English as a Second Language (ESL Pathway)
Program Overview
The primary goal of this course is to prepare students for success in college-level courses by achieving proficiency in English. The program offers beginner through advanced levels of academic writing, grammar, reading, and discussion.
Students will experience
- Exploration and explanation of the U.S. and NYC culture through field trips and immersive learning environments.
- Small class sizes enable more faculty-student interaction. Students are placed in pairs or small groups, with classmates within the same level of English to facilitate collaborative learning.
- Teachers who use audio/visual materials, multimedia-based technology, and individual attention to provide every student with the opportunity to master the English language.
Upon completion of coursework, students gain direct entry into one of St Francis College’s eligible undergraduate or graduate programs!
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PROGRAM PATHWAYS
Students can enter the ESL program via one of the three (3) pathways below.
ESL ENTRY
Students who enter on a first-time F-1 Visa to join SFC's ESL Program.
Requirement: Must take all six courses per semester for compliance.
Introductory Courses:
ESL6001 - English for Business (3 cr)
ESL1001 - Academic Writing & Research Skills (3 cr)
ESL1002 - Listening & Speaking for Academic Purposes (3 cr)
ESL1200 - Reading & Vocabulary Development (3 cr)
ESL1201 - American Culture & Communication (3 cr)
ESL1240L - Integrated Skills Lab (3 cr)
CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT FOR ESL-PROGRAM STUDENTS:
Credit courses are taken through academic enrollment as a matriculated student of St. Francis College.
Students must attend 18 hours of in-person instruction per week to maintain their F-1 status.
Students must complete the modules with 90% overall attendance.
After completing all course work, students must pass the Duolingo English Test with a grade of 85 or higher, or the TOEFL test with a grade of 80 or higher.
Students must pass a class twice (two consecutive terms, in one semester) to progress to advanced level.
CURRENT STUDENTS
Current graduate students who wish to enhance their English proficiency through advanced language class(es).
Requirement: Only need English for Business to support academic/professional English. Can be used to fulfill ELE classes or be used as substitutions, if advisor approves.
Course:
ESL6001 - English for Business (3 cr)
CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT FOR MS STUDENTS:
Students may use the course towards an ELE requirement or, if given advisor’s approval, to replace a class not offered in a specific term.
Students must attend in-person; no hybrid option will be offered for ESL classes.
Students must complete the modules with 90% overall attendance.
Students who fulfill the requirements for one class will not be permitted to retake the same course in the future.
AU PAIR
Students who attend through a host family while studying up to 6 credits per year.
Requirement: Must complete 6 semester credits (≈72 contact hours) annually.
Course: Select two courses (3 credits each) from the offered classes, one per semester.
CONDITIONS OF ENROLLMENT FOR AU PAIRS:
- Au Pairs may register for one or two courses per semester. Completion of one class per semester fulfills their immigration requirement.
- Students must attend in-person; no hybrid option will be offered for ESL classes.
- Students must complete the modules with 90% overall attendance.
- Certificate of completion will be given to Au Pair students at the end of each module
Application Documents
- Photo ID (Passport and/or Visa)
- Financial Documentation showing at least USD$16,525
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- English Proficiency Test (optional)
- Transcripts (optional)
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MORE INFORMATION
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
$2,800 Tuition
$175 Student Activity Fee
$500 Deposit (first semester ONLY)
$350 - Final Assessment Fee (last semester ONLY)
Total Per Semester - $2,175
Fall, Spring, and Summer required.
Weekly Schedule
Weekly Schedule
TUESDAY - FRIDAY:
6PM - 9PM
SAT - SUN:
9AM - 12PM
CLASSES ARE FULLY IN-PERSON
Classes
Classes
ESL1001 - Academic Writing & Research Skills (3cr)
ESL1002 - Listening & Speaking for Academic Purposes (3cr)
ESL1003 - Reading & Vocabulary Development
ESL1004 - American Culture & Communication
ESL1005 - Integrated Skills Lab (Hands-On Practicum)
ESL1200 - Reading & Vocabulary Development (3cr)
ESL1201 - American Culture & Communication (3cr)
ESL1240L - Integrated Skills Lab (3cr)
ESL6001 - English for Business (3cr)