OSU Foreign Language Center

Additional Information for International TAsDownload syllabus as PDF

Special Schedule for International Students

When you arrive:
Please report to the Office of International Affairs (OIA) in Oxley Hall (Phone: 614- 292-6101). Bring all passport and immigration documents for you and your dependents. You will not be able to enroll in classes until you do. In addition, please be sure to attend one of the International Orientation Sessions.

Tuesday, Sept 8

Beginning of the 801 TA training course

Wednesday, Sept 9

8:15-9:15 am: International TAs from East Asian Languages & Literatures take the SPEAK test (a test of spoken English) in 120 Hagerty Hall. You will thus be a little late for the microteaching that morning. Results of the test will be available Tuesday, September 15, from 12-1:30 pm in Arps Hall 075.

More about Test of Spoken English Program (SEP) and English as a Second Language (ESL) [PDF]

Thursday, Sept 10

8:15-9:15 am: International TAs from the Departments of French/Italian & Spanish/Portuguese take the SPEAK test in 120 Hagerty Hall. You will thus be a little late for the microteaching that morning. Results of the test will be available Tuesday, September 15, from 12-1:30 pm in Arps Hall 075.

Friday, Sept 11

8:15-9:15 am: International TAs from all other departments take the SPEAK test in 120 Hagerty Hall. You will thus be a little late for the microteaching that morning. Results of the test will be available Tuesday, September 15, from 12-1:30 pm in Arps Hall 075.

3:00 pm: All international students take the mandatory English Composition Placement test in 173 Arps Hall if they have not done so previously. Please arrive 10 minutes early and bring a photo ID. See the list of exemptions below. ESL Composition: 292-6360.

Wednesday, Sept 16

Mock Teaching Tests will be given for those International Students whose scores on the SPEAK tests require it. They will be given in Arps Hall 193 at a time to be arranged. You will be contacted if you need to take this test.

Wednesday, Sept 23

OSU classes begin.

Reminder:

Regarding temporary and permanent housing both on and off campus, or any other questions or concerns, international GTAs may consult the OIA (292-6101).

Exempted from Post-Admission ESL Composition Placement Test Requirement

1. Those who score on the paper-based TOEFL: 650 or higher -or- 610 or higher and 5.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE);
2. Those who score on the computer-based TOEFL: 280 or higher - or - 253 or higher and 5.0 on the TOEFL Essay;
3. Those who score on the MELAB: 95 or higher -or- 90 or higher and 90 on the writing subscore;
4. Those who score on the paper-based TOEFL: 650 or higher -or- 610 or higher and 5.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE);
5. Those who are citizens of the following countries or regions: Australia, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Liberia, United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), The Commonwealth Caribbean, and the United States.