the English for Academic Preparation program, you improve your academic English while taking an SFSU course with support.
English + University Credit Studies
In Gateway, you improve your English and academic skills for University success while taking an SFSU course for credit. You also receive support to help you understand and complete your University course assignments.
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Curriculum and Schedule
Explore the Gateway curriculum and weekly schedule to see how you build your English skills while taking an SFSU course for credit.
Curriculum and ScheduleAbout the Gateway Program
Fall 2026
Program dates: August 17, 2026 to December 18, 2026
Program length: 17 weeks
Apply after: Jan. 1, 2026
Application fee: $150
Tuition: $6,400
Health insurance: TBA
Spring 2027
Program dates: January 19, 2027 to May 21, 2027
Program length: 17 weeks
Apply after: July 1, 2026
Application fee: $150
Tuition: $6,400
Health insurance: TBA
The nonrefundable application fee of $150 USD includes up to two deferrals. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Gator Pass: $130 per semester
Tuition (ALI + SFSU)
ALI tuition plus SFSU (3-unit) Open University tuition = $6,400 (subject to change)
You can take an additional SFSU course for $449 per unit (subject to change).
English for Academic Preparation Students
- Level 70: Pass Level 70 with a B average and a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 475, TOEFL iBT 53 or IELTS 6.0
- Level 80: Pass Level 80 with grades of A, B or C. No TOEFL or IELTS score is required
New Students
- Qualify for direct admission with a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or IELTS 6.0 within the last 24 months or
- Qualify through placement testing with a minimum TOEFL ITP score of 500
- Attend a required program orientation
Email globaled@sfsu.edu if you plan to apply for on-campus housing or have questions.
What Students Say
Gateway has both the function of helping students improve their English skills and helping students prepare for entry into American universities. My experience shows that the American Language Institute has done this… This semester I have an SFSU Communication Studies course. At present, all my grades are A, and I know that the skills I learned at Gateway are very helpful to me. Gateway teachers provide tutoring for my university courses every week if I have any questions.
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