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Schedule for ESL Classes

Intensive English Program

These intensive non-credit courses have been designed to prepare students for college and university. They include work in reading, writing, listening, conversation, and grammar. We offer six levels from basic to advanced skills. Students can take either class (10 hours per week), or both classes (20 hours per week). F-1 students will need to take both classes for a total of 20 hours per week

Core Skills ESL Program - Evening/Daytime/Weekend Classes

These sequential part-time ESL courses offer the basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills that ESL students need to use English fluently. Successful completion of these courses is necessary before taking most Specialty ESL courses.

Specialty ESL Program

These courses allow students to use their developing English language skills in real world situations while focusing on academic readiness, business, or American cultural studies. Some Specialty ESL courses are availabe to F-1 students. F-1 students need to speak with the ESL Coordinator for course selection before registering.

ESL for Employment | en Espanol

The ESL for Employment program is for non-native English speakers who wish to enter or advance in the U.S. employment market. During the program, students practice typical language tasks needed for jobs, such as communicating in a customer service position.