ESL Program

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Western Oregon University was created and is administered by the International Office to provide the Engilsh language training to international students. ESL program Photos

Students who do not have the required English language proficiency are eligible for the Conditional Admission status and to enroll in the full-time ESL Program. They may only start their degree program by achieving the required English testing scores, or by completing the ESL program on campus

Tuition

The tuition for the ESL program at Western Oregon University is different from the regular degree program tuition. The current fee for the ESL program is $8,000 per academic year. Students will also be responsible for covering their living expenses and health insurance.

Curriculum

Overview

The Western Oregon University English as a Second Language program consists of five levels beginning with absolute beginners and culminating with college preparatory.Each level contains instruction in the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in an integrated syllabus that also includes elements of American culture helpful in English study and life in the United States . An assessment test will be givin to students to determine the appropriate starting level. Each level consists of five hours of instruction five days a week for nine weeks each term for a total of 225 lesson hours per term, plus five hours per week language practice with American students, followed by a final exam. At the end of each level another assessment will be given to determine if students are ready to move up to the next level.

The overall objectives of the program are to produce individuals who:

•  have near-native conversational ability

•  are fully literate in reading and writing

•  are familiar with American culture and history

•  have obtained a paper TOEFL score of 500.