Welcome to the website of La Sierra University’s English as a Second Language Program.

I want personally to invite you to come on exciting adventure at La Sierra University. We want to help you improve your English skills while exploring beautiful southern California. We’re here to help you. Our safe, beautiful campus is located in historic Riverside, close to the mountains, the beaches, and a variety of famous theme parks.

With its global vision and commitment to diversity, La Sierra University attracts students from more than sixty countries (approximately one-third of our student body is international) and nearly every part of the United States. We welcome students from every culture and religion. La Sierra University’s international student clubs add to the life and color of our diverse campus, helping students learn more about American culture and developing lasting friendships.

La Sierra is deeply committed to increasing understanding among the nations of the world. Our English as a Second Language Program helps make that commitment a reality.

Our teachers are friendly, competent, and dedicated professionals. Their objective: to make learning English not only relevant but fun. We’re serious about evaluating and updating our programs to make sure we meet your needs successfully.

At La Sierra, we want to offer you the language skills and the cultural competence you’ll need in school and on the job. We want to help you take the first step on your journey to success.

Melinda M. Vollmer
Faculty Coordinator
Regular ESL program