ESOL
Overview
The main objective of the UoNA ESOL program is to bolster the academic English language
proficiency of our students by developing meaningful English language courses based on
content relating to their diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Program Objectives
Competency skills will be developed and practiced in each of the ESOL courses through learning
the processes of reading, writing, researching, and presenting ideas in English.
Reading short
academic articles, summarizing information, taking notes, asking questions, gathering ideas,
discussing the writing process, organizing projects, researching topics, building vocabulary,
formulating a topic sentence, outlining, editing, revising, rewriting, orally presenting, and sharing
quality projects and essays; are all part of the academic process.
Program Length
The minimum time for ESOL certificate program students to finish the program is 4 terms. However, students have the option to take only some courses within the program without completing the entire program.
Program students may repeat courses within the requirements stated in this section of the
catalog. Six (6) terms is considered the normal program length. Students can take a maximum
of 9 terms (1.5 times of normal program length) to complete the ESOL certificate program.
Students who are enrolled in the ESOL certificate program, complete all 4 courses, and pass
the English language proficiency exit exam with a minimum score of 75% on all components are
awarded an ESOL Program Certificate. The ESOL proficiency exit exam is a cumulative post-test
that mirrors the placement test given at the time of admission as an ESOL certificate
program applicant.
- Completed Application Form
- Application Fee of $50.00
- Proof of High School Graduation or its equivalent
- Government issued photo ID 120
- Take the ESOL English proficiency exam on arrival to UoNA prior to registering for courses.
Admission Requirements
The process for admission to the university as an ESOL certificate program student is designed
to assist applicants who want to advance their English skills to meet personal or employment
goals.
The university is authorized by the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) to
enroll nonimmigrant (F1-Visa) students in its ESOL certificate program.
Each candidate for admission to the ESOL certificate program, will receive a personal
assessment of his or her background with a focus on providing the guidance necessary for a
sound selection.
For the ESOL program, applicants must submit:
- CourseCredit Hrs
ESOL 001 - Writing Workshop
18
ESOL 002 - American Culture
18
ESOL 003 - Patterns of American Immigration
18
ESOL 004 - Northern Virginia Business
18