Language Learning

The center offers onsite and online programs in various world languages, including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Filipino, and more, catering to students of all levels. In addition to regular language courses, the LLC also organizes annual language proficiency programs, English for International Communication courses, and language and culture camps.  

The LLC plays a vital role in ensuring the language readiness of foreign student applicants to DLSU-D; hence, part of the Admission and LLC processes, is to assess their language proficiency so they can be provided with language learning opportunities to increase their proficiency suitable to their level and field. 

LLC has also managed the administration of International standardized tests to measure the English Proficiency of the university students, such as the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) and Pearson English Placement test. TOEIC, in coordination with Princeton Assessments and Training, Inc., has been administered to 2nd and graduating students for 15 years now. Global Scale of English Test, in partnership with Pearson, is also being utilized for 4 years now to measure English proficiency. Both are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). 

The Center also takes the lead in conducting intensive and flexible TESOL teacher-training certificate courses to equip current and prospective teachers of English with the necessary skills to effectively teach English to speakers of other languages.

The TESOL Basic is a fully online 120-hour program which is followed by the Onsite TESOL, a 60-hour program. 

TESOL schedules are targeted/projected in the months indicated below; the period may vary though depending on enrolment updates and some flexible options in accommodating groups. Specific dates of registration are usually announced on the university webpage and official LLC FB page at least a month before.  

Launched this 2025, Language Learning Sessions are onsite, online and hybrid sessions on language learning in general. Intended for students, faculty, staff and enthusiasts, these sessions serve as avenues to teach and learn the basics of Foreign and local languages and the vast scope of communication as used in the real-world and the workplace. The LLS aims to equip the participants with knowledge, enthusiasm, skills, and engagement, likewise empower them to learn and use language in communicating meaning, purpose and culture. The sessions also promote intercultural communication.