Program Overview
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Instructors connected classroom lessons directly to what I do on the job.
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Build the English skills you need to succeed in college, your career, and everyday life in the United States.
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Learning Objectives / Outcomes
English as a Second Language provides comprehensive English skills for non-native English speakers to acquire fluency to communicate in English and support their academic and professional success. The ESL program begins very simply for true beginners in English language, and then gradually progresses to a more advanced level. The curriculum covers basic conversational English, reading, writing, and more.
Specifically, IVY’s ESL Program aims to achieve a high level of English proficiency in these four areas:
Fundamental English language skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar.
Regular academic activities such as reading and using academic literature and writing college-level essays.
Communicative skills necessary for everyday situation and for academic settings.
Communicative competence necessary for general professional activities such as presentation, meetings, and consultation.
Course Outlines
ESL students at Ivy Christian College build practical English skills for general, academic, or professional purposes. The program consists of three categories; six-level core ESL program, optional two-level Proficiency/Fluency Program, and Test Preparation Program.
The program offers four quarters yearly. Each quarter lasts 10 weeks followed by a 3-week break. Classes meet for 22.5 hours of classroom instruction/week.
In two years, students should be able to progress through the six-level core ESL program.
Upon completion of ESL program at IVY, students will receive a Certification of Completion that will include the name of the courses, the hours of study.
Career Pathways
Ministry Leader
Operations Manager
Human Resources Specialist
College & University Studies
Professional Communication
Program Quick Facts:
The IVY ESL Certificate Program is geared to provide quality English language instruction to people with other native languages. The ESL program has an emphasis on teaching the language skills necessary for academic and professional success and growth in English speaking societies. The Program accomplishes this through classes taught by dedicated and professional faculty. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required.
Common Questions
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How are ESL students placed into the right level?
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New students complete a placement assessment covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking so they begin at the appropriate proficiency level.
Who is the ESL program designed for?
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The English as a Second Language program supports international and multilingual students who want to improve academic English for college-level study in the United States.
Will ESL credits count toward a degree program?
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ESL coursework prepares students for degree programs at Ivy College. Your advisor can explain how completed ESL levels align with your academic plan.
