This intensive program focuses on English language for academic purposes — the language and communication skills critical to success in American university settings. Following an assessment, students are placed in courses at their specific level of English proficiency, targeting the skills to bring them to the next level of academic readiness.
All four domains of language – listening, speaking, reading, and writing — are addressed through engaging lessons and activities both inside and outside of the classroom. Instruction goes beyond lectures to promote interaction and prepare students for educational practices common to American higher education, including:
- discussions
- group work
- presentations
- integrated technology (blended learning)
- project-based learning
Weekly enrichment activities expose students to various facets of university life and prepare them for admission to undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Providence Campus
JWU Providence students share a special opportunity to build connections and friendships across many cultures in Providence – also known as the “Creative Capital” – a richly multicultural city that continually blossoms with new entrepreneurial and artistic activity.
The program is fully integrated within JWU Global, where students receive advising and support related to their success and well-being as international students. Instruction is offered to those students who wish solely to improve their English language skills in addition to those who wish to matriculate into a degree program.
North Miami Campus
JWU North Miami leads the way in diversity among colleges and universities. According to Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) College Rankings, the campus has ranked #1 in the South and #3 nationwide in diversity. This is evidenced by the North Miami Campus’ diverse population of students representing nearly 40 countries, including the Bahamas, People’s Republic of China and Argentina.
The English Language Institute on the North Miami Campus provides international students with the opportunity to learn English as a second language through intensive English instruction and weekly enhancement activities for students preparing for admission to undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Resources
Explore our resources for international students:
JWU Global JWU International JWU Handbook: ESL Programs
JWU Providence Catalog: ESL JWU North Miami Catalog: ESL
