Program Policies Agreement — English as a Second Language
The English as a Second Language program (ESL) is an independent, non-degree seeking program. The program is suitable for those who wish to study ESL only and those who seek admittance to an academic degree program but need to improve their English first. The program has a minimum study duration of 3 months. International students can choose to take 3 months, one semester (6 months), or one academic year ESL. The length of the program can be modified according to the personal progress during ESL.
ESL students’ English level will be assessed upon arrival using a series of standardized tests of listening, reading, writing, and speaking ability. Performance on these assessments will determine the students’ placement within the ESL program in either a listening, reading, writing, or advanced module.
Students are re-tested every four weeks and given the opportunity to advance to the next module. Students may also skip a module if their placement test score indicates that a special focus on that language skill is not necessary. The usual time spent in each module is from one to four months.
Students who complete the advanced module sequence have achieved a high level of English language competency and are ready to take an internationally recognized English test (Duolingo, TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, PTE), begin an academic study, or live and work in an English-speaking environment successfully.
After successful completion of the ESL program, students can also apply to an academic program at MIU that will require a separate and new application.
The basic cost structure of the ESL program for 3 months:
Cost for 3 months | |
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Tuition and fees | $3,735 |
Housing (single room) and meals | $2,220 |
Health insurance (estimated) | $996 |
Total cost | $6,951 |
- Books. Personal, and Emergency Expenses are estimated to be $250 per month.
The cost structure for longer ESL programs (including room & board, health insurance, personal and emergency expenses):
- $14,899 for one semester ESL(6 months)
- $28,802 for one academic year ESL)