Programs

The ESL Academy offers a variety of English language and cultural immersion programs. To learn more about programs at ESL Academy, click on the links below.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH (ESL) AND ACADEMIC ENGLISH PROGRAMS

BEGINNER ESL – 1 YEAR/33 WEEKS

At the beginner level of the Intensive ESL, students will learn the basics of communicating in English. Through language lab classes, workshops, and lecture classes, students will become comfortable speaking about relatively simple topics with classmates, teachers, and native English speakers. Students with placement exam scores of (A1) are placed in Beginner ESL.

INTERMEDIATE ESL – 1 YEAR/33 WEEKS

English learners at the intermediate level will build on their existing language skills and focus on more accurately expressing their meaning in writing and conversation. Students with placement exam scores of (A2/B1) are placed in Intermediate ESL.

ADVANCED ESL – 1 YEAR/33 WEEKS

Students within advanced level studies will learn more technical vocabulary to be able to discuss complex topics. Graduates of Advanced ESL will be able to speak knowledgeably on a wide range of subjects. Students with placement exam scores of (B2) are placed in Advanced ESL.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH – 1 YEAR/33 WEEKS

Students within advanced level studies will learn academic-level writing, speaking, critical thinking, grammar, and vocabulary. Graduates of the Academic ESL program will be able to successfully participate in academic discourse at the university level through the composition of academic essays and research papers, critical analysis of academic texts, and meaningful contributions to debates and discussions on academic topics. Students with placement exam scores of (C1) are placed in Academic English.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES – 2 YEARS/66 WEEKS

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is designed for English language learners preparing to succeed in academic and professional environments. Students will develop advanced vocabulary and grammar while refining their reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. The program emphasizes formal and informal American English, idiomatic expressions, and strategies for deriving meaning from complex texts. Learners will gain proficiency in composing structured essays and research papers, applying basic research methods, and critically analyzing academic texts with depth and precision.

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS – 2 YEARS/66 WEEKS

The English for Business Professionals (EBP) program is designed to equip English language learners with the language and communication skills needed to succeed in diverse business settings. Courses integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing with a strong emphasis on their practical applications in the workplace. Through authentic texts, case studies, and real-world scenarios, students gain the language and cultural competencies necessary for effective participation in the business environment.

ENGLISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS – 2 YEARS/66 WEEKS

The English for Healthcare Professionals (EHP) program is designed to equip English language learners with language and communication skills for academic and professional success in the healthcare sector. Through a progressive sequence of courses, students advance from intermediate grammar and medical vocabulary to advanced, field-specific language used in healthcare, medical research, and leadership.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM – 2 YEARS/66 WEEKS

The Intensive English Program (IEP) develops students’ vocabulary, grammar, writing, reading, and communication skills for both real-life and educational contexts. Instruction emphasizes vocabulary expansion, paragraph organization, and reading comprehension through strategies such as previewing, predicting, using word clues, and interpreting visual information. Students build confidence speaking in a variety of settings while strengthening their writing skills to produce clear, grammatically correct paragraphs, including expository forms.

ELECTIVE COURSES

ESL Academy provides TOEFL Preparation course. This course is designed for students to successfully prepare for the TOEFL iBT test through test preparation and skills training in the four competencies of the test: reading, writing, listening and speaking.