The English as a Second Language Program serves students from all over the world, providing coursework for comprehensive language development.  A wide range of content and materials, presented through interesting methodology, make the experience of ESL effective and practical.  Proficiency levels from intermediate to advanced are welcome.  Participants are undergraduate, graduate, and professional level.  Small classes (8 to 15 people) enable students to advance rapidly.

How to Apply

The procedure for applying to our program is very simple.
You can download our application by clicking here, then send or bring it to our office in 571 Jubilee Hall.  

Curriculum

Classes are offered in speaking/listening, reading, vocabulary development, writing/grammar skills, accent improvement and American culture, toward academic proficiency and social communication. Special emphasis is placed on university preparation: written expression, TOEFL preparation, vocabulary expansion, comprehension, and speaking skills. Class levels range from high beginner to advanced.  To view the ESLP courses being offered in the Summer 2009 semester, click here.
 

Program Dates

Spring 2009: January 12 - May 9
Summer Session I 2009: June 2 - July 3
Summer Session II 2009: July 6 - August 6
Fall 2009: August 31 -December 9

For more information regarding the ESL Program visit academic.shu.edu/esl/.