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Important information about Adult Education
ESL classes:
Adult Education ESL classes are
primarily for lower level ESL students (beginning and low intermediate).
If you believe your English is at a higher level, you may want to
consider ESL classes through ACC's continuing education department
(click
here for continuing education)
or ESL classes through ACC's academic program (click
here for academic ESL). Also available
for higher level non-native English speakers: one-year combined
ESL/Dental Assistant Program (click here for
more information) and a 16-week combined ESL/Adminstrative Assistant
Program (click here for more information).
To Enroll:
You must attend an orientation session (up to 3 meetings).
During the orientation, you will be assessed (tested) in order to
determine which level class you need. You will be placed in a class
at the end of orientation.
Are you a student with
special needs?
Orientation: Click
here for ESL orientation schedule.
Those eligible to attend:
Any person 18 years old or older living permanently in the U.S. 17 year-old students may attend with a copy of a withdrawal letter from the last school they attended. 16 year-old students may attend with a copy of an official court order and a withdrawal letter from the last school they attended.
B and F visas are NOT eligible for this program (please call 223-5123 is
you have a question about your visa).
Locations:
We do not
publish a schedule of classes, because class location, availability, and
level change as needed. We try to offer classes in North, South,
and Central Austin in the morning, afternoon, and evening--but all
classes are not available at all times and in all parts of Austin.
Most of our classes meet 4 to 5 times weekly, with very few classes
meeting less times weekly. Please remember to stay enrolled in our
classes, you must be present 75% of the time, so choose a class that you
will be able to attend. Some
of our partners/locations include Literacy Austin,
Austin Independent School District,
Austin Housing,
Austin Area Urban League, and
Austin Public Library . We also offer classes at ACC's
Riverside,
Rio Grande,
South Austin, and
Eastview campuses.
What are English as Second Language Classes?
English as a second language (ESL) classes are for people who want to speak and write English for everyday use. They help people on jobs, in college, and in everyday life. After studying ESL, many people move to Adult Basic Education, GED, or college-level classes. We also offer English Literacy/Civics/Citizenship Preparation classes-FREE. Click
here for more information.
Adult Education Transition
A person who knows little English may study English as a second language in classes in the Adult Education Department until they know enough English to move to more advanced classes. Students usually move to one of these kinds of classes:
Click here for more online resources for students including reading, math, and writing skills practice,
career information, college information, and more!
Contact us at 512/223-5123 or
adulted@austincc.edu
Recorded information line: 223-5300
