English as a Second Language (ESL)


 

OBJECTIVE

The institution’s major goal in the creation of its ESL program is to provide students an opportunity to gain the language skills necessary to become successful members of the American workforce.

PROGRAM LENGTH

The ESL program is divided into three tracks. New class sessions begin approximately every 4-5 weeks. There are 6 levels, Level One for beginning students through Level Six for advanced students.

The Daytime track is the equivalent of 36 semester credit hours (720 clock hours). The Daytime track is conducted Monday-Friday for 5 hours a day from 8:30am to 1:30pm, for a total of 25 hours per week. There are 48 daytime sessions per level. A three-level ESL Daytime Program runs for approximately 30 weeks.

There are two evening tracks. The Evening tracks are the equivalent of 30 semester credit hours (600 clock hours). The Evening Program is conducted Monday-Thursday for 4.5 hours a day from 5:30pm to 10pm, for a total of 18 hours per week. There are 45 evening sessions per level. A three-level ESL Evening Program runs for approximately 34 weeks.

Upon the successful completion of the 3-level program, and satisfaction of all academic & administrative requirements, the student will graduate and receive a certificate.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS & CLASS SIZE

To be admitted, applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Placement test determines initial student placement within the program. Incoming students are properly placed at a level consistent with their language skills. Class size is limited to 30 students.

For more information please email or call our
Admissions Department at 847 324 5588 ext.23