ESL Certificate Programs

Life University ESL certificate programs range from the 100 through 300 levels. These ESL programs are components of the School of Languages and are designed to provide for the academic needs of the ESL students. The Life University ESL programs lay a foundation for later study and helps prepare students to enter and succeed in their various fields of study. Classes focus on the academic English skills students need to be successful at the university level. Special emphasis is given to advanced listening, speaking and reading skills, as well as complex English grammatical forms and structures, and academic composition.

Students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a qualifying score in the ESL placement examination may enroll in the Life University TOEFEL preparation program which prepares students to take the TOEFEL exam. Passing the TOEFEL examination is essential to the continued success of foreign students. This program reviews acquisition skills learned in previous ESL programs and provides students the knowledge of what to expect when taking the examination. The Life University TOEFEL preparation program is designed to help students effectively and successfully pass the TOEFEL examination.

Furthermore, students who complete the ESL 300 program or receive a qualifying score in the ESL placement examination may opt to enroll in the Life University Business English certificate program. This program allows students to learn business vocabulary, composition, listening, and speaking skills. In addition to language skills, this program covers basic business courses and GMAT preparation. This program prepares students to later enroll in other business programs since English is the universal language in the business world, the Business English program also helps build student confidence in their careers and gives them an advantage in the global job market.