College of Extended Learning

English Language Proficiency Recommendation Form

Student Last/Family Name: _____________________________________________________________

Student First/Given Name: _____________________________________________________________

Home Institution: _____________________________________________________________________

Recommendation must be completed by the International Office at the institution of origin, or other institution-designated faculty/staff.

Evaluation is to be based on classroom observation or a 10-15 minute conversation. The faculty/staff member must sign and stamp this recommendation with an institutional/university seal.

1. In terms of the English language skills required to succeed within an American university studyprogram, please rate the student:

Excellent Very Good Average Below Average Unable to Judge

Oral Comprehension

General Conversation

2. Does this student possess sufficient English language proficiency to succeed academically andfunction on a day-to-day basis at San Francisco State University?

☐ Yes, language competency is advanced

☐ Yes, language competency is sufficient

☐ No, language competency is not sufficient to succeed at San Francisco State University bothacademically and on a day-to-day basis.

3. Please briefly comment on the student’s ability to successfully participate in and profit from asemester/year of study at San Francisco State University:

Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________________________________

Advisor Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Position/Department: ______________________________ Email: _____________________________

Institution seal/stamp