When you learn to communicate with confidence, you’re taking an important step toward success in your educational and career goals.

At Saint Mary’s University’s English Language Academy, you will learn academic English effectively in an innovative and supportive environment. English proficiency (ESL, ELL) will help you continue your education with the skills and confidence you need to succeed. At the English Language Academy at Saint Mary’s, you can:

• Gain the communication skills needed to succeed in college
• Learn to navigate the higher education system
• Earn up to 30 credits toward a bachelor’s completion degree at Saint Mary’s
• Learn from caring instructors in a friendly environment
• Take advantage of an exceptional academic value and financial aid
• Gain higher education experience in a supportive setting
• Prepare for the TOEFL

Become an English language learner today. Contact Saint Mary’s  to begin communicating with confidence! Click here to find out more about the application process for the Undergraduate Certificate in English Language Proficiency.

Graduates of the Undergraduate Certificate in English Language Proficiency are expected to be able to:

1. Use standard English in the academic setting
2. Communicate effectively in diverse academic settings
3. Interpret American cultural and idiomatic uses of language
4. Critically evaluate information
5. Use technology to communicate