Types of ESL Programmes English language programmes may be part of a college or university, or they may operate as private, independent programmes.
Private programmes are usually more flexible on course entry dates and have shorter courses.
Independent programmes are sometimes located on a college or university campus but operate separately. Both types of institutions offer intensive, semi-intensive, professional and summer programmes. Intensive ESL courses Intensive English courses generally require 20-30 hours per week in the classroom. Intensive courses may or may not allow students to attend regular academic classes in other subjects outside the ESL curriculum. Most programmes are developed as pre-academic preparatory courses, designed to prepare students for admission into an American college or university.