INTO Hofstra delivers university-designed Academic English and Pathway programs to support and prepare international students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry for successful academic careers at Hofstra University.
Curriculum
The ESL Curriculum includes 7 proficiency levels, and it follows ACTFL proficiency guidelines. Each level takes one-semester to complete. If you have any questions about the ESL curriculum or the English placement exams, please reach out to Britt’ny Armstrong, Academic Director of INTO Hofstra at Brittny.Armstrong@Hofstra.edu.
Level 1- Novice-Low (non-credit bearing courses, 10 hours per week, and per class)
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Level 2- Novice-High (non-credit bearing courses, 10 hours per week, and per class)
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Level 3- Intermediate-Mid (non-credit bearing courses, 10 hours per week, and per class)
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Level 4- Intermediate-High (non-credit bearing courses, 10 hours per week, and per class
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Level 5- Advanced-Low (Count for 3 credits of undergraduate course work)
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Level 6- Advanced-Mid (Count for 3 credits of undergraduate course work)
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Level 7- Advanced-High (2 credits- non-credit bearing courses)
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Other ESL Courses:
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Meet Our ESL Team
International Students’ Creative Work
Inside and Outside the Classroom
We recognize our international students' great work inside and outside the ESL classrooms.
| Spring 2023 | INTO Hofstra Event Spring 2023 |
| Spring 2022 | INTO Hofstra Presents a Cultural Diversity Celebration |
| Fall 2021 | INTO Hofstra Celebrates Youth Voices |
| Spring 2021 | INTO Students Present Creative Works Addressing Global Issues |
| Fall 2020 | INTO Students Show Off Their Creative Talents |
| Spring 2020 | Projects Reflect Impact of Pandemic on Int’l Students |
| Fall 2019 | Project-Based Learning Workshop |
