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ESL Program Home
The ESL Program upholds the Vision, Mission, and Values of the University of San Francisco. Particularly important are the University's core values that include a commitment to:
- excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
- diversity of perspectives, experiences, and traditions in a global context
- respect for promotion and the dignity of every person
Effective writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills are central to the University of San Francisco's mission and the hallmark of an educated person. Together the divisions of the Department stress all aspects of communication, literacy, and rhetoric. The divisions are (1) the Division of Communication, offering a major in Communication Studies, (2) the ESL Program, and (3) the Rhetoric and Composition Program.
The ESL Program at the University of San Francisco is a member of the
American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP).
There are three ESL programs:
- ESL classes for matriculated international students are open only to students who are conditionally admitted to the University and need to improve their English skills. Courses are at high intermediate and advanced levels.
- Intensive English classes are offered year-round and include 20-26 hours of instruction a week. Individuals are not admitted to USF degree programs. Classes are at intermediate and advanced levels. Application Instructions and Apply on-line.
- Special programs can be designed for groups and can have a content focus, such as business English or U.S. culture.
USF Institutional TOEFL Exam Dates
SUMMER 2009: July 2, August 14
FALL 2009: August 20, October 24, December 10
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