Admissions Policy
DreamIT ESL, Inc. accepts all qualified applicants for admission, both from the United States and worldwide. Candidates must demonstrate that they have an interest in learning ESL and an ability to successfully complete the requirements for the course of study that they wish to enroll, and their eligibility to study in the United States. DreamIT ESL, Inc. is an equal opportunity organization which does not discriminate for any reason including but not limited to race, creed, color, gender, nation of origin, age, or disability.
For Students in U.S. (Non I-20):
Non I-20 students who wish to attend ESL courses at our institution must follow these specific steps:
- Fill out and submit an enrollment agreement form (NOTE: Full tuition must be paid when an applicant applies to the program).
- Submit the following documents
- Take the necessary placement examinations.
- Sign an enrollment agreement form and pay all of the required fees.
- Attend new student orientation and receive a student handbook.
- Begin studies.
o Copy of Identification—e.g., passport, driver’s license, or state ID
o Copy of highest diploma or transcript
Admission and Placement Test
The Academic Coordinator will work with the Agent and student to determine the best program for his or her English language goals. Consideration of student goals is of paramount importance to DreamIT ESL, Inc. During the first few days of classes, faculty members are encouraged to informally assess the students. If the faculty member feels that a student is misplaced, s/he should address the concern to the academic coordinator. Similarly, students are also encouraged to express their concerns regarding the level of class difficulties to the academic coordinator if it occurs.
After being informed by either student or faculty members, the academic coordinator performs some investigation through the review of placement scores for both Oxford Online Test and Speaking test. Then, the academic coordinator will communicate with both the student and faculty regarding any changes.
Depending on the recommendation, a student may have another class to move into, or if no such class is available or convenient to the student, a refund can be issued in accordance with the enrollment agreement.
- Fill out and submit an application form and pay all of the required fees. There is a $100, non-refundable registration fee. Full tuition must be submitted when an applicant applies to DreamIT Edu- ESL Courses.
- Fill out and submit an enrollment agreement form
- Submit the following documents
- Copy of Identification—e.g., passport, driver’s license, or state ID
- Copy of highest diploma or transcript
- Take the necessary placement examinations.
- Sign an enrollment agreement form, pay all of the required fees and receive school catalog.
- Attend new student orientation
- Begin your course
Students with Disabilities
DreamIT ESL, Inc.’s campus is handicapped accessible. DreamIT ESL, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all members of the DreamIT ESL, Inc. community. Please discuss any need for accommodation with your agent.
Academic Standards and Policies
Letter Grade | Quality of Achievement | Percent Grade | G.P.A. |
---|---|---|---|
A+ | Excellent | 97-100 | 4.0 |
A | 93-96 | 3.7 | |
A- | 90-92 | 3.3 | |
B+ | Good | 87-89 | 3.0 |
B | 83-86 | 2.7 | |
B- | 80-82 | 2.3 | |
C+ | 77-79 | 2.0 | |
C | 73-76 | 1.7 | |
C- | 70-72 | 1.3 | |
D+ | Low | 67-69 | 1.0 |
D | 63-66 | 0.7 | |
D- | 60-62 | 0.0 | |
F | Fail | Less<60 | 0.0 |
INC | Incomplete | --- | --- |
W | Withdrawal | --- | --- |
For the students who do not enroll in a full course (216 hours), the students must pass the class and maintain an average of C or higher in order to continue to the other part(s) of the curriculum. Students will not be permitted to move to the next level nor the other part (s) of the curriculum until they receive a passing grade at their current level/ course.
If the students do not meet the class advancement policy stated, students are required to repeat the same courses. However, the students are only allowed to repeat the same courses twice.
In the middle of the semester, students who register in the Intensive English Program will receive the progress report which contains similar information as the final report. The students registered in English for the Real World Program will receive bi-weekly feedback report focusing on students’ progress throughout the semester. Grade Appeals If a student feels that a grade they have been given in a particular course is unfair, they are first advised to speak directly with the instructor of the class in question. If a discussion with the faculty member does not resolve the issue, the student should write a written appeal stating the course, grade, and the grade they feel they have earned; this document should be given to the Director of ESL, who will arrange a meeting with the faculty member, the student’s agent, and the student to resolve the issue.
Student Conduct and dismissal
Each student has a responsibility to uphold the standards of the community and to take action when others violate them. Instructors and Agents have an obligation to educate students in keeping with the standards of student conduct and dismissal to report violations of these standards. Students are responsible for knowing what the standards are and for adhering to them. Students should also bring any violations of which they are aware to the attention of their instructors. Student conduct expectations include strict adherence to academic integrity policies.
Violations of student conduct and dismissal include:
- copying from or giving assistance to others on an examination;
- plagiarizing portions of an assignment;
- using forbidden material on an examination;
- using a purchased quarter paper;
- presenting the work of another as one's own;
- altering a graded examination for the purposes of re-grading.
Faculty who believe that violations have occurred will immediately contact the Academic Director. Students who suspect that other students are involved in actions of academic dishonesty should speak to the instructor of the course. The first violation will result in the student receiving an "F" on the assignment or test in question. The "F" will be averaged in the course to yield the final grade. The second violation will result in an automatic failure for the course. Students must apply to the Academic Director for readmission.