How to Apply to ELA

We advise you to apply in advance of the program start date in order to secure housing, an F-1 (student) visa, and travel arrangements.

1. Submit your ELA application with a US $120.00 non-refundable fee (one-time fee) as soon as possible.
2. You will receive a letter of acceptance to ELA.
3. The Admissions Office will request proof of ability to pay. You must include a letter from your bank certifying that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses.
4. After Admissions receives your financial statement, you will receive an I-20 form.
5. You will take your I-20 form to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to obtain your student visa.
6. Full tuition must be paid by the first day of class.

Click here to download application and ELA brochure.

To link to the USD Admissions Office, click on: www.sandiego.edu/admissions/



Criteria for Admission

ELA Admissions Criteria
A TOEFL score is not necessary for admission into the English Language Academy (ELA). Students who have completed high school in good academic standing may enter the ELA. Classes are offered at the Intermediate and Advanced levels. Even if your TOEFL scores are high, you can still benefit from our study skills courses.

USD Admissions Criteria / Conditional Acceptance
ELA can provide conditional acceptance to a USD degree program. Students who need conditional acceptance to obtain a student visa first must meet the admissions criteria established by USD.

Students seeking conditional admissions should:

• demonstrate minimum English language proficiency (for example, an acceptable TOEFL score)
• present acceptable scores on any entrance exams required by USD (SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.)
• complete any prerequisite courses for acceptance into a particular major, in addition to language training. These courses can be taken while the student is enrolled in the ELA program.

If you need conditional acceptance, please contact the Program Director for more information.