English as A Second Language Institute

Continuing Education (Noncredit)
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ESL Institute Placement Testing for Spring 2025 Admission

Classes in the ESL Institute offer adult, non-native speakers of English the opportunity to improve their basic English language skills in order to actively increase their participation in the larger society, continue their education into academic programs or to prepare for citizenship.

New students MUST take the ESL Institute placement test before enrolling in a course. Taking the placement test does not guarantee you a seat in the program. The spring 2025 interest list is full. The next semester for new students is summer 2025. Classes will begin in May 2025. Sign up for the Summer 2025 interest list here to receive updates.

Todos los estudiantes nuevos deben tomar el examen de nivel del ESL Institute antes de inscribirse en un curso. Realizar el examen de nivel no le garantiza un lugar en el programa. La lista de espera para la primavera 2025 está llena. El próximo semestre en el que los estudiantes NUEVOS pueden inscribirse es el verano 2025. Esas clases comenzarán en mayo de 2025. Regístrese AQUÍ para recibir la lista de intereses de verano de 2025 para recibir actualizaciones.

Eligibility

Adults at least 18 years of age are eligible for the program.

Before enrolling for classes, prospective students must take the ESL Institute Placement Test.

Program Details

The ESL Institute provides four levels of ESL instruction:

  • ESL Intro (Low Beginner)
  • ESL 1 (Beginner)
  • ESL 2 (Intermediate)
  • ESL 3 (High Intermediate)
  • American Idioms (Advanced, only open to students who complete ESL 3)

Each level includes the four language acquisition skills — listening, speaking, reading and writing.

FAQs

Spring 2025 Courses

  • COURSE FEE: $80 for each course (American Idioms: $100), plus the cost of textbooks
  • REGISTRATION: Returning students: December 2024 registration for classes beginning January 13
  • REGISTRATION: New students: Before you can register for classes you must be tested for placement in ESL. Placement testing will be in January, February, and March for the summer 2025 semester. The summer semester begins May 2025. Sign up for the interest list HERE.
  • PAYMENT: Payment can be made online using a credit or debit card, or in person on Main Campus. Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Refunds will be granted only if the class is canceled or the student withdraws before the first class meeting. To withdraw, you must email Adultliteracy [at] ccp.edu (Adultliteracy[at]ccp[dot]edu).
  • Questions: Call 215-751-8531 or email Adultliteracy [at] ccp.edu (adultliteracy[at]ccp[dot]edu).