Full Year Program

The Full-Year ESL Program enrolls about 20 – 30 students and offers challenging classes to improve English proficiency. There are three levels of ESL offered. Small classes, averaging 7-9 students, provide for individualized instruction, expression of ideas and opinions, and teach the skills required for non-ESL classes. Our program includes:

  • ESL courses in English, Social Studies and Science
  • Emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Assistance in study skills and organization
  • AP and Honors courses
  • TOEFL preparation and testing
  • Support for international students in non-ESL classes

The total international experience at Solebury includes both ESL and mainstream classes, conversation partners program, music and the arts, sports and activities, and social and cultural events.

International students have many opportunities to make friends, be leaders, and share experiences with the entire Solebury community.

Solebury's ESL teachers are experienced in teaching English to international students, and they are especially sensitive to the students' need to adapt to living in the United States. The Director of our ESL Program helps students with visas, passports, homestays and any other issues that may arise.

International students have attended our programs from the following countries: Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkino-Faso, Czech Republic, China, Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Puerto Rico, Santo Domingo, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Spain, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela, South Viet Nam, Zaire.

"Solebury isn't just a school that provides academic work. Here, I have not only learned English, but also gained many new friends, and have had a chance to grow up enormously. I wouldn't have been able to have this chance in my home country. I like this school and I know everybody would agree that they have also accomplished their goals."

Jun Seok '06

College Placement

In the eleventh grade students meet with the college counselor to discuss opportunities for college placement. Many college representatives are on campus during the school year, and college visits are also possible. We take great effort in making sure individual students know what their goals are, and then we assist them in finding an appropriate college or university placement where they will be challenged and fulfilled.