The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) at Clark University offers courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) and American Studies for adults in the greater Worcester area who have limited proficiency in the English language. The courses are designed to help students improve their English language skills for academic, professional, or personal reasons.

Major features include:

• 5 or more hours per week of ESL instruction at up to 5 levels
• Small classes taught by dedicated professionals
• A diverse community and international student population
• 4 to 5-week day programs beginning in May and July and a 12 week evening program beginning in May
• 15-week day and evening programs beginning in August and January
• Courses meet weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings, so that students can choose to study at the time that best   fits their personal schedules
• A Clark University I.D. which provides access to University events (social activities, campus lectures, and films),   libraries, computer laboratories, and the Kneller Athletic Center

• Students must be at least 18 years old
• All new students must complete an application form, take a placement test, and attend orientation and registration   sessions on the dates scheduled. (See the current Testing, Orientation, and Registration Schedule.) Students should   test at the high beginning level or above on the placement test
• Students with no prior knowledge of English will not be admitted into the program
• Students with very low levels of English proficiency should be accompanied to the orientation/registration session by   someone who can translate for them. Students are responsible for the information presented at orientation/registration   and in the "ALCI Student Guide", regardless of their English language proficiency level.