What is an ESL/English language program?
An English as a Second Language (ESL) program is dedicated to teaching English to students whose English is not sufficient to conduct a conversation or to enter an institution of higher learning. There are many ESL programs offered on college campuses in the US. At the same time a large number of private English language schools operate on or off-campus to offer one-to-one lessons, intensive programs and TOEFL preparation classes. Generally, a student on a student visa will have to attend an intensive English program of 20 – 25 hours a week.
