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ELL Program

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  3. ELL Program

The English Language Learner (ELL), formerly known as English as a Second Language (ESL), program immerses, prepares and advances the lives of Saint Martin's students in a safe and supportive environment through broadened cultural mindfulness, insightful and adaptive lessons, and transformative experiences inspired by Catholic Benedictine values and core principles of current language practices.

The ELL program's goals: 

  • To engage students in authentic English course to aid in the proficiency, develop rapport with professors, and prepare students for a successful transition into a degree program at Saint Martin's University.
  • To provide a learning and cultural experience in English for short-term study abroad exchange students.
  • To enhance students' knowledge of U.S. and Pacific Northwest culture and values, so they can become engaged and active participants of the Saint Martin's community and beyond.
  • To strengthen students' English language skills through discussion, critical thinking and examination of their own personal values."

Below you'll find information about our ELL course information as well as our application process and deadlines.

ELL PRogram costs ELL application

Application information

Application and requirements

Application requirements for ELL students include:

  • Completed Saint Martin’s application
  • $60 application fee

ELL APPLICATION

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Deadlines for international students

Deadlines for international students

The ELL program has two session start dates each semester to better match with international academic calendars.

Deadlines for international students:

TermDeadline
August termJul. 1
October termAug. 1
January termNov. 1
March termFeb. 1

*International students should apply at least four weeks before the term start date. 

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Deadlines for domestic & U.S. transfer students

Deadlines for domestic & U.S. transfer students

The ELL program has two session start dates each semester to better match with international academic calendars.

Deadlines for domestic & U.S. transfer students:

TermDeadline
August termAug. 1
October termOct. 1
January termDec. 1
March termMar. 1

*Domestic and transfer students can apply two weeks before the term start date.

ELL courses

The Saint Martin’s ELL program is centered on a core curriculum of academic English courses. In addition to these, one skills enhancement course will be offered at each level during an ELL term. Full-time ELL students take 5 academic English courses and 1 to 2 skills enhancement courses per week (18 to 21 classroom hours per week). ELL classes are structured at five levels of communicative competence:

ESL 010 Foundational Reading and Vocabulary I

ESL 011 Foundational Writing Skills I

ESL 012 Grammar I

ESL 013 Speaking and Listening Skills I

ESL 014 English Language Skills through an Introduction to US Culture I

ESL 020 Academic Reading and Vocabulary II

ESL 021 Academic Writing Skills II

ESL 022 Grammar II

ESL 023 Speaking, Listening and Presentation Skills II

ESL 024 TOEFL Skills and Strategies II

ESL 030 Academic Reading and Vocabulary III

ESL 031 Academic Writing Skills III

ESL 032 Grammar III

ESL 033 Speaking, Listening and Presentation Skills III

ESL 034 TOEFL Skills and Strategies III

ESL 040 Academic Reading and Vocabulary IV

ESL 041 Academic Writing Skills IV

ESL 042 Grammar IV

ESL 043 Speaking, Listening and Presentation Skills IV

ESL 044 TOEFL Skills and Strategies IV

ESL 050 Academic Reading and Vocabulary V

ESL 051 Academic Writing Skills V

ESL 052 Grammar V

ESL 053 Speaking, Listening and Presentation Skills V

ESL 054 TOEFL Skills and Strategies V

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