The ESL Department includes both credit and noncredit programs.
The Credit ESL Program is designed for students with academic goals who wish to complete a two-year degree or vocational certificate at City College or to transfer to a four-year college or university.
The Noncredit ESL Program is free of charge and is designed to help immigrant students develop their general ability to understand, speak, read and write English. Students should start by taking a placement test in either credit ESL or noncredit ESL depending on their needs. Classes are held at various campuses throughout the city including: Mission, Chinatown, Ocean, Downtown.
Please refer to the following webpage for more information and a link to the ESL placement page.