Curriculum at ALI
ALI students at CSU Bakersfield improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar skills throughout theme-based courses. Additionally, electives, conversational partner opportunities, and built-in activities enrich the learning process.
Some course topics in our program rotation are:
- American businesses
- Times and places in the US
- College Success Preparation
- Speaking/Effective presentations
- Focus on reading
Course levels
ALI currently offers courses in the intermediate level and above only. ALI accepts following English proficiency exam scores.
| Exam | Minimum score/level - Maximum score/level |
|---|---|
| LanguageCert | A2 - B2 |
| Cambridge English Test (CEFR) | A2 - B2 |
Email us if students have other exam results to show the English proficiency.
Required attendance hours
Students with an F-1 visa must attend and participate in at least 80% of the class time to maintain their visa status. Other students must attend and participate in at least 70% of the class time to continue studying in the program.
Staff and Instructors
DIRECTOR
Director, American Language Institute
Phone: (661) 654-3657Email: ysakamaki@CSUB.eduOffice: BDC Building C