Overview
If you can't find the English Language Program information you need within our website or this list of common questions, please e-mail elp@nu.edu or call us at (858) 642-7968.
Common Questions
Q: What is the deadline for submitting my application?
A: There is no deadline. All classes are one month long, so you can begin your new program on the first day of class during any month you choose. We recommend that you apply at least six weeks before your program's start date. Students must take a placement test on the scheduled test date.
Q: How long will it take for my application to be processed?
A: The application will be process is about two weeks for English only and up to six weeks for a joint application.
Q: How long does it take to complete the English Language Program?
A: Depending upon your placement scores, average student completes the program in five months.
Q: How small are the classrooms?
A: We try to keep the classroom size small so that students can receive individual attention from the instructors. In our core classes, we place no more than eight to ten students in a classroom. In the elective courses, we increase the classroom size slightly so that students will be able to interact with each other.
Q: Will I have homework?
A: Yes, depending upon the program you choose. Homework is assigned in the University Preparation Program and English Communication Program.
Q: I am interested in enrolling at National University after I complete ELP. Do I need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be admitted to National University degree programs?
A: No. The University Preparation Program is designed to help you succeed in academic classes, upon completion of the program you will have fulfilled the English Language requirement for admissions into National University.
Q: Do I need a student visa to study English at National University International?
You will not require an F-1 visa if you are planning to study English for three months or less.
Q: Does National University International offer housing assistance? What are my options?
A: You can live in an apartment near the school or live with a host family. The staff members in the ELP department will assist you in locating a suitable place to live.
Q: I am a little nervous about studying/living in the United States. How can you help me adjust?
A: National University International's English Language Programs have friendly staff members who will help you get adjusted to living in the United States. We are trained to help international students in all areas such as housing, obtaining driver's licenses, arranging activities, academic advising, and more. If you have any problems, feel free to stop by our office anytime. New students will be provided with an International Student Handbook that will answer any questions you may have.
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