Does Thunderbird accept transfer credits from other schools?
No. Thunderbird does not accept transfer credits. May I take language classes at Thunderbird? Yes. Which languages does Thunderbird offer? Elective courses: You may take Mandarin-Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Russian, or Portuguese. These courses are available during the academic year. Spanish is also offered during Winterim. Intensive Language Programs (ILP): Mandarin Chinese and Spanish are offered in intensive, six-hour-a-day, two-week modules for a total of eight-weeks (Modules 1-4) during the summer. Advanced Spanish or French: Advanced instruction in Spanish and French is available each trimester. May I satisfy the language requirement in any language? You may satisfy the requirement in any language for which there is an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) offered by ACTFL. Which languages does the OPI test measure? Please check the LTI (www.languagetesting.com) website for an accurate listing of languages tested. May I retake the OPI? Yes, you may retake it as often a
