ESL Student Requirements

ELTA does not charge an application fee. To be considered for admission, applicants must:

  • Have graduated high school/secondary school by the first day of the semester of entry.
  • Be at an intermediate level (ELTA does not accept beginners). If you do not have an official English test score, ELTA offers an online placement as an alternative.

Domestic Students

  1. Create an account.
  2. After you have created an account, complete the application. 
  3. After you have submitted the first portion of your application, you must return to your account and complete supplemental items.

    Note: Your application will not be considered until you have submitted the required supplemental items.
  • Copy of valid passport
  • $200 tuition deposit (non-refundable) which is credited towards tuition fee

 

Successful completion of ELTA can fulfill the IELTS/TOEFL requirement for some American University programs.

For further information about available pathway program options, please contact:
ELTA
elta@american.edu
(202) 895-4970

International and F-1 Visa Transfer Students

  1. Create an account.
  2. After you have created an account, complete the application. 
  3. After you have submitted the first portion of your application, you must return to your account and complete supplemental items.

    Note: Your application will not be considered until you have submitted the required supplemental items.
  • Copy of valid passport
  • $200 tuition deposit (non-refundable) which is credited towards tuition fee

ELTA helps international students every step of the way in their application for an F-1 Student Visa. For more information on immigration documents and international student life at American University, visit the International Student and Scholar Services website.

Successful completion of ELTA can fulfill the IELTS/TOEFL requirement for some American University programs.

For further information about available pathway program options, please contact: 

ELTA
elta@american.edu
(202) 895-4970

Application Deadlines

Summer 2024

  • International Deadline: April 1, 2024
  • Domestic Deadline: May 15, 2024

Fall 2024

  • International Deadline: June 1, 2024
  • Domestic Deadline:  August 15, 2024

Spring 2025

  • International Deadline: December 1, 2024
  • Domestic Deadline: January 5, 2024