Preliminary Year Program

The PYP Program is a completely customizable program for students, with options based on your unique educational needs. The PYP Program offers students the opportunity to meet their English and academic admission requirements at the same time. The Preliminary Year Program is a co-educational pre-university qualifying year that:

Provides an opportunity to complete first-year university admission requirements
Follows the university calendar, with classes beginning in September and ending in April
Helps young women and men acclimate to campus life, university courses, and lectures
Is taught by qualified and experienced instructors on the Brescia campus
Focuses on skills required to be successful in university, including
time management
study/examination skills
reading, writing, and research skills
experience participating in class discussions and seminars