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.
"It's great to have a mix of different cultures in one classroom. My friends are from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, China, Korea, India — it engages you in learning because you can practice your English and adapt to American culture together."
Janna Razumna | B.F.A. advertisingMaster invaluable skills through SCAD Language Studio
The SCAD Language Studio oversees every language program at SCAD, including free individual tutoring based on assessment results and instructor feedback. The SCAD Language Studio helps students:
- Write academic papers
- Make formal presentations
- Read university-level materials
- Comprehend academic lectures
- Speak fluently in both formal and informal settings
- Understand U.S. culture
Start your creative career early
Get a head start learning about your new SCAD family through the Language Experience and Academic Preparation program, offered exclusively for international students.
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.
Connect with the International Student Services Office
SCAD Atlanta
International Student Services Office
SCAD Atlanta
1600 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, Ga.
404.253.3104
issoatl@scad.edu
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SCAD Savannah
International Student Services Office
Norris Hall
548 E. Broughton St.
Savannah, Ga.
912.525.7304
isso@scad.edu
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