Schedule
You may begin your ESL studies at any one of the six sessions throughout the year, and classes for each session will fall between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Central Standard Time). Of course, you’ll have plenty of opportunities outside of the classroom to practice your English skills, if you like.ESL Session Dates for 2012-14
| 2012-13 | Orientation | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1, Fall 2012 | August 23-24 | August 27 - October 19 (8 weeks) |
| Session 2, Fall 2012 | October 19 | October 22 - December 14 (8 weeks) |
| Session 3, Spring 2013 | January 11 | January 14 - March 8 (8 weeks) |
| Session 4, Spring 2013 | March 18 | March 19 - May 10 (8 weeks) |
| Session 5, Summer 2013 | May 24 | May 28 - July 19 (8 weeks) |
| 2013-14 | Orientation | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1, Fall 2013 | August 22-23 | August 26 - October 18 (8 weeks) |
| Session 2, Fall 2013 | October 18 | October 21 - December 13 (8 weeks) |
| Session 3, Spring 2014 | January 17 | January 20 - March 14 (8 weeks) |
| Session 4, Spring 2014 | March 21 |
March 24 - May 9 (8 weeks) |
| Session 5, Summer 2014 | May 23 | May 27 - July 18 (8 weeks) |
You’ll be in classes 20 hours each week, for about four hours daily. We’ll place you in one of four levels of ESL instruction: beginning, elementary, intermediate and advanced.
Time for Completion
If you start in our beginning level, you should plan a minimum of 24 months to complete all levels. Should you begin at higher levels, of course, you’ll likely take less time to receive your certification.
ESL Schedule
You will have classes five days a week between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The class schedule is:
| Weekday Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 8 a.m. | - | Speaking class 8-8:50 a.m. |
- | - | - |
| 9 a.m. | Listening class 9-9:50 a.m. |
Listening class 9-9:50 a.m. |
Speaking class 9-9:50 a.m. |
Listening class 9-9:50 a.m. |
Listening class 9-9:50 a.m. |
|
10 a.m. |
Reading class 10-10:50 a.m. |
Reading class 10-10:50 a.m. |
- | Reading class 10-10:50 a.m. |
Reading class 10-10:50 a.m. |
| 11 a.m. | Writing class 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m. |
- | Writing class 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m. |
Speaking class 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m. |
Writing class 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m. |
| 12 noon | - | - | - | - | |
After class, there are other opportunities for you to study and practice English. You can meet with tutors, use the computer labs or get to know your American neighbors.