Learn English at Virginia International University!

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Our English as a Second Language (ESL) Program is designed to prepare students for successful study at a US college or university. The courses will help students to become confident and fluent academic speakers and writers, to develop strong reading skills, to increase vocabulary, and to become effective listeners. The courses also prepare our students for the TOEFL examination.

DATES: ESL classes are offered during the spring, fall, and summer semesters. Spring and fall semesters are 15 weeks long with one additional examination week. Full-time students take 20 hours of classes per week. The summer semester is usually 10 weeks long, with 24 hours of instruction per week.

Fall 2008: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 – Monday, December 22, 2008
* Fall 2008 class schedule
* Fall 2008 book list

IMPORTANT: Students must arrive in the US at least one week before the start of classes to attend the mandatory student orientation and to take the placement test.

FOUR LEVELS: Classes are offered at four levels of difficulty: elementary, intermediate, advanced and college preparatory. When you arrive at VIU, we will ask you to take a placement test to determine which level is the best fit for you.

AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER: Full-time students who pass all their courses will receive a certificate and will be qualified to continue their ESL studies at the next level during the following semester.