English as a Second Language
Overview
SCAD offers an intensive, five-level English as a Second Language program for intermediate and advanced non-native speakers of English who need or want greater proficiency in the English language before progressing into academic programs at SCAD. In addition, SCAD Atlanta and SCAD Savannah offer ESL instruction for students who wish to improve their English skills without enrolling in academic programs at SCAD.
The goals of the ESL Program are threefold: students will possess
The SCAD ESL program in Savannah is approved by the American Association of Intensive English Programs and offers courses in all English language skills for academic purposes.
Students are placed into the appropriate level of the ESL program by taking the ACTFL Proficiency Tests in their home countries or by taking the SCAD ESL test during orientation. Students can prove proficiency in English and receive a waiver for ESL by meeting one of a number of specific conditions before enrolling at SCAD. Specific requirements for ESL waiver are available online. Students who do not meet the requirements for the ESL waiver must take the SCAD ESL test upon arrival.
The SCAD ESL program is offered year-round and is designed to prepare students to use English in an academic setting and to become conversant in topics related to the courses of study offered at SCAD. ESL faculty provide assistance with study skills and strategies, and introduce students to the United States university classroom environment, where active student participation and critical questioning are accepted, encouraged and expected.
Application Requirements
The goals of the ESL Program are threefold: students will possess
- a) effective written communication skills
- b) effective oral communication skills
- c) awareness of effective cultural communication
The SCAD ESL program in Savannah is approved by the American Association of Intensive English Programs and offers courses in all English language skills for academic purposes.
Students are placed into the appropriate level of the ESL program by taking the ACTFL Proficiency Tests in their home countries or by taking the SCAD ESL test during orientation. Students can prove proficiency in English and receive a waiver for ESL by meeting one of a number of specific conditions before enrolling at SCAD. Specific requirements for ESL waiver are available online. Students who do not meet the requirements for the ESL waiver must take the SCAD ESL test upon arrival.
The SCAD ESL program is offered year-round and is designed to prepare students to use English in an academic setting and to become conversant in topics related to the courses of study offered at SCAD. ESL faculty provide assistance with study skills and strategies, and introduce students to the United States university classroom environment, where active student participation and critical questioning are accepted, encouraged and expected.
Application Requirements
- Completed application form and US $35 nonrefundable application fee.
- Transcript indicating highest level of academic instruction.
- Documentation (transcript, certificate, diploma or TOEFL, IELTS) indicating level of English competency.
- Photocopy of first page of passport.
- Certified bank verification of required funds on bank letterhead. Contact the office of international admission for more information.
- Letter of introduction stating your goals and why you wish to study English at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Student visas
Non-immigrants entering the United States must enter on an F-1 visa in order to enroll in SCAD's ESL program. Students must present a valid Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-20 to their nearest U.S. consulate in order to apply for an F-1 visa. Read a list of U.S. consulates worldwide.
In addition to the valid SEVIS I-20, students may be required to present the following:
In addition to the valid SEVIS I-20, students may be required to present the following:
- Current, valid passport
- Current, dated financial documentation
- A non-immigrant visa application
- Proof of SEVIS fee payment.
- Current passport photograph
- Proof of permanent address in home country and proof of plans to return to home country
Entering the United States
Non-immigrants in F-1 status may not enter the United States more than 30 days prior to the start of the ESL program. Applications received later than two months before the start date will be accepted and processed; however, students who apply later may find it difficult to secure the necessary F-1 visa for entry into the United States. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of State's Web site, call a SCAD international student adviser at 912.525.7303 or e-mail International Student Services.
Transfer students
Students who are transferring F-1 status from another institution in the United States to SCAD must be properly transferred by their current college/university to SCAD through the SEVIS system. Once the student's record has been received through SEVIS and he or she arrives at SCAD, the transfer process is complete.
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