Applicants to Beulahland International University whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language. Language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following methods:

1. Document the minimum requirement on one of the instruments in the table below.

2. Document previous academic course work with English as the official language of instruction, using one of the following:

• For undergraduate or graduate admission, a Medium of Instruction (MOI) Letter – A copy of a high school diploma or transcript which states the medium of instruction was English, or an official letter from the high school or university certifying that English was the official language of instruction.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, a transcript for a degree-seeking program which records a minimum of two semesters of study at an institution of higher education in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland. In addition, a copy of the corresponding visa must be included in order to verify the student attended the institution in person and not online.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, completion of two college-level English courses with a C or higher at an institution of higher education in the United States.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, citizenship of a country where English is the official language, as indicated in the CIA World Factbook.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, successful completion of commonly recognized programs for English Speakers of Other Languages, including the following:
  • Level 5 of the American Language Academy (ALA)
  • An ESL program in the United States (transcript required)
• For graduate admission, proof of graduation from a degree program at an institution of higher education in countries with English as the primary language; for example, the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland. In addition, a copy of the corresponding visa must be included in order to verify the student attended the higher education institution in person and not online.

Level 2 (ESLG 2000.01) (Not currently available)
Students have 19 clock hours of ESL instruction at the Intermediate level and earn 9 credit hours of elective credit (undergraduate students only). In addition, students can chose to attend ISTL 1000: Introduction to International Studies, the undergraduate class that provides content for ESL class instruction.

Level 4 (ESLG 4000.01)
Students have 19 clock hours of ESL instruction at the Upper Intermediate level and earn 9 credit hours of elective credit (undergraduate students only). In addition, students can choose to attend ISTL 1000: Introduction to International Studies, the undergraduate class that provides content for ESL class instruction, or they do independent content study.

Bridge Program (Advanced)
Students take 6 credit hours of ESL instruction (6 clock hours - 3 credit hours per term) (undergraduates), or 6 credit hours (6 clock hours) per term (graduate) at the same time as the coursework for their undergraduate or graduate degree. These 6 credit hours include Research Writing and ESL Seminar.

Full program levels include six ESL courses per semester. The core courses are:

Reading
Writing
Grammar

Those courses are offered every semester. Other skills alternate semesters or are offered during the summer term. These courses include:

Pronunciation
Oral Presentation
Cultural Keywords
Study Skills
Academic Vocabulary

The seminar in TOEFL, IELTS and testing skills (ESLG 4070) is offered only during the summer term and is not a part of the full program curriculum.

Undergraduate

• Full-time Program (Level 4):
• Students are registered for and earn 9 ESL undergraduate elective credits per level per term.
• Students attend 19 hours of ESL coursework and 3 hours of an undergraduate content course per week.
• Students who attend two terms or more (Level 4 and Bridge level) will pay a flat fee of $14,250 per semester (1 semester=2 terms).
• Individual ESL classes are $610/credit hour. One individual class = $1830
• This figure does not include living expenses, fees, mandatory health insurance, or books and supplies.

Graduate

Full-time Program (Level 4): 9 credits per level per term

• Students attend 19 hours of ESL coursework
• Students enroll in nine credits of ESL for 8 weeks (at $360/credit hour, for a total of $3,240
• This figure does not include living expenses, fees, mandatory health insurance, or books and supplies.

BRIDGE Program: 6 credits (two terms)

• Students enroll in ESL for one term, taking two ESL classes and one graduate class during the Bridge term
• ESL tuition-only is $1,080 per class. Total = $2,160.00 for both ESL courses.
• Graduate fees will be charged at the regular graduate tuition rate.

Enrollment Process

Students who wish to study ESL at Beulahland International University should start the admissions process with our international admissions team.

Students who wish to study ESL only can apply as non-degree seeking students. When students are filling out the non-degree application, when for the level of interest, click on "Undergraduate study" (ESL courses are undergraduate level courses). Then choose the St. Louis campus. For the term, choose "other". When it asks for courses, write "ESL study full time only."

Students who wish to continue after ESL as undergraduate students should follow the steps for admission for regular international undergraduate students.

Students who wish to continue studying as graduate students after ESL should follow the steps for admission for regular international graduate students.

Special note for students without the required TOEFL/IELTS score:

It is possible to gain admission for ESL study only without a TOEFL or IELTS score. Students without a standardized test can contact the ESL Coordinator directly via email or by phone to discuss their language learning history and determine if the ESL program is the right fit for them.

Since Beulahland International University ESL program starts at the intermediate level, we can not accommodate beginning level students at this time.

For questions or to schedule a placement exam, please contact: