English As A Second Language
Whether you鈥檙e preparing for an academic degree or simply want to learn English, 黑料天堂鈥檚 intensive ESL program will help you achieve your goal.
Upon arrival you鈥檒l test into the program, and upon completion, you may continue your undergraduate or graduate coursework on the 黑料天堂 campus.
ESL Program Main Characteristics
- 5 LEVELS: Foundations through Level 4
- 5 COURSES PER LEVEL: Targeting all language skills
- Critical Reading and Analysis
- Analytical Writing
- Oral Fluency
- Listening and Notetaking
- Grammatical Accuracy
- 20 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER WEEK: 4 hours a day, Monday through Friday
- FALL and SPRING: 16 weeks
- SUMMER: 8 weeks. See Summer Classes
- Part-time coursework available (dependent on student visa requirements)
For additional information and program costs, see ESL Program Flier
For student testimonials, see Student Testimonials Flier
If you would like to pursue an undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for the Pathway program.
Application Requirements
- A complete聽.
- Secondary/high school transcript and diploma with notarized English translation
- Post-secondary academic transcript, if applicable with notarized English translation
- National Exam scores, if applicable
- Copy of passport photo page
- Affidavit of Support聽signed by your financial sponsor
- Official Bank Statement of Sponsor
- Must be dated within three months of the planned semester start date
- Final balance should document the capability of your sponsor to cover the estimated expenses of one academic year
Additional documents required of transfer students:
- Transcripts from all previous ESL courses
- Copy of Current I-20
- Copy of Current Visa
- SEVIS Transfer Request Form
All documents listed above may be scanned and emailed as attachments to聽international@laroche.edu, faxed to 412-536-1188 or mailed to:
Office of International Admissions
黑料天堂
9000 Babcock Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237 USA
We鈥檙e Here to Help
If you have questions or need assistance during the application process, our International Admissions team is here for you. Contact us today:聽international@laroche.edu聽or 412-536-1279.
