English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Overview

The purpose of the Adult Education ESOL program is to assist non-native English speakers to improve:

• Everyday functional English for all four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) with grammar and vocabulary
• Math
• Computer literacy
• US government/civics comprehension

ESOL can also help with:

• Attainment of a secondary school diploma
• Career and college readiness
• Transition to college education and employment

What to Expect

ESOL classes are taught by qualified instructors who specialize in teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages. Students can learn at multiple skills levels of English*: beginner, low intermediate, high intermediate, and advanced.

Students can also expect:

• Six (6) to 12 hours of class meeting time each week
• Computer labs with ESL voice recognition software
• Conversation groups
• Citizenship instruction
• A friendly atmosphere

*Skill level is determined before enrollment by a student's placement on the CASAS test. Students are required to retest after every 70 to 100 hours of attendance, to assess their progress.

Locations

Learn English in the mornings or evenings at Northwest Campus and Blount Center. See ESOL class offerings.

Fees

Classes cost $30 per semester. As the state and college subsidize the classes, students are required to attend regularly and complete at least 70 hours of class each semester and retake the CASAS placement test after each 70-100 hours of class.

Program Requirements

To qualify for the Adult Education ESOL program, you must:

• Show proof of citizenship, permanent residency, asylum, or immigrant visa
• Successfully complete an interview, placement test, orientation and registration
• Commit to attend 80% of classes
• Regularly test to assess learning gains and program progress

Get Started

Below, select New Student if you have never taken classes at Santa Fe College before. If you have taken classes before and have an SFID, then choose Returning Student.