Ringling College welcomes our international students
At Ringling College, we welcome students from all walks of life and from all over the world. Our diverse student body comes to Sarasota from around 60 countries and nearly every state in the U.S. each year. That’s why it is so important that we provide the support and services needed for everyone to feel comfortable, successful, and safe on campus.
Explore the programs, services, and opportunities we have designed specially for our international students below. We are here to answer your questions at all stages of the admissions process, from completing your application to applying for a student visa. Be sure to stop by the International Affairs office on campus when you arrive for additional information and advice about how to best get settled on campus and in your new community.
Student Support
Working and studying in a second language is no easy task. Often valuable programs, resources, and opportunities available to all students can be missed in the shuffle of learning a new city, country, and educational system. That’s why we offer a variety of ESOL services offering customized, comprehensive introductions to living on campus, classroom expectations, and taking advantage of student programs.
Our comprehensive ESOL Programs are designed to introduce non-native English speakers to the resources available to them on campus while also building writing, reading, speaking, and listening proficiency and outlining classroom expectations and etiquette. Programs include:
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ESOL Skills to connect students with campus services and staff
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Writing Studio to enhance reading and writing proficiency
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Pronunciation Class to hone speaking and listening skills
Our international student class sizes are small and we guarantee individualized attention, a necessary factor in ensuring we meet the distinct needs of each student.
Course Information
ESOL Skills
ESOL Skills: Joining the Ringling Community is a semester-long course created to introduce international students to the resources and nuances of life at Ringling College. ESOL Skills is designed to:
- Improve classroom and campus life experience
- Strengthen communication with faculty and staff
- Introduce proper classroom etiquette and expectations
30-40% of our international student population takes this course to ease the transition of studying in a new country.
Writing Studio
Writing Studio is a semester-long course tailored to the distinct writing needs and challenges of non-native English speakers. Students in this program will be given individualized instruction to ensure understanding of assignments and allow for individual, customized attention.
As a student in Writing Studio, you will strengthen your English language writing, reading, and listening comprehension, enhance your understanding of idiomatic, everyday American English, and receive customized instruction for writing for academic and professional work.
50% of our international students enroll in Writing Studio to take advantage of the unique learning environment and customized resources.
International Students
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