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Intensive ESL
VIU’s 7-week ESL program for second language English learners offers instruction at seven levels of proficiency: low beginner, beginner, elementary, low intermediate, intermediate, high intermediate and advanced. Each level can be completed in one term of full-time study. The overall length of the program depends on the student’s initial placement and how quickly the student progresses from one level to the next.
Non-Intensive ESL
Our adult ESL programs make language learning fun, flexible, and affordable! We offer on-campus courses such as Business English, ESL for Better English, Grammar & Conversation, and Public Speaking with Confidence! For au pairs, our Saturday museum trips to the Smithsonian museums in Washington, DC take place every Saturday year round, with the exception of major holidays.
- This program is primarily for students who want to build their academic English skills to study at an American college or university.
- Terms are 7-weeks
- Courses are offered across seven levels of proficiency: low beginner, beginner, elementary, low intermediate, intermediate, high intermediate and advanced.
- Each level can be completed in one term of full-time study.
- The overall length of the program depends on the student’s initial placement and how quickly the student progresses from one level to the next.
- This program is primarily for students who want to improve their English in a non-intensive setting.
- Non-intensive options include:
- Study in non-intensive evening and weekend options.
- Explore American culture through our museum classes.
- Earn CEUs for Au Pairs through our special programs.
APPLY TODAY
Call 1-800-51-GO-VIU or email admissions@viu.edu to get started today or contact sls@viu.edu for more information. The School of Language Studies at VIU welcomes you to join our ESL community and looks forward to helping you reach your higher education or professional goals.
The School of Language Studies at VIU welcomes you to join our ESL community and looks forward to helping you reach your higher education or professional goals.