English for Second Language Learners
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The ESLL Department at 海角社区 offers both non-credit and credit courses with six levels of courses to meet the needs of our community.
You'll meet other students from diverse backgrounds in our ESL classes. There is no dominant language group, so students will be in classes with others from a number of different countries.
Our faculty members hold Master's Degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language and have had extensive teaching experience both in the United States and abroad.
View our ESLL Brochure
Please note our tuition cost for students who have lived in CA for less than one year has changed. Visit our Cashier Webpage for more information.
Need help registering for classes?
Reach out to our Adult Ed. Student Success Specialist to schedule an appointment for application and registration support. Appointments available in-person, virtually, and over the phone.
Featured Winter Classes
Non-Credit Courses
- NCEL 435 Listening and Speaking for Academic Purposes
- NCEL 471 Intermediate to Advanced ESL for Food Workers
Do you need practice in English to communicate better at home, at work, or in the community?
Our non-credit ESL courses (level 1鈥�2) are free of charge with no registration fee and designed to help immigrant students develop their general ability to understand, speak, read and write English.
Do you need academic English for your career, or for a certificate or college degree?
Our credit ESL courses (level 3鈥�6) require registration fees and are designed for students with academic goals who wish to complete a two-year degree or vocational certificate at 海角社区 or to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Degrees & Certificates
View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.
For program requirements and full course listings, view
I have been in the non-credit ESL classes since spring. My son encouraged me and helped me find Foothill online鈥 have been enjoying these classes so far. I will study hard and I hope someday I can get a degree.
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Ways to Experience More
At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom.
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