SAELL Academic Program: Levels & Selection
Program Levels
Students are placed into their level of study based primarily on a CEFR proficiency test or their most recent TOEFL test score. Some course assignments may vary based upon individual skill area scores. The TOEFL test is given to all new full-time students during their first orientation week.
CEFR Levels |
TOEFL PBT |
TOEFL IBT |
IELTS |
---|---|---|---|
A2 |
396-413 |
30-34 (overall) |
3.5-4.0 (overall) |
B1 |
413-510 |
34-60 (overall) |
4.0-5.0 (overall) |
B2 |
510-583 |
60-93 (overall) |
5.0-6.5 (overall) |
Program Selection
SAELL offers various programs to best meet the needs of our students.
SAELL Programs |
Format |
Length |
Student Type |
---|---|---|---|
SAELL Anywhere |
Online |
8 weeks |
Any student |
Intensive English Program |
Face-to-face |
15 weeks |
|
Intensive English Program |
Face-to-face |
15 weeks |
|
or
Apply to the Intensive English Program
We also offer customized English programs for community organizations, businesses, hospitals, schools, and other organizations that want to meet specific English language learning needs for their members or employees. For more information on our Customized English Programs, contact us at esl@neiu.edu.