ESL是English as a second language的课程。通过ESL学习和考试，考生不仅可以提高语言水平，还可以更加深入地了解英美国家的社会结构和文化等，使自己的语言水平达到能够顺利在美国学习、生活的水平。
有的美国高中不提供ESL课程，有的学校开设ESL课程。
湖森中学提供中级和高级两个级别的ESL课程，根据学生的英语水准编班，在学习ESL课程同时需要学习数学课程。完成高级班结束后全面进入规定课程学习。
和不提供ESL课程的学校相比，录取的标准化考试成绩标准可能有差别，给英语水平还不足以适应在美国学习和生活的学生提供一个强化学习的机会。
湖森中学有关ESL课程的描述如下：
The ESL program at Lake Forest Academy is an intensive program in English as a Second Language. The program is designed to prepare students for academic work by offering them a full course load in ESL, including Grammar, Reading/ Writing, and Speaking/ Listening. The students are placed in the appropriate level based on their ability in English. Students in both Intermediate ESL and Advanced ESL also enroll in a math course. Students begin a full program of non-ESL courses upon completion of Advanced ESL.
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