Certificate English as a Second Language
Goodwin College
Key Information
Campus location
East Hartford, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 6 semester
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 28,804 / per semester *
Application deadline
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* Total amount for I-20 including Tuition, fees, living and personal expenses.
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Introduction
The goal of the English as a Second Language (ESL) certificate program is to enhance the English-language proficiency of non-native speakers of English. Instruction is focused on reading, writing, speaking, and grammatical accuracy of English as applied in personal, vocational, or academic contexts.
To determine placement, all prospective students (a) take a faculty-designed grammar test, (b) complete the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) pre-test, and (c) participate in a personal interview. The ESL courses are sequenced and delivered in four levels, consisting of one course each. Students who enter the program at levels 2, 3, or 4 will receive Advanced Placement credit for the lower-level courses. The 24 institutional credits received for the ESL program cannot be applied or transferred to any degree program at Goodwin University.