ESL (English as a Second Language)
Winter Course Offerings
Let's Explore the USA! LESLA-0255.C01
January 5-26 10am-12pm
Registration begins on December 3, 2025.
For students that are advanced beginner/intermediate ESL level 1B or higher.
In conversation class, we will learn and discuss the five (5) regions of the United States 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!
Everyday Conversations & American Culture LESLA-0255.C50
January 5-26 10am-12pm
Registration begins on December 3, 2025.
For students that are advanced beginner/intermediate ESL level 1B or higher.
In this conversation class, we will discuss everything from greetings and names, food, regions of the US, planning vacations, and even dealing with awkward and difficult social situations. You will go beyond the basics and learn to speak and listen in more complex conversations. Learning about and using Idioms will be a focus of this class.
Everyday Conversations & American Culture LESLA-0255.C02
January 5-26 7-9pm
Registration begins on December 3, 2025.
For students that are advanced beginner/intermediate ESL level 1B or higher.
In this conversation class, we will discuss everything from greetings and names, food, regions of the US, planning vacations, and even dealing with awkward and difficult social situations. You will go beyond the basics and learn to speak and listen in more complex conversations. Learning about and using Idioms will be a focus of this class.
Spring 2026 Course Offerings
Dates: January 28 - May 6, 2026
Registration for Current & 1A Students: Begins December 3
Registration for New Students: Begins January 5
New Student Interviews: January 5 - February 25
| 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 – If you have not done so already, first take the online ESL 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 ESL Placement test, we will call you in turn for an interview between January 5, 2026 - February 25, 2026.
- Register – Starts December 3 for ESL Level 1A & current students and January 5 for new students with an instructor recommendation.
- 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, Rooms 55, 56 & 58 (map)
275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks
Office Location
Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT)
1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA
(West Building in front)
Office Hours
Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class Location
1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA
(East Building in rear)
Contact
215-504-8581
esl@bucks.edu
We can assist you with the following:
- Assist with placement testing
- Assist with creating your account
- Assist with cash and check payments
- Answer questions about our programs