ESL - English as a Second Language

Welcome to the ESL Program at Fairmont State University

 Our goal is to help you achieve the English language proficiency necessary for your academic and personal success.

Why choose our ESL Program?

• A curriculum integrating all language skills
• A safe and convenient location for study
• Professional, dedicated, and enthusiastic instructors
• Individualized instruction
• On-campus housing 

Program Dates

Please stay tuned for a full calendar for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. 

Classes

The ESL Program is an intensive course of study with an academic preparation focus.  Upon admission to the program, students are placed into the A2, B1, or B2 level based on any English proficiency test score provided.  If no score is provided, a placement test will be administered upon arrival.

The ESL Program offers four integrative skills-based classes: 

• Academic Reading (1 Credit Unit (CU))
• Composition (2 CUs)
• Listening and Speaking (1 CU)
• Grammar Studies (2 CUs)

Full-time students take a total of 6 CUs per term, or 12 CUs per semester.  Part-time students may take up to 9 CUs per semester.

A sample Fall 2019 Term A schedule for A2 and B1 levels appears below.