English as a Second Language program

Students enrolled in Mid-Pacific's English as a Second Language Program receive intensive, broad-based instruction designed to facilitate their transition into the school's standard college-preparatory curriculum. The goal is to transition students within three years so that they are fully mainstreamed by their senior year. Small class sizes averaging 15 students and a qualified staff of educators with ESL degrees or comparable teaching experience offer individual attention to help ensure the success of each student. Acceptance into the ESL program is based on teacher recommendations, an interview and writing sample, and the Secondary Level English Proficiency (SLEP) examination to determine English proficiency. Students also must have a solid record of academic achievement in their native language. Placement is based on language proficiency.