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Introduction

California South Bay University's English as a Second Language (ESL) program is designed to equip students with the English language proficiency required to communicate effectively across the entire range of linguistic environments - academic, professional, cultural, commercial, personal and social - encountered in American society. The program seeks to empower students by increasing their capacity for effective communication in the English Language. The program operates by employing a graduated series of levels incorporating increasingly complex conversational, compositional and grammatical forms, as well as by introducing students to some of the major social, cultural and philosophical tenets of the American perspective, providing students with both the language and the insight necessary for realizing their full potential as participants in the American experience.

You are expected to study at least four (4) hours a day from Monday through Friday, a total of 20 hours per week. Each course consists of twelve hours of weekly instruction. Each course is divided into two separate components, with six hours of instruction per week in listening comprehension, oral expression and pronunciation, and six hours of instruction per week in reading comprehension, grammar and written composition. Materials in each course level are designed to develop particular skills in accordance with the instructional standards outlined in the English as Second Language Model Standards for Adult Education Programs published by the California Department of Education.

Applicants’ English proficiency is assessed by either taking a standardized test, such as TOEFL or IELTS, or an English placement test administered by CSBU. The result of the test determines whether the student needs to take courses in the English as Second Language program offered by California South Bay University and at what level. The English placement test assesses students’ English proficiency in listening comprehension, grammar, conversation, reading, and writing.

Application Requirements

To apply for ESL admission at California South Bay University, an applicant must submit the following items:

1. An application form;
2. A nonrefundable application fee $50.00;
3. Official transcripts from previously attended colleges;
4. Documentation demonstrating students’ English proficiency to assess the qualification for taking degree courses.
5. Copy of photo ID