English as a Second Language

Midwestern Career College

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Our English as a Second Language program is designed for students who want to become proficient in the English language to pursue higher education in a U.S. college or university or to further themselves professionally in their home country. Students will build academic skills and knowledge of U.S. culture as they develop their knowledge of English. By focusing on the four primary skill sets — reading, writing, listening and speaking, and grammar — students will gain the vocabulary, fluency, and confidence necessary to succeed in academic settings in the U.S. or to work with English-speaking clients in their home countries.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
11-44 weeks
Classes per week
8 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 135 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Lunch
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Afternoon session
12:25 PM - 02:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Chicago.

Class size

Average 15 students
Maximum 20 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

Learn more about how to get a US student visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Chicago based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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