FAQs
The following are the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Graham International Institute of California:
GIIC is accredited by the Graham International Education Accreditation Agency (GIEAA). This affirms our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in education, ensuring excellence in curriculum development, teaching methods, and student success.
Visit our accreditation page here.
Accreditation ensures that the education provided by GIIC meets the quality standards established by the accrediting body. This helps in the recognition of your degree by employers and other institutions.
You need to submit a scanned copy of a government-issued photo ID, two letters of recommendation, test scores (TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers), and transcripts if applying for a doctoral degree.
You can submit the required documents during the online application process or email them to frankiegrahamjr@fgjf.org within four weeks from the start date of your first-course registration.
YES! NO LIMIT. “Frankie” hates schools that limit transfers based on how they want to make money off people by repeating classes.
After submitting your application, you will receive a response from our admission staff within seven working days. If accepted, you will receive a provisional admission letter and can proceed with payment and start studying.
The discounted tuition fee for our doctoral programs is a one-time payment of $5,500, with installment payment options available. Visit our Tuition & Fees page for more details.
Yes, you can choose a one-time payment or opt for a monthly payment plan.
There is no application fee for applying to GIIC.
No. There are no textbooks that need to be bought to complete the classes and/or assignments.
There is no additional fee if you want to receive your certificate electronically. There is a $25 fee for each transcript request, and an optional $100 fee if you would like the physical copy of your certificate shipped to you.
All courses are 100% online and self-paced, allowing you to study at your convenience.
NO! No distractions!
Yes. You can schedule time with the instructor and have your meeting via Streamyard.
Below is the grading system for our doctoral programs:
Distinction: 90% and above
Pass: 80% to 89.99%
Fail: below 50%
The completion duration for a doctoral degree at GIIC is 1 to 2 years.
Graduation requirements vary depending on the program. Some programs require business plans, class lesson plans, research projects, while others require public writing and public policy projects.
Once you complete all your program modules and assignments, you can apply for graduation through the same student portal.
Online – self-paced and offline at any of our branches in the US, Vietnam, etc.
Yes. You can schedule time with the instructor and have your meeting via Streamyard.
YES! NO LIMIT. “Frankie” hates schools that limit transfers based on how they want to make money off people by repeating classes.
No. There are no textbooks that need to be bought to complete the classes and/or assignments.
Our grading system varies across programs. Below is the grading system for our Bachelor’s program:
Distinction: 90% and above
Pass: 50% to 89.99%
Fail: below 50%
The following is the grading system for our Master’s and Doctoral programs:
Distinction: 90% and above
Pass: 80% to 89.99%
Fail: below 80%
2 to 4 years for a Bachelor’s in TESOL.
4 months to 2 years for a Master’s in TESOL.
1 to 2 years for a Doctor of TESOL.
Class lessons plan/research project/dissertation.
The discounted tuition fee for the Bachelor’s program is $7,500 (one-time fee). The Master’s program costs $3,000 (one-time fee) while the Doctor of TESOL costs $4,500 (one-time fee). Visit our Tuition & Fees page for more details about our fees.
There is no application fee for applying to the Graham School of English.
There’s no additional fee if you want to receive your certificate electronically. There is an optional $100 fee if you want the physical copy of your certificate to be shipped to you.
Yes, you can choose a one-time payment or opt for a monthly payment plan.
Our admissions staff is available Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (EST) to answer your questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. You can reach us through our contact page or by e-mail at frankiegrahamjr@fgjf.org.