In 2013, the ESL program will have a new curriculum (set of courses), all currently under final stages of development. The courses will have an effective balance between grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, with strong influence from Experiential Learning Theory.
Upon arrival, new ESL leaners are tested for proficiency in English, then an enrollment counselor will register the learners in appropriate courses. Therefore, registration is manual and takes place on site only.
* Part-term attendance is available only for admitted ESL students who enter classes at the beginning of a term, and attend a minimum of three weeks. All other fees apply such as placement testing, etc. Students must attend placement and orientation before they can be registered for courses. No term grades are given to part-term students.
| ESL 2013 Calendar | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Semester/Session |
New Student Placement & Orientation |
Session Start Date |
Student Break | Session End Date |
Week Off |
| Spring 1 | Wed, January 2 | Mon, January 7 | Fri, Feb 22 | Feb 25 to March 1 | |
| Spring 2 | Wed, Feb 27 | Mon, March 4 | Mar 11 to 15 - Spring Break | Fri, April 26 | April 29 to May 3 |
| Summer 1 | Wed, May 1 | Mon, May 6 | Fri, June 21 | June 24 to 28 | |
| Summer 2 | Wed, June 26 | Mon, July 1 | Fri, Aug 16 | August 19 to 23 | |
| Fall 1 | Tues, August 20 Thurs,August 22 |
Mon, August 26 | Fri, Oct 11 | October 14 to 18 | |
| Fall 2 | Wed, October 16 | Mon, October 21 | Nov 25 to 29 - Thanksgiving | Fri, Dec 13 | |
| ESL 2014 Calendar | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Semester/Session |
New Student Testing |
New Student Student Orientation |
Session Start Date |
Student Break | Session End Date |
Week Off |
| Spring 1 | Thurs, January 2 | Fri, January 3 | Tues, January 7 | Fri, Feb 21 | Feb 24 to 28 | |