Tutoring & support
English Language Learners (ELL) Programs
Our English Language Learners (ESL) programs are structured to accelerate your learning with optimal time in the classroom. Students significantly improve their English skills and prepare for business, university study in the U.S. or abroad, or personal achievement.
At a glance
- FormatIn class, Tuesday to Thursday
- Levels12 levels of proficiency
- Enrollment fee$300
- Tuition$50 a week
Program structure
- The English program curriculum includes 30 lessons per week of classroom instruction and practice in all key language skills: speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and writing.
- Students practice conversation and other essential speaking skills using practical, real-world English, write with accuracy and effectiveness, develop strategic listening skills and improve their grammar.
- Skills Enhancement classes let students customize their program to suit individual interests. Sample classes include American Idioms, American Film, Current Events and American Culture.
- In our Language Technology Center, students work on their individual language skills and objectives through technology-supported learning.
- Students have regular opportunities to meet and speak with Americans, visit and observe school courses, listen to guest lecturers and join local excursions.
- Academic advising is included for students considering further study at an American university, college, technical or vocational school.
Tuition fees
| Classroom English Language Learners Program | Fee |
|---|---|
| In-class instructionTuesday through Thursday | $50 a week |
| Enrollment feeThe first week’s tuition is due with the enrollment fee | $300 |
Level placement, evaluation and advancement
Level placement
The curriculum organizes your English learning into 12 levels of proficiency. Each level can be completed in a four-week session in an Intensive English Program.
Levels may be grouped into Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Masters, so students of similar abilities and interests study together. When levels are combined, each student is tracked and evaluated at their specific level.
A student’s level is set through placement testing on admission: an oral interview, a writing sample and a multiple-choice exam covering listening, reading, vocabulary and grammar.
Evaluation and advancement
At the end of each four-week session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based on their objectives. Criteria include, but are not limited to:
- Demonstration of skills during class
- Quizzes and tests
- Homework assignments
- Standardized level tests (final examinations)
Curriculum and Language Technology Center
Texts and software in the curriculum introduce works from respected authors in English as a Second Language. The content has been tailored exclusively by American High School Academy’s language teachers to fit our curriculum and methodology.
Students also have access to the award-winning Rosetta Stone language learning software. All materials support the communicative approach used at American High School Academy.
In the advanced Masters level, students use authentic college and business-level materials to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, learn effective note-taking and prepare an American-style research paper.
Language Technology Center. Technology plays an important role in our students’ English studies. Students work with desktop computers with flat-screen monitors, CD and DVD-based programs, and a wide variety of language learning software, from general English to popular songs.
Questions? Talk to Admissions
An Admissions Specialist can review your transcript, answer your questions and recommend a path.