Rutgers University-Newark (State University of New Jersey)

The Program in American Language Studies (PALS) is the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Rutgers University-Newark. PALS and Rutgers have a long established relationship, working together for over 32 years, providing exceptional English language teaching and assistance to international students and community citizens on the most diverse campus in the United States, Rutgers-Newark. PALS students work towards achieving English proficiency in a communicative setting with a recently renovated language lab, while having most university services available to them, including clubs, gym membership, parking and activities. Running six sessions annually, PALS offers classes in intensive English study, English for Academic Purposes, TOEFL and IELTS test preparation and administration, and Accent Awareness. PALS students are encouraged to participate in ESL club activities through field trips in and around New York City, including museums, parks and local landmarks, which give them opportunities to practice their English in authentic contexts with expert speakers. Additionally, PALS students can participate in any of the 50 clubs and organizations on campus. Our instructors come from a variety of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds and either have or are working towards advanced degrees in Applied Linguistics, TESL, English or other related fields.