English as a Second Language Program

The English as a Second Language Program is designed to assist international students in gaining the English skills necessary to successfully complete a degree at ULV. It is a part-time program for students who have been admitted into regular academic work, but who still need to improve their skills. ESL courses carry college credit and can be used to fulfill the foreign language general education requirement. While the TOEFL score grants admission, students must enroll in ESL/English courses each semester, until all courses are successfully completed. At the central campus placement criteria are as follows:

TOEFL of 475-500 or EPT of 2-2.9: ESL 101/101P
TOEFL of 501-525 or EPT of 3-3.9: ESL 103/103P
TOEFL of 526-550 or EPT of 4-4.9: ESL 105/105P
TOEFL of 551+ or EPT of 5.0+: ENG 110/111

Students enrolled in ESL courses may also take up to six semester hours per term of other course work with their advisorŐs approval.