Summer English

Incoming students who are required to participate in the ESL Certificate Program will have received an email with the subject line "Mandatory ESL Certificate Program Enrollment." This program is meant to ensure your academic success at NEC.

• Dates: July 8 - August 9, 2024

• Format: Online

• Cost: $2,100; billed to student account

This program is mandatory for provisionally admitted graduate and undergraduate students who have not yet demonstrated the minimum English language proficiency required for full admission. Participation in this program is essential unless you provided a passing score on an English proficiency test (TOEFL or IELTS) before June 1, 2024.

Course Overview:

The ESL Certificate Program is designed to equip students whose first language is not English with the necessary skills to excel in our English-speaking academic environment. This includes enhancing your abilities in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and understanding grammar and familiarizing yourself with American academic standards and expectations.

Delivery and Expectations:

• Asynchronous coursework complements your schedule, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

• Engage in weekly synchronous sessions, including group discussions and one-on-one instructor meetings via video chat.

Successful completion will qualify you for level placement and subsequent registration for ESL classes in the fall semester.

Action Required:

If you have already met the English proficiency requirement, please submit your test scores (IELTS OR TOEFL) to the Admission Office by June 1, 2024, to waive this program requirement. An official copy from ETS or Cambridge is required. If not, please complete this registration confirmation for  ESL Certificate Program by June 1, 2024. 

We are here to support you through this process and look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals at NEC.