English for Second Language Learners
ESLL Credit Program
Foothill College offers five levels of academic English for non-native speakers, including credit and non-credit classes.
Our four levels of credit courses (3-6) are for students who wish to complete a two-year degree or vocational certificate at Foothill College or to transfer to a four-year college or university.
How to Register
- See our ESLL core course sequence below for ESLL credit courses, levels and descriptions.
- View our the ESLL class schedule to see the days and times for the current quarter.
- Enrollment in these courses requires registration fees. See steps to register for classes.
ESLL Core Course Sequence
See course catalog for detailed descriptions.
See schedule of classes for courses offered this and upcoming term.
| LEVEL | COURSE ID & DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 6 |
ESLL 26 Advanced Reading & Composition Course is fully equivalent to ENGL 1A and transferable to both UC and CSU systems. |
| 5 |
ESLL 125 Composition & Reading Sequence Requirement: Level 5 core courses may be taken concurrently. Download the ESLL FAQs (PDF) if you have already completed ESLL 125. NOTE: After successfully completing ESLL 125 and ESLL 249, you are eligible to register for ENGL 1A. |
| 4 |
ESLL 236 Advanced Grammar Sequence Requirement: Level 4 core courses may be taken concurrently. Both classes must be completed and successfully passed before moving to the next level. Level 4 classes also have non-credit sections available. |
| 3 |
ESLL 226 High-Intermediate Grammar Sequence Requirement: Level 3 core courses may be taken concurrently. Both classes must be completed and successfully passed before moving to the next level. Level 3 classes also have non-credit sections available. |
ESLL Support Courses
Sequence Requirement
These courses are designed to support students taking ESLL 237, 25, 26 or English 1A or English 1B. Support courses are not required to be taken in sequence.
See course catalog for detailed descriptions.
See schedule of classes for courses offered this and upcoming term.
| LEVEL | COURSE ID & DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 5 | ESLL 248 Advanced Grammar Review |
| 4 | ESLL 235 Listening/Speaking for Academic Purposes |
| 3 | ESLL 228 Developing Language Skills for International Students |
ESLL Non-Credit Courses
Levels 1 and 2 are fully non-credit courses for students who want to improve their basic speaking, listening and grammar skills.
See our noncredit courses if you do not think you are ready for credit level courses.
