English as a Second Language (ESL)

Training in English, orientation to living in the United States and strategies for successful university study at an American University are integral components of all American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) programs. For admission, students must have completed high school or its equivalent. Instruction in some courses is offered at up to five levels of proficiency: high beginning through academic preparation. New students must take a placement test prior to registration so that the appropriate level of study can be determined.

ALCI offers two different ESL programs to meet the needs of its diverse student populations. International students who want to come to the U.S. on a visa enroll in the English for Academic Success or Pathway Program depending on their English proficiency and their chosen academic programs.