A solid understanding of English can open the door to a successful career. Capital University's powerful ESL program will help you build the skills you need to:
- Qualify for admission to a U.S. college or university
- Advance your international communication and business interests
At Capital, we offer three levels of ESL courses:
- Level 1 (low-intermediate)
- Level 2 (intermediate to high-intermediate)
- Level 3 (high intermediate to advanced)
Skills-based courses are offered at each level:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening & Speaking
- Grammar (sentence structure)
What Makes Capital's ESL Program Great?
- There are five admission dates per year, so you can start at a time that fits your schedule.
- Our ESL classes are small, so your instructors can give you plenty of personal attention.
- All of the ESL instructors are native speakers of English with at least a master's degree and an average of more than 10 years of teaching experience.
- Capital organizes cultural and community field trips throughout Columbus to give you a richer understanding of how Americans live.
- Our Conversation Partner Program matches you with an American student so you can perfect your conversation skills.
- If you need any kind of advice or assistance, our International Education Office is here to help.
Quick Facts About Our Program
- You don't have to take the TOEFL to be accepted as an ESL student at Capital. (You will have the opportunity to take it as part of the final exam for all ESL levels.)
- Once you arrive on campus, we will test your skills so we can start you at the right level.
- When you reach the advanced level, you can:
- Take one undergraduate class at Capital in an area of your interest (with approval from the ESL director and course instructor)
- Apply to Capital University as a graduate or undergraduate student once you've met the language proficiency requirements
- Learn more about our language proficiency requirements
What Will I Learn as a Capital ESL Student?
At Capital University, ESL students at every level will build:
- Speaking skills
- Listening comprehension
- Reading comprehension
- Knowledge of English grammar and structure
- Writing (composition) skills
- Understanding of American culture
- Library and other research techniques
Other Important Issues
Apply to Capital's ESL program.
Learn about tuition for Capital's ESL and undergraduate program.
Get more information about Capital's international admission policies.
Do you have more questions about our ESL program or how to apply? Request more information, and we'll send you the answers.