English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program Goals
The ESL program is designed to help students build strong foundational listening, speaking,
reading, writing, and grammar skills while improving fluency and accuracy for effective
communication in everyday and academic settings. The program prepares students for the
challenges of academic courses at an American university by developing critical thinking,
note-taking, academic writing skills, and expanding their academic vocabulary.
Additionally, students gain a deeper understanding of American culture and social norms,
fostering confidence in navigating cultural differences and participating in campus life.
Focusing on integrating technology into learning, the program enhances digital literacy
through online grammar tools, software, and internet resources. By cultivating self
confidence, independence, and cross-cultural communication abilities, the program
equips students with the skills to thrive in a globalized world and succeed academically
and professionally.
Program Overview
The ESL program at Oikos University offers three proficiency levels—Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced—designed to meet students where they are and guide them toward fluency and confidence in English. At the Beginning level, students build essential foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. They learn basic pronunciation, develop academic vocabulary, and begin forming clear, simple sentences for effective communication. In the Beginning High (Low-Intermediate) level, courses strengthen and expand these foundational skills, helping students communicate with greater fluency and accuracy. Instruction focuses on identifying main ideas and key details, organizing structured paragraphs, and applying grammar in real-world contexts. The Intermediate level prepares students for more advanced academic challenges and real-life communication by emphasizing critical thinking, academic writing, and synthesizing information from multiple sources. As students progress to the Advanced and High-Advanced levels, they refine their skills to meet the demands of academic and professional environments. They engage in scholarly reading, deliver structured presentations, conduct independent research, and produce clear, well-organized academic writing while mastering advanced grammar and complex language structures.
The program supports well-rounded language development by focusing on Listening & Speaking, Reading & Vocabulary, and Writing & Grammar. Students can choose from specialized tracks such as Academic English, Everyday Communication, and Grammar & Writing Mastery, each tailored to support specific goals. These targeted courses prepare learners for success in both academic and professional settings.
Class Schedule
The ESL program offers flexible, year-round learning opportunities designed to provide students with a dynamic, immersive, and supportive language-learning experience.
2025 Fall Quarter: October 6 – December 23
*No classes on October 13, November 27–28
Class Schedule Options:
- 2-day: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 3-day: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 4-day (Morning Intensive): Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
These scheduling options allow students to select a format that best fits their needs, while offering a comprehensive and intensive curriculum to support rapid language development.
Admission & Eligibility
Oikos University welcomes students 18 years or older who can benefit from English
language instruction. Most visa holders are eligible for admission—contact info@oikos.edu
for eligibility details.
Placement test or successful completion of the previous level is required to ensure proper course placement and optimal learning. Students do NOT receive academic credit for these courses; however, students may receive a certificate of completion for all ESL coursework completed.
Take the next step toward your academic and professional goals with the comprehensive
support and resources of Oikos University’s ESL program!
Full-time Students
– F-1 visa holders
– 18 hours per week over 12 weeks, students receive focused instruction and practice
They need to improve their English language proficiency. Eligible for a degree program at Oikos University, or if you have already applied to a degree program at Oikos University.
Part-time Students
– B-1/B-2 visa holders
The end date of the visa must be after the last day of the final exam of the term of
attendance.
All Other Students
May take one, two, or three ESL courses per 4-week term, depending on the regulations of the visa type.
The courses are divided into six proficiency levels (High Beginning, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Low Advanced, and Advanced) in three programs (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced) and four skill areas (Listening, Speaking, Reading &Vocabulary, and Writing & Grammar). The full-time ESL student takes a cluster of Listening & Speaking, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, and English Grammar totaling 18 hours per week for 12 Weeks.
All levels provide daily communication practice in speaking and listening, reading, writing, and communicative grammar. In addition, students work with audio, video, computer software, the Internet, and an online grammar program.
Contact Email: info@oikos.edu