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ESL AT FCC
Basic ESL Targeted ESL Academic ESL (credit)
• Free classes for students who need
to learn basic English
• Courses teach students English
for life and work:
• Improving day-to-day communication
• Understanding American culture
• Functional skills like using money,
shopping, reading signs, etc.
• Fee-based classes for students
who have an intermediate or
higher level of English.
• Courses focus on specific English
skills: for example, oral skills
development, reading, writing,
and grammar.
• Courses are designed to transition
students from basic English to formal
professional or academic English.
• Tuition-based classes for students
with high-intermediate or higher
proficiency in formal English.
• Courses focus on developing
academic English in grammar, reading,
writing, speaking, and listening.
• Courses are designed to prepare
students for the rigor of degree
programs and/or professional
communication.
• Students may be eligible for federal
financial aid.
• These courses count toward credit
requirements for F-1 visas.
FCC offers ESL courses for immigrants, international
students, and professionals who want to improve their
English language skills. With three programs to choose
from, we are sure you will find the right class for you!
English as a
Second Language
(ESL) at FCC
For information about Academic ESL, refer to the college’s credit course catalog or online schedule at