ESL Credit

Program Facts

Fall and Spring Semesters, 10-week Courses

3听Hours/Week, 30听Hours/Semester

High Intermediate- Advanced Levels, CEFR B2-C2

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The ESL Credit Program is designed for international graduate听students and scholars at the 精品SM在线影片 or working professionals from the Boulder community.听

International Graduate Student Courses
(2-credits)

ESLG 1130 Pronunciation for International Graduate Students

This course is designed for international graduate students who want to polish and refine their spoken English skills. The course emphasizes producing increasingly accurate English stress, rhythm and intonation, and vowels and consonants. Students participate in listening and speaking activities targeting specific pronunciation features, prepare recordings, and deliver short presentations related to their field. Students receive weekly individualized feedback.

ESLG 1140 Public Speaking for International Graduate Students

This course is designed for international graduate students who want to improve oral communication skills for effective academic, professional, and social interactions. Specific attention is given to presenting, explaining and clarifying ideas, negotiating, interrupting, hedging, and responding to questions. Students deliver short formal presentations and impromptu speeches, and lead and participate in group discussions. Students improve active listening skills, non-verbal communication, and English pronunciation.

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International graduate students will automatically be awarded the International Graduate Communication Scholarship, which will cover the full tuition for ESLG 1140.

English language screening tests are available to international students enrolled at the 精品SM在线影片. The purpose of the tests is to assess students鈥� academic English proficiency and听pronunciation.

Working professionals and community members who are not degree students are not required to take the tests.

International students in some departments, including those who will be TA's or听RA's, are required to take English language screening tests in writing and/or speaking.听All international students, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, should check with their college or department about testing requirements.

English Language Screening Test: Wednesday, August听21, 2024 - Friday, August 23, 2024
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Speaking Test

The speaking test is comprised of a short interview with two evaluators. Students will be asked a series of questions and will be evaluated in real-time on their speaking competence and overall comprehensibility. Each evaluator independently rates students using a speaking and pronunciation rubric.
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Sample Speaking Test

Speaking and Pronunciation Rubric

Writing Test

The writing test is administered online. Students have 60 minutes to read an article, write a summary, and write a response. Two evaluators independently rate students using a reading and writing rubric.
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Sample Writing Test

Writing Rubric

Test Results

Students receive their test results within one week after taking the test. Test results will indicate which courses, if any, are recommended or required.
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Advisors with specific concerns about a student鈥檚 assessment should contact ieccu@colorado.edu.

The English听Language Screening Test takes place online via Zoom.听
Graduate students whose听department requires them to take the test can register by clicking one of the links below.听

English Language Screening Test:听 August听21-23, 2024

Engineering Students

Engineering students can register online by clicking the button below.

All Other Students

Students can register online by clicking the button below.

When registering for courses, letter grading (A, B, C, D, and F) is the traditional method for credit and grading. Most credit courses are taken with this option. However, students may take a credit course for no credit or pass/fail.

Note:听Students who receive a scholarship for the ESLG 1130 course听must听take the course for a letter grade. Students who receive a scholarship for ESLG 1140 must take the course for a letter grade or as P/F.

No Credit

Students pay full tuition for a no-credit course, and receive an NC on their transcript in place of a letter grade. No-credit courses do not count toward full-time enrollment for financial aid purposes. Students should consult their college or school for policies on no-credit courses.

Pass/Fail

Courses taken on a pass/fail basis are NOT noted on class rosters or final-grade lists, nor are instructors notified that a student is听taking the course pass/fail. Students are assigned a grade for the course. A grade of D- or above is converted to a P (pass); an F remains an F (fail). Only the F is calculated as part of a student's GPA; a grade of P is not counted. Students should consult their college or school for policies on pass/fail courses.

Current 精品SM在线影片 Students

Current 精品SM在线影片 students may register for ESL Credit Program courses through . Download the PDF below for step-by-step instructions on how to register for these courses in Buff Portal.
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Buff Portal听Add Course Instructions

New Students

Enrollment for New Nondegree Students

If you are new to CU as a non-degree student, complete and submit the Enrollment Application for Continuing Education.

听(select "nondegree grad" on the application)听

For questions about the application, please contact us at the听office of Continuing Education:
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Email: ceregistration@colorado.edu
Phone: 303-492-5148

Division of Continuing Education
1505 University Ave.
Boulder, CO 80309

All dates and prices are subject to change without notice.
All prices are in U.S. dollars.
Tuition is due on the first day of class unless otherwise noted.

ESL Credit tuition is a separate charge and is not included as part of 精品SM在线影片 main campus tuition.

2-Credit Course (ESLG 1130, 1140*):听 $998
*International graduate students will automatically be awarded the International Graduate Communication Scholarship, which will cover the full tuition for ESLG 1140.

Fall 2024听Dates

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Courses	Start Date	End Date	Days听	Time
ESLG 1130-560 Pronunciation for International Graduate Students Instructor: Luke Coffelt	September 16	November 20	M/W	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM听 Classroom: 104
ESLG 1130-561 Pronunciation for International Graduate Students Instructor: Matt Morley听	September 17	November 21	T/Th	8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Classroom: 101

Courses

Start Date

End Date

Days听

Time

ESLG 1130-560
Pronunciation for International
Graduate Students

Instructor: Luke Coffelt

September 16

November 20

M/W

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM听

Classroom: 104

ESLG 1130-561
Pronunciation for International Graduate Students

Instructor: Matt Morley听

September 17

November 21

T/Th

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Classroom: 101

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ESLG 1140-560
Public Speaking for International Graduate Students

Instructor: TBD

September 17

November 21

T/Th

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Classroom: TBD

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Students may add, drop, or withdraw via ,听email,听or in person. When withdrawing, students will receive a grade of 鈥淲鈥� on their transcript.

Email:听ceregistration@colorado.edu

In Person:
Continuing Education
1505 University Avenue, Boulder

Fall 2024听Add/Drop/Withdraw Schedule

April 1, 2024	First Date to Enroll Open Enroll Date听
September 16, 2024	Session Begin Date
September 20, 2024	Add Deadline (without signatures) Waitlist Deadline
September 25, 2024	Deadline to withdraw from the course with a 100% refund.
October 2, 2024	Deadline to withdraw from the course with a 60% refund.
October 9, 2024	Deadline to withdraw from the course with a 40% refund听
November 21, 2024	Session End Date.

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Can I retake the screening test?

No, students are not allowed to retake the screening test. If you are an RA or TA and have a concern about your test scores, please talk to your department.

Where is the International English Center located?

View location on the Campus Map

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International Graduate Student Courses
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