Program Description
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes help students learn the English language skills needed for life, work and civics concepts. Students will increase their general English language proficiency from a low beginning level to an advanced level. The goal of these classes is to enable students to better function as parents, workers and community members, as well as to successfully transition to ASE/GED, credit ESOL and/or workforce training.
Program Length
Standard: 10 weeks; 2 classes per week (3-hour day/night classes)
Intensive: 5 weeks; 4 classes per week (3-hour daytime classes)
Application Process
Provisional Entry – ESOL Level Intro through Level 5 students are required to attend a registration session. New students must be assessed to determine their skill levels in reading, listening and speaking.
Program Course Sequence
Grant Funded Courses
1. ESOL Level Intro – Life Skills: ADS 302
2. ESOL Level 1 – Life Skills: ADS 301
3. ESOL Level 2 – Life Skills: ADS 303
4. ESOL Level 3 – EL Civics: ADS 304
5. ESOL Level 4 – EL Civics: ADS 305
6. ESOL Level 5 – EL Civic Engagement: ADS 306
7. ESOL Beginning Writing for Intermediate Speakers: ADS 133
8. ESOL Expanded Reading and Writing: ADS 134
Tuition Based Courses:
9. Integrated Skills ESOL Advanced: ADS 713
- Textbook/Materials:
- Textbook is provided and included in course costs
10. English Pronunciation for Foreign Speakers: PDE 980
- Textbook/Materials:
- Textbook is provided and included in course costs
11. ESOL English for Business Communication: ADS 990
- Textbook/Materials:
- Textbook is provided and included in course costs
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $807 (Tuition-$237/Fees-$570)
- Textbook/Materials: $222