Flexible Study Program
Flexible Study Plans for International Visiting/Exchange Students
Academic Study + Improve English Proficiency
Want to study abroad at ESU but your English proficiency is not high enough? Don’t want to spend your study abroad experience only taking English classes? No problem! ESU offers you a new approach: The Flexible Study Program.
The program allows you to earn credit for advanced Intensive English classes and complete 1-3 additional academic classes, during either the summer session, or your first semester at ESU. If you wish to spend the entire year, you can complete an additional 4-5 academic classes in your second semester.
Proficiency Scores
Pathway Level | # of required English classes | # of academic classes | Target proficiency scores |
---|---|---|---|
Corky | 1 | 4 | TOEFL: 65 Duolingo: 90 |
Hornet | 2 | 3 | TOEFL: 60 Duolingo: 85 |
Stinger | 3 | 2 | TOEFL: 55 Duolingo: 80 |
Admitted students will take an online placement exam which will determine their final enrollment. This will take place before they travel to the US.
Sample Class Schedules
Takashi, TOEFL 55, Summer + Fall
Summer (July-Aug.)
Intensive English: Advanced Writing
Intensive English: Advanced Speaking/Listening
Intensive English: Advanced Reading
Academic Class
Fall (Aug.-Dec.)
Academic Class
Academic Class
Academic Class
Academic Class
Dahyun, TOEFL 60, Fall + Spring
Fall (Aug.-Dec.)
Intensive English: Advanced Writing
Intensive English: Advanced Speaking/Listening
Academic Class
Academic Class
Spring (Jan.-May)
Academic Class
Academic Class
Academic Class
Academic Class
Sufei, Duolingo 90, Spring (Jan.-May)
Intensive English: Advanced Writing
Academic Class
Academic Class
Academic Class