English as a Second Language
A solid understanding of English can open the door to a successful career. Capital University's powerful ESL program will help you build the skills you need to:
- Qualify for admission to a U.S. college or university
- Advance your international communication and business interests
Apply to Capital's ESL program
Tuition and Fees for ESL students
About the Program
At Capital, we offer four levels of ESL courses:
- Level Basic
- Level 1 (low-intermediate)
- Level 2 (intermediate)
- Level 3 (high intermediate)
- Level 4 (advanced)
Skills-based courses are offered at each level:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening & Speaking
- Grammar (sentence structure)
ESL Term Dates
Capital University's ESL academic calendar consists of two 16-week semesters. The fall academic semester begins in late August, and the second or spring term begins in January. Summer school begins in May and ends in July.
Capital's ESL program is divided into 5 eight-week terms. Students may enter at the beginning of each term. However, Fall Term 2 and Spring Term 2 are the second half of a continuous curriculum from the regular semester, students are encouraged to pursue in regular semester term (Fall Semester and Spring Semester).
- Fall 2, 2012 - Orientation begins October 17, 2012 and the term ends December 13, 2012
- Spring 1, 2013 - Orientation begins January 2, 2013 and the term ends March 8, 2013
- Spring 2, 2013 - Orientation begins March 6, 2013 and the term ends May 2, 2013
- Summer, 2012 - Orientation begins May 8, 2013 and the term ends July 5, 2013
What Makes Capital's ESL Program Great?
- There are five admission dates per year, so you can start at a time that fits your schedule.
- Our ESL classes are small, so you get plenty of personal attention.
- All of the ESL instructors are native speakers of English with at least a master's degree and an average of more than 10 years of teaching experience.
- Capital organizes cultural and community field trips throughout Columbus to give you a richer understanding of how Americans live.
- Our Conversation Partner Program matches you with an American student so you can perfect your conversation skills.
- Our standard tuition rates also apply to international students.
- If you need any kind of advice or assistance, our International Education Office is here to help.
Quick Facts About Our Program
- You don't have to take the TOEFL to be accepted as an ESL student at Capital. (You will have the opportunity to take it as part of the final exam for all ESL levels.)
- Once you arrive on campus, we will test your skills so we can start you at the right level.
- When you reach the advanced level, you can:
- Take one undergraduate class at Capital in an area of your interest (with approval from the ESL director and course instructor)
- Apply to Capital University as a graduate or undergraduate student once you've met the language proficiency requirements
What Will I Learn as a Capital ESL Student?
At Capital University, ESL students at every level will build:
- Speaking skills
- Listening comprehension
- Reading comprehension
- Knowledge of English grammar and structure
- Writing (composition) skills
- Understanding of American culture
- Library and other research techniques