Based on the English language arts survey you have been directed to the English for Second Language Learners Pathway. This pathway will support student whose native language is not English. ESLL at Foothill College offers both non-credit and for-credit courses with five levels of courses to meet the needs of our students.

 

Free Non-Credit Courses (Level 1-2)

For students who need practice in English to communicate better at home, at work, or in the community

Our non-credit ESL courses (level 1–2) are free of charge and designed to help English language learners develop their general ability to understand, speak, read and write English

 

Academic For-credit ESL Courses (level 3–5)

For students who need academic English for their career, or to obtain a certificate/college degree, or students seeking to transfer to a four-year college/university

Requires registration and unit fees

 

Students who complete the ESLL sequence will be prepared to do well in English 1A. Universities look very closely at English Composition (ENGL1A) and Critical Thinking (ENGL1B) grades and expect students to have above-average grades in these courses.

 

To help you decide which ESLL level you should take, you will complete leveled self-diagnostics. In each diagnostic, you will reflect on your English ability and be given a recommendation based on your self-diagnostic.

 

In the end, choose classes based on our recommendation or you can decide which ESLL level is right for you!