15 Guideline on Supporting English as a Second Language (ESL) Students
ESL students at NIC have the opportunity to elect to participate in extended test time. This is a voluntary opportunity and is directed by the student. ESL students will be allowed extended time (time and a half). Students admitted to programs will have a decreased time as they progress through their program(s).
For example:
For Associate Degree Nursing:
Nursing Beginning Level: 1.5 times testing for ExamSoft and ATI exams.
Intermediate Level 1: 1.25 times testing for ExamSoft, and 1.5 times testing for ATI.
Intermediate Level 2: Regular time.
Advanced Level: Regular time.
Or
0-30 credits: 1.5 times
30-45 credits: 1.25 times
45-60 credits: Regular time
PROCEDURE
- Student will reach out to the faculty member to notify them of their interest in extended-time testing.
- Extended time will be applied to next exam as long as the student has given notice at least 48 hours prior to next exam. Notification requests received in less than 48 hours may not be implemented.
Note: ESL accommodations are not a disability. Please do not send students to Disability Support Services. Extended time does not apply to written assignments, in-class activities, or skills checks. Associate’s and Practical Nursing Degree Programs have specific procedures for ESL extended testing time, please consult the Nursing policy for specific procedures.
Resource for ESL students:
The Literacy Project
kgilmore@theliteracyprojectni.org
208-450-2669
The Literacy Project of North Idaho offers one on one tutoring and ESL conversation classes.