Here are the highlights:

• The US Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has released its final policy guidance for English language training pathways in the US
• Such programmes offer English language preparation as part of a structured path to full-time degree study
• SEVP sets out that it must now formally certify all pathway programmes in the US, and that each must incorporate for-credit academic coursework and also offer guaranteed admission to degree study for all students that successfully complete their preparatory requirements

Source: http://monitor.icef.com/2016/11/sevp-releases-final-guidance-esl-pathways-us/