ESL
The university has offered ESL instruction since 1967.
About the Program
In order to enroll in courses, students must first be in a Georgia State degree program at the graduate level or undergraduate level.
If not enrolled as a Georgia State student, the Intensive English Program (IEP) may be an alternative. For information about the IEP, a non-credit English language program, visit the Intensive English Program website.
Support for Undergraduate Students
In collaboration with the Department of English, English Composition courses are offered for bilingual resident and international undergraduate students to offer essential academic English and cultural support.
Support for Graduate Students
Our ESL program offers courses to help Georgia State's international graduate students increase their confidence and understanding of academic English and U.S. academic culture.
GSTEP – Georgia State Test of English Proficiency
The Georgia State Test of English Proficiency (GSTEP) is required for most new international graduate students at the university. Students typically take this exam during International Student Orientation.
Contact Us
Department of Applied Linguistics & ESL
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Director of Graduate Studies
ESL Program
GSTEP questions
Testing
IEP Program
Office/Delivery Address
Dept. of Applied Linguistics & ESL
25 Park Place
15th floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address
Dept. of Applied Linguistics & ESL
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4099
Atlanta, GA 30302-4099
U.S.A.