The English Island International Student Program and Dental English Program are accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period of December 2022 through December 2032 and agree to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions. CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S.
Below you will find information and links to more detailed information about our International Student Program. Please contact us if you have any questions.
- Terms start every 10 weeks.
- Graduation is achieved upon completion of our highest level.
- Curriculum includes 9 hours per week of general English classes and three 3-hour specialty classes per week.
- One-on-one academic counseling provided
- Small classes and personal attention
- Student activities
Admissions
In order to enroll in our 18-hour per week international student program, a student must be age 18 or older and have graduated high school diploma in his/her country.
Students must be literate in their own languages and have the financial capability to undertake our program.
Attendance Policy
All ESL students must be in class every day on time. Attendance in all classes is required. Students must have a minimum of 80% attendance each term.
Grading Policy
The English Island uses the US system of grades A (100 percent) through F (69 percent or below.) To remain in good standing, students must maintain a 75 percent weighted average in their classes at all times.
Graduation
Students who complete the highest level at the school (Level 9) in our 18-hour program, have an average grade of 75 or higher, and have an attendance percentage of 80 percent or higher are eligible to graduate.
Academic Achievement Scale
Aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
The English Island's twelve-level ESL curriculum is systematically aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to ensure transparent proficiency benchmarks and coherent progression toward the program’s stated student learning outcomes. Each level corresponds to a defined range of linguistic competencies and reflects an incremental increase in communicative demand, instructional rigor, and performance expectations. Listed below are the learning outcomes, written as “can do” statements, that students are expected to achieve at each level.
TEI Achievement Scale
| Achievement Level | Score Range | Performance Description | Status |
| Exceeds Expectations | 90–100% | Consistently demonstrates mastery of the course learning outcomes. Communicates accurately, independently, and confidently with minimal errors. | Pass |
| Meets Expectations | 75–89% | Demonstrates satisfactory mastery of the course learning outcomes. Communicates effectively in familiar situations with occasional errors that do not interfere with meaning. | Pass |
| Approaching Expectations | 60–74% | Demonstrates partial mastery of the course learning outcomes. Requires additional instruction and support to perform consistently and independently. | Does Not Pass |
| Does Not Meet Expectations | Below 60% | Demonstrates limited mastery of the course learning outcomes. Unable to consistently perform the required language skills for the course level. | Does Not Pass |
Achievement Level Interpretation
| Achievement Level | Interpretation |
| Exceeds Expectations | Student has exceeded the expected learning outcomes and is well prepared for the next instructional level. |
| Meets Expectations | Student has met the required learning outcomes and is prepared to advance to the next instructional level. |
| Approaching Expectations | Student has made measurable progress but has not yet demonstrated sufficient mastery to advance. Continued instruction is recommended. |
| Does Not Meet Expectations | Student has not demonstrated the required learning outcomes and should repeat the course or receive additional instructional support before advancing. |
Level 1 – CEFR A1 (Beginner):
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to initiate and respond to simple questions and statements on familiar topics by successfully completing a 3–5 minute oral interview with a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 1 speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify key concrete information (e.g., names, places, times, dates, and numbers) from short, slowly and clearly spoken conversations on familiar everyday topics, scoring at least 75% on a listening comprehension assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to read and understand very short, simple texts containing familiar words and basic phrases by identifying the main idea and key details with at least 75% accuracy on a reading comprehension assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write simple words, phrases, and sentences to communicate personal information and other familiar topics for a specific purpose (e.g., completing a form, writing a short message, or providing basic personal information), earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 1 writing assessment using the program's writing rubric.
Level 2 – CEFR A1/A2 (High Beginner):
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to participate in a 4–6 minute conversation about routine and familiar topics (e.g., family, work, shopping, daily routines, or hobbies), demonstrating understandable speech, appropriate vocabulary, and basic grammatical control by earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 2 speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify the main idea and key details from short, clearly spoken conversations or announcements related to everyday topics (e.g., personal information, family, shopping, local geography, and employment), earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 2 listening comprehension assessment. Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to read and comprehend short, simple texts containing high-frequency vocabulary by identifying the main idea and supporting details, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 2 reading comprehension assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write a short paragraph of 5–7 simple sentences about a familiar topic (e.g., family, hobbies, likes and dislikes, or daily routines) using appropriate vocabulary and basic grammatical structures, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 2 writing rubric.
Level 3 – CEFR A2 (Low Elementary):
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to participate in a 5–7 minute conversation to exchange information about familiar topics (e.g., work, daily routines, shopping, or free time), demonstrating appropriate vocabulary, understandable pronunciation, and basic grammatical accuracy by earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 3 speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify the main idea, key details, and frequently used expressions from short, clearly spoken texts on familiar topics, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 3 listening comprehension assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to read and comprehend short, simple texts on familiar topics (e.g., routines, shopping, travel, work, and dining) by identifying the main idea, supporting details, and relevant vocabulary, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 3 reading comprehension assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write a well-organized paragraph of 6–8 connected sentences on a familiar topic using simple connectors (e.g., and, but, and because), appropriate present and past tense verbs, and correct basic punctuation, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 3 writing rubric.
Level 4 – CEFR A2/B1 (Elementary)
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to participate in a 6–8 minute conversation by asking and answering questions, exchanging ideas, and discussing familiar topics in everyday situations, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 4 speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify the main ideas and supporting details from short narratives presented in clear standard English on familiar topics related to work, school, and leisure, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 4 listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to apply reading strategies (e.g., previewing, predicting, and identifying context clues) to comprehend texts on familiar topics, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 4 reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write and revise a well-organized paragraph of 8–10 sentences on a familiar topic using appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation, and organization, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 4 writing rubric.
Level 5 – CEFR B1 (Low Intermediate) Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to participate in spontaneous conversations on familiar topics, express personal opinions, and exchange information in everyday situations, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 5 speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify both the general message and specific details in spoken texts on common and workplace-related topics, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 5 listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to read and comprehend factual texts related to familiar or professional topics by identifying main ideas, supporting details, and author's purpose, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 5 reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write a personal letter or a short essay using appropriate organization to explain recommendations or cause-and-effect relationships, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 5 writing rubric.
Level 6 – CEFR B1/B2 (Intermediate) Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to discuss familiar routine and non-routine topics, explain problems, and exchange, verify, and clarify information in extended conversations, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 6 speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify the main ideas and supporting details from short narratives in standard English and produce accurate responses or summaries, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 6 listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze narrative and descriptive texts by identifying main ideas, supporting details, author's purpose, and implied meaning, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 6 reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write and revise a well-developed descriptive or narrative essay using appropriate organization, varied sentence structures, and accurate grammar and punctuation, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 6 writing rubric.
Level 7A – CEFR B2 (High Intermediate)
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to deliver formal presentations and participate in discussions by expressing and defending opinions with clear explanations and supporting evidence, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 7A speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify main ideas, supporting details, and lines of argument in extended spoken discourse on familiar academic, vocational, and general topics, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 7A listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to read B2-level texts using appropriate reading strategies and identify main ideas, supporting details, author's purpose, and idiomatic expressions, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 7A reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write clear, well-organized summaries and essays that synthesize and evaluate information from multiple sources, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 7A writing rubric.
Level 7B – CEFR B2 (High Intermediate)
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate spontaneously about academic and general topics using appropriate grammar, vocabulary, and level of formality, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 7B speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify the main ideas, supporting details, and speaker's purpose in complex spoken discourse on concrete and abstract topics, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 7B listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze narrative and descriptive texts by applying appropriate reading strategies to identify explicit and implicit meaning, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 7B reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write, edit, and revise well-developed descriptive and narrative essays demonstrating effective organization and control of grammar and punctuation, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 7B writing rubric.
Level 8A – CEFR C1 (Advanced)
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to speak fluently and spontaneously on academic and professional topics using precise vocabulary and minimal hesitation, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 8A speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend extended discourse containing idiomatic expressions, implied meaning, and complex organization, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 8A listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze literary, journalistic, academic, and professional texts by identifying explicit and implicit meaning, author's purpose, and rhetorical strategies, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 8A reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to write the introduction, body, and conclusion of an academic or professional report or article through multiple drafts, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 8A writing rubric.
Level 8B – CEFR C1 (Advanced)
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to participate effectively in complex discussions on abstract topics using precise vocabulary, idiomatic language, and well-supported arguments, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 8B speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of extended discourse on abstract and complex topics by answering comprehension questions and producing accurate summaries, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 8B listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze lengthy, complex academic and professional texts by identifying central arguments, supporting evidence, and implied meaning, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 8B reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to produce well-organized analytical essays on complex topics that present and support a sustained argument with relevant evidence and a clear conclusion, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 8B writing rubric.
Level 9A – CEFR C2 (Proficient)
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate with precision and sophistication by using idiomatic expressions, nuanced vocabulary, and appropriate stylistic choices in formal and informal settings, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 9A speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend specialized lectures and presentations containing advanced vocabulary, regional variation, and colloquial language, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 9A listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze complex texts by interpreting subtle distinctions in style, tone, and implied meaning, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 9A reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to produce a well-developed report, article, or analytical essay that presents a clear argument supported by evidence and critical analysis, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 9A writing rubric.
Level 9B – CEFR C2 (Proficient)
Speaking
By the end of the course, students will be able to deliver formal presentations and participate in complex discussions using sophisticated vocabulary, idiomatic language, and nuanced expression appropriate to audience and purpose, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 9B speaking rubric.
Listening
By the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend spoken English delivered at natural speed in a variety of accents by identifying main ideas, supporting details, speaker intent, and implied meaning, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 9B listening assessment.
Reading
By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze highly complex literary and non-literary texts by evaluating structure, style, author's purpose, and implicit meaning, earning a score of at least 75% on a Level 9B reading assessment.
Writing
By the end of the course, students will be able to produce a well-organized research essay with a clear thesis, logical organization, appropriate citations, and evidence-based analysis, earning a score of at least 75% on the program's Level 9B writing rubric.
This CEFR-aligned structure substantiates the appropriateness of the program length and level sequencing, validates the rigor of instructional expectations, and ensures that learners advance through internationally recognized proficiency stages in a coherent and measurable manner.
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