Resources for English Language Learners

IU South Bend ESL Program

In order to better facilitate class scheduling and registration, all incoming international students who place into one or more ESL classes after taking the ESL placement exam will be automatically enrolled in their prescribed ESL class(es) by the Monday before classes begin. Returning students will be pre-registered each semester in prescribed ESL coursework according to the established sequence. Students who are placed in non-ESL composition courses must register on their own or with their advisors.

Students who want to appeal their placement or adjust their schedules with regard to pre-registration for ESL course work must contact the ESL Program Director once assessment is completed.

For a complete explanation of ESL testing processes and courses, please refer to the ESL webpage

The Writers' Room and Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE)

Schurz Library, 4^th Floor
WriteWell coaching gives students the personalized, consistent attention they need to improve not only the papers they bring to the Writers' Room, but their overall skills as writers. For an entire semester, students are paired with a WriteWell coach who will design a supplemental curriculum tailored to their needs. Students meet with coaches for a combination of traditional, one-on-one tutoring and activities meant to address the specific writing challenges they face.

Academic Centers for Excellence

The Language Company

The Language Company is our on-campus partner for delivering intensive English instruction for those preparing to enter the University. You can learn more about their programs on their website.

The Language Company