After taking a placement test during orientation week, you will be placed in one of five levels based on your results: beginner, high beginner, intermediate, high intermediate, or advanced. Classes are held at UTSA’s Main Campus and are average-sized giving you personalized attention.

includes world-class, expert faculty, who have master’s degrees in teaching English as a second language.

a rigorous academic program, with clear learning objectives at each level.

a unique dedication from faculty and staff to help you succeed academically.

access to all services available at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Reading / Vocabulary

You will learn to read fluently and understand a variety of academic texts. You will also learn the definitions and contextual uses of many different words.

Writing / Grammar

You will be able to perform academic writing tasks, demonstrating organizational skills suitable for undergraduate and graduate-level writing assignments. You will be able to incorporate complex grammar structures into your writing.

Oral Communication

You will learn to speak English fluently with ease and develop pronunciation skills that can transfer over time to professional settings. You will be able to understand a wide variety of styles, register, and speech that you will find in academic and professional contexts.

TOEFL Preparation

You will build the testing skills necessary to complete the tasks in the TOEFL PBT and TOEFL IBT using the skills you have obtained over the course of the ESL program.

Advanced English Pronunciation Skills for Clear Communication

You will learn English rhythm, melody, and clear speech through knowledge of the rules about the way English pronunciation works and various in-class exercises ranging from mechanical to open and communicative.

American Culture

You will learn to listen, speak, read, and write critically in English while learning

about the American Culture.

Academic Skills

You will build your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English as you learn how to navigate and thrive within the American Higher Education System. You will learn the skills necessary to succeed in any U.S. college or university.

Alvarez Hall

2 Bedroom,1Bathroom

$4160/Semester

Chaparral village

2 bedroom/4 bedroom

Semi-private Bathroom/ Suite kitchenette

$4605/Semester(2 bed)/ 

$4242/Semester(4 bed)

$2607/Semester (4bed/2 bath double)

Chisholm Hall

Single/Double/Triple

Private Bathroom/Fully Furnshined

$5127(single)

$3319(double)

$2614(Triple)

Guadalupe Hall

1 Bedroom-2 Beds Shared Bath 

$3270

Laurel Village

2 Bedroom/4Bedroom

$4605(2 Bed)

$4242(4Bed)

Texas is a state in the South Central region of the United States. At 268,596 square miles, and with more than 29.1 million residents in 2020, it is the second-largest U.S. state by both area and population.

Tourist attraction:

MAIN CAMPUS

Serving the majority of UTSA’s students, the Main Campus includes the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, College of Education and Human Development, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, College of Sciences, Honors College, University College and The UTSA Graduate School. The 600-plus acre campus is surrounded by a thriving Medical Center, USAA, Valero, Fiesta Texas and anchor retail facilities such as The Shops at La Cantera and The Rim.

DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

The Downtown Campus is located between San Antonio’s historic West Side neighborhood and the downtown core in close proximity to a number of cultural, historic and commercial venues. The campus is home to the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design, the College for Health, Community, and Policy and the College of Education and Human Development. Also based at the Downtown Campus is the Urban Education Institute, a hub to prepare future educators, strengthen community partnerships and raise the educational attainment levels and earnings of economically disadvantaged students, as well as UTSA School of Data Science which is housed in San Pedro I, a building whose name recognizes the university’s commitment to the site as a historic and future hub of prosperity for the city.

HEMISFAIR CAMPUS

The Hemisfair Campus, UTSA’s second downtown location, is situated east of the Downtown Campus, along IH-37 opposite the Alamodome. It is home to the Institute of Texan Cultures, where historical exhibits, cultural programs and live performances are offered year-round. Through its research, collections, exhibits and outreach, the institute promotes an understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of Texas and Texans.

PARK WEST CAMPUS

Athletics enrich the UTSA experience, encouraging a sense of community and school spirit that inspires students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans alike. The 125-acre Park West Campus, which sits less than two miles from Main Campus, is home to a soccer field and a track-and-field stadium. It serves Roadrunner student-athletes and is designated as a host site for many community sporting events.