The Fisher College Undergraduate ESL Transition Program
The Fisher College ESL Transition Program provides a fast, academically focused route to regular university classes – combining practical preparation with the opportunity to earn college credits as early as your first semester. The program is divided into two phases:
- Phase 1: : builds on basic language abilities by increasing fluency and academic skill for a successful passage to the more advanced use of English. Core classes include reading/writing/listening/speaking and grammar.
- Phase 2: combines English language classes with up to 3 credits of college classes to fully integrate language and cultural integration into the Fisher College environment.
Benefits unique to ESL Transition Program
- Weekly tutorials with your assigned supervisor
- An exciting mix of learning activities
- Fast progress into academic credit classes
- Individual Learning plans which put you in charge of your progress
- Small class sizes
- ESL books and materials provided at no additional cost
What you can do on the ESL Transition Program
- Build study skills vital to your academic success at Fisher College: develop research methods, exam taking tactics, time management, essay preparation, speed note taking and power-listening
- Personalize your progress through our online learning program and Guided Independent Learning projects
- Begin university credit classes as soon as you reach the equivalent of TOEFL iBT 61
Program features will tell you more about the transition program.
