Want to learn English? Quinsigamond Community College offers a variety of opportunities for English language learners. The classes we provide can help guide you to build your language skills and access new and exciting ESL/ESOL opportunities. Join our supportive learning environment today!
Types of English Course Offerings
Free Non-Credit ESOL
The Adult Community Learning Center provides no-cost English classes for students with varying levels of English abilities. We offer a multitude of classes from beginner to advanced, with lessons in the morning or evening. Students participate in our program in order to increase their English communication skills for employment, more involvement in their community and/or to prepare for credit college courses.
Non-Credit ESOL for the Workforce
Our all-encompassing ESOL programs seamlessly integrate language proficiency with industry-specific training, empowering individuals to embark on successful career journeys. Working closely with companies, we craft tailor-made programs and secure funding for onsite training, guaranteeing organizations a fully customized and impactful learning experience.
Credit ESL
We offer college-level classes to learn English. These classes are offered during the 15-week semester and will earn you college credit. This means you can earn credit toward your degree in these courses and use financial aid to pay for these classes. You must have a high school diploma or GED and appropriate placement scores to enroll in these classes.
For Credit ESL Course Titles
Here is the list of courses offered during the fall and spring semesters.
Courses:
- ESL 103 - English as a Second Language: Writing I
- ESL 113 - English as a Second Language: Reading I
- ESL 133 - English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking I
Credits Per Course: 3
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED, and appropriate placement score.
Courses:
- ESL 104 - English as a Second Language: Writing II
- ESL 114 - English as a Second Language: Reading II
- ESL 134 - English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking II
Credits Per Course: 3
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 103 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score.
Courses:
- ESL 105 - English as a Second Language: Writing III
- ESL 115 - English as a Second Language: Reading III
- ESL 135 - English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking III
Credits Per Course: 3
Prerequisites: Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 103 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score.
Courses:
ESL 160 - College English Transition
Credits Per Course: 6
Prerequisites:
Non-native speakers of English, High School Diploma or equivalent and ESL 105 and ESL 115 or placement by ESL Coordinator (Coordinator will make a decision by the combination of CELSA score, Accuplacer Reading score, and a short writing sample)
Have Questions?
We look forward to working with you and helping you with ESOL! If you have questions, please contact us.