English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Study English and experience college-life in scenic Westchester County — only 30 minutes from mid-town Manhattan. Courses take place on our New Rochelle, NY campus.
- Pathway to undergraduate and graduate degree programs
- Affordable tuition and course flexibility
- Study in New York City region
Number of hours per week: 18
Number of weeks per level: 12
Fall (full term:) 9/12-12/7/22
Fall I term: 9/12-10/24
Fall II term: 10/25-12/7
Winter (full term:) 1/4-4/3/23
Winter I term: 1/4-2/15/
Winter II term: 2/22/-4/3
NOTE: SEVIS Policy requires that F-1 visa holders begin their courses on either 9/12/22 or 1/4/23.
Part-time students may begin in either term I or II.
Full-Time Program
F-1 visa holders and those wishing to be considered for a “conditional admission” to a Monroe College degree program are required to enroll in a minimum of 18 hours per week over a 12-week semester. You will have an online advisement session before the start of the semester to receive important course information and ask questions. Students will progress through levels as a result of quizzes, tests, and other assessment.
Part-time Program
Local students, au pairs, short-term visitors may take as few or as many courses as they would like. Advisement is available upon request. Note: those wishing to be considered for “conditional admission” to Monroe, must enroll in full-time courses.
Proficiency Levels
Three proficiency levels will be offered: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
They will be assigned either by placement testing or by completion of the previous level. As a student progresses through the levels, the courses build upon the skills they’ve learned in the lower levels and become more complex. The skill requirements for completion of each proposed level are outlined below:
Beginner
- Communicates at a basic level in everyday situations
- Understands English when spoken slowly and clearly
- Understands some words and phrases
- Responds to simple questions and directions
Intermediate
- Communicates facts and opinions
- Understands most questions and statements at normal speaking speed
- Carries on conversations with native speakers
- Uses English to shop, order food in restaurants, and ask for directions
- Discusses and argues in a culturally acceptable way
Advanced/Preparation for College-Level Work
- Communicates effectively in most social situations
- Understands a wide range of idioms
- Maintains extended conversations with native speakers
- Uses English with growing accuracy and fluency when both reading and writing
Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Grammar and Writing 8:45 – 10:45 am |
Speaking and Listening 8:45 – 10:45 am |
Grammar and Writin 8:45 – 10:45 am |
Speaking and Listening 8:45 – 10:45 am |
| Break 10:45 – 11:15 am |
Break 10:45 – 11:15 am |
Break 10:45 – 11:15 am |
Break 10:45 – 11:15 am |
| Reading and Vocabulary 11:15 am – 1:15 pm |
Academic Communication 11:15 am – 1:15 pm |
Reading and Vocabulary 11:15 am – 1:15 pm |
Academic Communication 11:15 am – 1:15 pm |
| Professional English 1:45-3:45p |
Textbooks
Students studying in our intensive morning program will be required to buy or rent a digital textbook for each of the four core courses, Grammar & Writing, Reading & Vocabulary, Speaking & Listening, and Academic Communication. Students should budget for about $100.
Tuition
$2500 for 12 week semester (Onsite)
$550 per course (Onsite)
$1850 for 12 week semester (Online)
$410 per course (Online)
Grammar and Writing
Learn grammar in the context of your own writing and through controlled exercises from the textbook. Learn how to correct your mistakes and improve your writing by editing and revising your papers.
Hours/ week: 4 hours per week over 12 weeks – total 54 hours
Days: M/W.
Time: 8:45 am – 10:45 am
Reading and Vocabulary
Learn different reading strategies and skills to increase vocabulary and reading comprehension. Read a variety of newspaper and magazine articles, novels and stories, and academic texts to learn how to apply these strategies and skills.
Hours/ week: 4 hours per week over 12 weeks – total 54 hours
Days: M/W
Time: 11:15 am – 1:15 pm
Speaking and Listening
Improve conversational fluency and listening comprehension. This class focuses on communicating ideas in English. Audio, video and reading materials are used for conversation topics and for developing listening skills.
Hours/ week: 4 hours per week over 12 weeks – total 54 hours
Days: T/Th
Time: 8:45 am – 10:45 am
Academic Communication
You will be expected to communicate in many ways during your academic career including participating in activities such as one-on-one and group discussions and engaging with project teams. Learn language and communication techniques in the context of your real-world situations. You will also learn note-taking, summarizing, outlining, and “word cloud” idea organization techniques that will support your academic and professional lives.
Hours/ week: 4 hours per week over 12 weeks – 54 hours
Days: T/Th
Time: 11:15 am – 1:15 pm
Professional English
Students will learn skills such as constructing and delivering a proper presentation, effective emailing, talking on the phone, and communicating in other professional situations. The course will focus on preparing students for a variety of professional experiences such as working in an office or remotely.
Hours/ week: 2 hours per week over 12 weeks –
total 24 hours
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 2:15 pm – 4:15 pm
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