ESL - English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

LCCC strives to meet the needs of English language learners in our community by offering both credit and non-credit ESL courses. Each program is designed to help you develop English language skills to prepare you for life, college, and career goals.

Credit ESL Program 

• College level ESL courses every semester (intermediate to advanced)
• Prepares students for college and career
• Daytime or evening schedules at main campus and Allentown 
• Credit ESL testing schedule

 

Noncredit ESL Program

• Beginner to intermediate level classes every 8 weeks
• Prepares students for employment, citizenship, and credit ESL courses
• Daytime or evening classes in Allentown
• Non Credit ESL Class Application

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ESL Mission

The mission of the ESL Program embodies the LCCC college vision to promote academic excellence, student achievement, and support of diverse populations based on student-centered values by delivering high quality academic English courses and holistic support to non-native speakers. Students in the ESL program bring a diverse and global perspective to the campus experience while achieving academic and career goals.