Our Program

The ESL Program at Albert Career School offers international students an opportunity for English instruction, emphasizing the importance of the practical use of English.  The school’s major goal in the creation of its ESL program is to provide students an opportunity to gain the language skills necessary to become successful members of the global workforce. Students must learn how to communicate successfully through the acquisition of strong speaking, listening, and reading and writing ability.

Students learn how to communicate successfully through the acquisition of strong speaking, listening, and reading and writing ability. These skills are needed for the student to get and exchange information in a variety of contexts. This involves an approach to teaching that emphasizes all of the skills integrated to make the process of acquiring the language interesting and effective.

Instructors are trained in The Communicative methodology of teaching English. This type of teaching makes use of real-life situations that require students to practice communication within the classroom. Students are very involved in the class and are able to develop soft skills that help them master the English language faster.

The real-life activities change from day to day. Students’ motivation to learn comes from their desire to communicate in meaningful ways about meaningful topics.

Levels of Instruction

The 6 level sequence follows generally expected learning outcomes.

• Beginner
• High Beginner
• Intermediate
• High Intermediate
• Advance I
• Advanced 2

Beginner

This foundation ESL course is for students with no experience using the English language.

High Beginner

Student uses a limited range of English sufficient for familiar and non-pressuring situations. Prolonged communication may be restrictive but message is communicated with repetition and/or assistance.

Intermediate

Students are able to use English adequately in familiar situations after repeated experiences. Students normally are able to communicate general messages.

High Intermediate

Students are able to use English independently and effectively in familiar and moderately difficult situations.

Advanced 1

Students at this level use English competently in a variety of personal and professional situations with occasional issues. Communication is usually effective and when difficulties arise communication is recovered with ease.

Advanced 2

Students use English effectively in most situations with few problems. Communication is effective and consistent with few hesitations and uncertainties.

Class Hours

International Students taking ESL course are required by Federal law to attend a minimum of 18 hours per week. There are two options:

Semesters

There are 4 class starts each calendar year:

• January
• March
• August
• October

Dedicated Hours Per Semester

Private Tutoring

One on one tutoring is available at the student’s request. Student is responsible for the entire cost of private tutoring. Rate vary based on the tutor.

All skills are used in all classes.  Grammar and Vocabulary are integrated into each class so words and their use are more meaningful to each student.  This technique allows students to quickly expand their use of words.

Core Skills

Student Learning Outcomes

Beginner Level
Description of Outcomes

High Beginner Level
Description of Outcomes

Intermediate
Description of Outcomes

High Intermediate
Description of Outcomes

Advanced 1
Description of Outcomes

Advanced 2
Description of Outcomes

Initial Level Placement
All new students are administered an ESL Assessment test. The score on this test will determine the class level that the student should be placed.

Student Level Advancement
Student level advancement is determined by each student’s academic achievement within the classroom.