Become fluent through English as a Second Language (ESL)
The SCAD Language Studio offers the English as a Second Language (ESL) program to give you the confidence and skills you need to pursue the academic programs at SCAD. After taking an English proficiency test, you will be placed in one of six ESL levels.
Learn through real-world experiences
By enrolling in ESL classes, you can master the English language through authentic studio experiences and collaborative, engaging fieldwork.
English assessment
All non-native English-speaking students who are not eligible for an ESL waiver are required to take a placement test administered by the SCAD Language Studio.
Classes
The ESL program includes a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes focused on reading, writing, and grammar proficiency as well as advanced presentation, pronunciation and research skills necessary for a career in art and design.
"SCAD's diversity prompted me to learn about people from around the world — their lives, stories, and different career paths-which ultimately helped me expand my own perspective."
Adriana Faraudo | B.F.A., advertising and branding, 2023Enhance English skills with the SCAD Language Studio
SCAD Language Studio prepares our multilingual students for confident communication in art, business, and design — in academic environments and for the future careers. Through SLS, you'll develop the English fluency needed to:
- Conduct research and write academic papers
- Discuss, critique, and present creative work
- Read and analyze university-level materials
- Understand lectures and actively participate in class
- Write discipline-specific texts, including artist statements and project briefs
- Communicate with confidence in every setting
Jumpstart your SCAD adventure
The university's Language Experience and Academic Preparation program — designed exclusively for international students — empowers you to start your SCAD journey early.
Language Experience and Academic Preparation (LEAP)
If you plan to study at SCAD in the fall, you can study for the English as a Second Language placement test from anywhere in the world through this SCAD online program.
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SCAD Atlanta
International Student Services Office
SCAD Atlanta
1600 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, Ga.
404.253.3104
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SCAD Savannah
International Student Services Office
Norris Hall
548 E. Broughton St.
Savannah, Ga.
912.525.7304
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