ESL (English as a Second Language)
ESL Course Offerings
Summer Mini-Sessions in August
Let's Explore the USA! LESLA 0255 C01
August 6-27 10:00am-12:00pm
For students that are advanced beginner/intermediate 1B or higher.
In this conversation class, we will learn and discuss the five regions of the US and their unique history, culture, food, landmarks, and dialect. Practice your speaking and listening skills while learning fascinating details about our diverse American life. Get ready for a journey across the USA!
Let's Explore the USA! (Epstein Campus) LESLA 0255 C50
August 6-27 10:00am-12:00pm
For students that are advanced beginner/intermediate 1B or higher.
In this conversation class, we will learn and discuss the five regions of the US and their unique history, culture, food, landmarks, and dialect. Practice your speaking and listening skills while learning fascinating details about our diverse American life. Get ready for a journey across the USA!
Let's Dive Deep Into American English LESLA 0256 C03
August 6-27 10:00am-12:00pm
For students that are intermediate/advanced 2B or higher.
Through conversation and some written work, we will explore Idioms, Collocations, the Rhythm of American English, Clarity in Phonemes, and other higher level pronunciation and conversation skills.
What Do I Say? What Do I Do? LESLA 0256 C01
August 6-27 10:00am-12:00pm
For students that are intermediate/advanced 2B or higher.
In this conversation class, let’s talk about:
- Driving, cellphone, and restaurant manners.
- Meeting people using “small talk” and “body language”.
- Manners between men & women.
- Showing emotions.
- Family life and names & titles.
- And more...
Fall Course Offerings
| Course Name | Classes Per Course | Course Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All Skills Levels: 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A |
26 | $395 |
| Business English | 26 | $395 |
| Conversation English 1 | 16 | $279 |
| Conversation English 2 | 16 | $279 |
| Skills for Paragraph Writing | 16 | $279 |
| Pronunciation & Accent Reduction | 10 | $199 |
Get started!
Follow these steps to get started with ESL at Bucks County Community College.
- Placement Test – First, you must take the online placement test. Only take this test one time and by yourself. There is no charge to take the ESL Placement Test.
Start Placement Test - Interview – After you complete the placement test, we will schedule an interview with you.
- Register – Register for classes. View our online ESL Registration Process. Online registration must be paid in full with a credit card. To register by cash or check, please visit our office. In order to hold your spot, you must pay in full at time of registration. Classes are not free and financial aid, grants and scholarships are not available for any ESL college courses.
Register for Class - Order Textbooks – Review your course registration confirmation sent to your email for book information and a link to purchase.
Associate Degree, Credit Classes & Certificate Programs
Students interested in advancing their education or pursuing a degree can begin with non-credit classes to improve their English. Bucks County Community College also offers credit AESL classes for those students interested in obtaining an associate degree, credits or a certificate. For information on our credit classes, call 215-968-8018 or email aeslcoordinator@bucks.edu.
Refund Policy
Student withdrawal from enrollment and non-credit ESL course refund procedure: In the event that a course is cancelled by the College (usually because of low enrollment), every attempt will be made to enroll you in another course or a full refund of your tuition will be issued. There is a $35 non-refundable withdrawal charge if you cancel your enrollment in a course. Your request must be received by phone or in person five (5) working days prior to the course starting date in order to receive a refund minus the cancellation fee. Course refunds will not be made after the start of a class. Transfers are only permitted under instructor recommendation and before the third class begins. Transfers are not permitted in any other circumstance.
If you have any questions or you would like more information about our non-credit ESL courses, please contact us at 215-504-8581 or email ESL@bucks.edu.
Contact Us
Newtown Campus
Office Location
Rollins Center, Office 58 & Office 56
Rollins Center 60, Office 67A (map)
275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30pm-4:30pm
Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks
Office Location
Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT)
(West Building in Front)
1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA
Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday, 10:00am-1:00pm
Class Location
East Building in Rear
1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA
Contact
215-504-8581
esl@bucks.edu
We can assist you with the following:
- Help with registration
- Assist with placement testing
- Process a payment (credit card, cash, and check)
- Answer questions about our program