George Fox University | Academics | Departments | ELI Curriculum

In the ELI, students are assigned to different levels according to their placement test scores and faculty evaluation. Lower level courses help you with basic English skills; intermediate level courses help you with academic English skills. Click here to view descriptions of the courses at each level.

In the advanced level, you will be enrolled in a regular history or sociology course for credit. The ESL courses at the advanced level help you to develop the skills you need to understand and learn the content of the history or sociology course and to demonstrate your learning in assignments, discussions, papers, and exams.

During fall semester, all new George Fox University students take a course called Freshman Seminar. Advanced level students enroll in a Freshman Seminar class with other incoming freshmen. Other ELI students take a special ESL Freshman Experience course.

New ELI students participate in a one-hour tutorial with an American student for conversation or additional assistance with English skills. Continuing ELI students may choose to enroll in this tutorial also.

In addition to ELI courses, students may enroll in a physical education or music course for credit. While you are enrolled in the ELI, you may take a maximum of 4 hours of non-ESL classes each semester, subject to the approval of your advisor.