English Language Classes
English as a Second Language
CALMAT offers a high-quality English language program to students who wish to strengthen their professional English skills. The CALMAT ESL program is designed to help students meet their language requirements and develp English language skills across different industries and academic, professional, personal and business settings. The ESL program offers an opportunity to cultivate an understanding of the American experience and perspective. The CALMAT ESL faculty is committed to helping students achieve their learning goals.CALMAT’s regular ESL program offers four levels of ESL classes (3, 4, 5, 6)* covering conversation, reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Each term lasts approximately 8 weeks.
| CALMAT ESL Level | TOEFLPaper | TOEFLCBT | TOEFLIBT | IELTS | TOEIC |
| 0 - 310 | 0 - 30 | 0 - 8 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 250 | |
| 1* | 310 - 343 | 33 - 60 | 9 - 18 | 1 - 1.5 | |
| 2* | 347 - 393 | 63 - 90 | 19 - 29 | 2 - 2.5 | 255 - 400 |
| 3 | 397 - 433 | 93 - 120 | 30 - 40 | 3 - 3.5 | |
| 4 | 437 - 473 | 123 - 150 | 41 - 52 | 4 | 405 - 600 |
| 5** | 477 - 510 | 153 - 180 | 53 - 64 | 4.5 - 5 | |
| 6*** | 513 - 547 | 183 - 210 | 65 - 78 | 5.5 - 6 | 605 - 780 |
| 7* | 550 - 587 | 213 - 240 | 79 - 95 | 6.5 - 7 | |
| 590 - 677 | 243 - 300 | 96 - 120 | 7.5 - 9 | 785 - 990 | |
| Top Level | Top Score | Top Score | Top Score | Top Score | Top Score |
| 7 | 677 | 300 | 120 | 9 | 990 |
*CALMAT ESL levels 1, 2 and 7 are not regularly offered.
**Level 5 is required for undergraduate studies.
***Level 6 is required for graduate studies.