Recommended · Saint Louis, MO · Est. 2015
English as a Second Language Program
Jesuit university-based English program with a direct academic pathway into Saint Louis University undergraduate and graduate degrees.
About
Housed inside a Jesuit research university with a strong healthcare and business reputation, INTO Saint Louis University serves as the language-preparation gateway for international students bound for undergraduate or graduate study at SLU (and its Madrid campus). The Academic English track runs across five proficiency levels in 16-week semesters, weaving writing, grammar, reading, listening and speaking with modules on contemporary American culture, while a pair of pathway programs (International Direct and Graduate Pathway) let students earn credits toward a SLU degree while still finishing their language work.
The program is a partnership between SLU and INTO University Partnerships, launched in 2015 and now approaching its second decade on campus. Instruction happens in-person at Beracha Hall in Midtown St. Louis, with the on-site English Language Center offering one-on-one writing consultations, TOEFL/SLUWE preparation and workshops on APA/MLA style, thesis-writing and research skills for enrolled students. Accreditation from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation runs through 2035, and the program qualifies for F-1 visa sponsorship as part of SLU's international admissions apparatus.
What distinguishes this offering from a standalone language school is the direct academic bridge: students live on a Division I university campus, use the same libraries and student services as degree-seekers, and can transition seamlessly into a SLU program without a separate application cycle. Pricing and class-size data are not published on the public site, and prospective students are routed through the international admissions office for specifics.
Programs offered
- Academic English (5 levels)
- International Direct (undergraduate pathway)
- Graduate Pathway
- TOEFL / SLUWE Preparation
- One-on-one Writing Consultations
- Academic Skills Workshops
Languages & delivery
Languages taught
- English
Delivery
- 👥 International students preparing for undergraduate or graduate study at Saint Louis University or SLU-Madrid
Accreditations & certifications
- ✓ Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) — through August 2035
What stands out
- Partnership with INTO University Partnerships since 2015
- Direct academic pathway into SLU degree programs (undergraduate and graduate)
- Credit-bearing coursework available in the International Direct track
- On-campus English Language Center with 1-on-1 writing consultations
- TOEFL and SLUWE test-preparation support
- Jesuit research-university setting with full student-services access
- Option to progress to SLU-Madrid campus
- CEA accreditation through 2035
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Location
📍 Beracha Hall, Suite 110, 3721 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108