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ESL Course Offerings
Types of ESL
Free Non-Credit ESL
Non-credit English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are available through the ESOL at the Adult Community Learning Center. Please email aclc [at] qcc.mass.edu for more information.
Non-Credit ESL for the Workforce
The Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education offers ESOL for Business and ESOL-supplemented workforce training. Depending on the course, some programs may be free of charge. Email cce [at] qcc.mass.edu more information.
Credit ESL
Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) offers college level classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) for non-native speakers of English. These are credit-bearing courses and may be used as Elective credit for some degree programs. Students wishing to enroll in ESL classes must have a High School Diploma or GED and appropriate placement scores. Students taking these courses are charged the same tuition and fees as all other credit courses. For more information about credit ESL courses, please contact esl [at] qcc.mass.edu.
Assessment for Course Placement
QCC offers assessment for placement in credit ESL courses. Take the Assessment.
- 15 week semesters
- Flexible scheduling (day and evening classes)
- Small, comfortable classes
- Financial aid and payment plans are available
- Receive college credit
- Begin a career
- Develop college language skills
- Access free tutoring six days a week
- Experience college life
Credit ESL Courses
| Course Title | Course # | Offered | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||||
| English as a Second Language: Writing I | ESL 103 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and approp place score |
| English as a Second Language: Reading I | ESL 113 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and approp place score |
| English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking I | ESL 133 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and approp place score |
| Total | 9 | |||
| Semester 2 | ||||
| English as a Second Language: Writing II | ESL 104 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 103 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or approp place score |
| English as a Second Language: Reading II | ESL 114 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 113 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or approp place score |
| English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking II | ESL 134 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 133 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or approp place score |
| Total | 9 | |||
| Semester 3 | ||||
| English as a Second Language: Writing III | ESL 105 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 104 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or approp place score |
| English as a Second Language: Reading III | ESL 115 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 114 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or approp place score |
| English as a Second Language: Listening/Speaking III | ESL 135 | F/S | 3 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or GED and ESL 134 passed with a grade of "C" or higher or approp place score |
| Total | 9 | |||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| College English Transition | ESL 160 | F/S | 6 | Non-native speaker of English, High School Diploma or equivalent and ESL 105 and ESL 115 or placement by ESL Coordinator (Coordinator will make decision by combination of CELSA score, Accuplacer Reading score, and a short writing sample) |
| Total | 6 | |||
| Total Credits Required: | 33 | |||