ECI Language Program

CURRICULUM

Introduction
ECI-ELP is an Intensive English Language Program designed to prepare non-native speakers of English with the necessary language skills to achieve academic and social success in American colleges and universities. The Program consists of twelve (12) levels plus four (4) Superior English classes, plus 16 academic elective classes.

Academic Integrated Classes	Academic Elective Classes:
ESL 101 - Beginning English 1 ESL 102 - Beginning English 2 ESL 103 - Beginning English 3 ESL 104 - Beginning English 4 ELS 201 - Intermediate English 1 ELS 202 - Intermediate English 2 ESL 203 - Intermediate English 3 ESL 204 - Intermediate English 4 ESL 301 - Advanced English 1 ESL 302 - Advanced English 2 ESL 303 - Advanced English 3 ESL 304 - Advanced English 4	E01 - Listening & Speaking E02 - U.S. History E03 - American Literature E04 - Academic Word Vocabulary E05 - American Culture E06 - American Idioms E07 - Reading Comprehension E08 - Research and Writing E09 - Spelling E10 - TOEFL/IELTS Preparation E11 - Essay Writing E12 - Focus on Grammar E13 - Word Building E14 - Composition I/Composition II E15 - Pronunciation E16 - SAT/ACT

Each session is four (4) weeks long and corresponds to one of the levels above. ESL 101 assumes no prior knowledge of English and completion of ESL 304 indicates language-level readiness for entry into American academia. When a student is accepted into our program, that student is administered an initial placement test, and the results of the placement test will help E.C.I. to place each student in the appropriate level that corresponds with their current knowledge of English. The Academic Electives are assigned to levels each session and they play a vital role in the strengtheining of the skills in achieving the whole acquisition of the language.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

DURING COVID AND POST COVID TIME, ECI TEMPORARILY ADJUSTED THE SCHEDULE THE CLASSES. HOWEVER, STARTING AUGUST 7, 2023 THE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES WILL BE AS SHOWN BELOW.

THIS SCHEDULE OFFERS 25 Academic hours per week (1 academic hour = 50 minutes)

Each session is four (4) weeks long.

The Learning Outcomes are achieved and aligned with the Mission.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE FOR BOTH CAMPUSES

ECI Main Campus (Richardson, TX)

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Integrated ESL
(9:30 - 12-30)

Academic Elective
(12:20-2:30) Academic Elective
(12:20-2:30) Academic Elective
(12:20-2:30) Academic Elective
(12:20-2:30)

5.0 clock hrs. 5.0 clock hrs. 5.0 clock hrs. 5.0 clock hrs. 3.0 clock hrs.

ECI Dallas Campus (Farmers Branch, TX)
Because of the number of classrooms available, when there is a need for two(2) shifts, then the classes are conducted in two shifts (groups). Shift 1 is from 9:30 - 2:30 Monday through Thursday and 9:30-12:30 on Friday, and Shift 2 is from 12:00 - 5:00 Monday through Thursday and 9:30 -12:30 on Friday.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Group 1: Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Group 1: Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Group 1: Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Group 1: Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:00) Goup 1 and 2: Integrated ESL
(9:30-12:30

Groups 1 & 2 joined: Academic Electives
(12:20-2:30) Groups 1 & 2 joined: Academic Electives
(12:20-2:30) Groups 1 & 2 joined: Academic Electives
(12:20-2:30) Groups 1 & 2 joined: Academic Electives
(12:20-2:30)

Group 2: Integrated ESL
(2:30-5:00) Group 2: Integrated ESL
(2:30-5:00) Group 2: Integrated ESL
(2:30-5:00)) Group 2: Integrated ESL
(2:30-5:00)

5.0 clock hrs. 5.0 clock hrs. 5.0 clock hrs. 5.0 clock hrs. 3.0 clock hrs

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