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Bucks County Community College
  Personal Enrichment  —  ESL Courses

ESL (English as a Second Language)

Summer 2023 Class Information

  • Classes begin Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • All day classes are in person at our Newtown Campus
  • All evening classes are online
  • All classes are live sessions with an instructor
  • Textbooks are not included
  • All skills classes (1A-3B)
    • $345
    • 45 hours total
    • 9 weeks long
  • Writing & Conversation classes
    • $249
    • 32 hours total
    • 8 weeks long
  • Pronunciation & Accent Reduction
    • $179
    • 17 hours total
    • 10 weeks long

Request More Info

Get started!

Follow these steps to get started with ESL at Bucks.

  1. Placement Test – First, you must take the online placement test.

    Start Placement Test
  2. Interview – After you complete the placement test, we will schedule an interview with you.
  3. Register – Register for classes. View our ESL Registration Process. Online registration must be paid with a credit card. To register by cash or check, please visit our office.

    Register for Class

  4. Order Textbooks – Review your course registration confirmation for book information and a link to purchase.

Location and Office Hours

Location

Rollins Center, 58
Newtown Campus (map)

Office Hours

Monday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday: closed

During our office hours, we can:

  • Help with registration
  • Assist with placement testing
  • Process a payment (credit card, cash, and check payment)
  • Answer questions about our program

Daytime Classes - In Person at Newtown Campus

BEGINNING ESL 1A LESLA 0013 C01

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
12:45 - 3:15pm

For students with limited English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED. 

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

BEGINNING ESL 1B LESLA 0014 C01

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
10am - 12:30pm

For advanced beginners, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED. 

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

INTERMEDIATE ESL 2A LESLA 0248 C01

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
10am - 12:30pm

For students with low intermediate English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

INTERMEDIATE ESL 2B LESLA 0249 C01

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
10am - 12:30pm

For students with intermediate English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

INTERMEDIATE ESL 2C LESLA 0250 C01

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
10am - 12:30pm

For high intermediate students to prepare for advanced level. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

ADVANCED ESL 3A LESLA 0322 C01

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
12:30 - 3:00pm

For advanced students, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

ADVANCED ESL 3B LESLA 0323 C01

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: Staff
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
12:30 - 3:00pm

For advanced students, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

CONVERSATION LEVEL 1 LESLA 0057 C01

Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Tues + Thurs
June 8 - August 3
(No class July 4)
10am-12pm

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1A (Or have a high beginner English proficiency level) 

For beginning and low intermediate students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills.

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.


 

CONVERSATION LEVEL 2 LESLA 0058 C01

Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Tues + Thurs
June 8 - August 3
(No class July 4)
10am - 12pm

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 2A (Or have an intermediate English proficiency level)

For intermediate and advanced students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills.
Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

CONVERSATION LEVEL 2 PM LESLA 0058 C03

Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Tues + Thurs
June 8 - August 3
(No class July 4)
12:30 - 2:30pm

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 2A (Or have an intermediate English proficiency level)

For intermediate and advanced students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills.
Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

WRITING LESLA 0520 C01

Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Mon + Wed
June 7 - July 31
12:45pm - 2:45pm

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE AN INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCED ENGLISH LEVEL

For intermediate and advanced students to work on writing skills and grammatical structure. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

PRONUNCIATION & ACCENT REDUCTION LESLA 0252 C01

Tuition: $179.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Newtown Campus C01/ Fri,
June 2 - August 4
10am - 11:45am

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1B (Or have an intermediate English proficiency level) 

Strategies for correct pronunciation of English words and sounds. For low intermediate through advanced students. 

Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.

Evening Classes - Online

BEGINNING ESL 1A (Online) LESLA 0013 C02

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
7pm - 9:30pm

Course will be live online with an instructor. For students with limited English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED. 

BEGINNING ESL 1B (Online) LESLA 0014 C02

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
7pm - 9:30pm

Classes are online with an instructor. For advanced beginners, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

INTERMEDIATE ESL 2A (Online) LESLA 0248 C02

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
7pm - 9:30pm

Classes are online with an instructor. For students with low intermediate English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

INTERMEDIATE ESL 2B (Online) LESLA 0249 C02

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
7pm - 9:30pm

Classes are online with an instructor. For students with intermediate English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

INTERMEDIATE ESL 2C (Online) LESLA 0250 C02

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
7pm - 9:30pm

Classes are online with an instructor. For high intermediate students to prepare for advanced level. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

ADVANCED ESL 3A (Online) LESLA 0322 C02

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
7pm - 9:30pm

Classes are online with an instructor. For advanced students, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

ADVANCED ESL 3B (Online) LESLA 0323 C02

Tuition: $345.00
Instructor: Staff
Where & When: Online C02/ Mon + Wed,
May 31 - July 31
7pm - 9:30pm

All classes are online with an instructor. For advanced students, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

CONVERSATION LEVEL 1 (Online) LESLA 0057 C02

Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Tues + Thurs
June 8 - August 3
(No class July 4)
7pm - 9pm

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1A (Or have a high beginner English proficiency level) 

All classes are online with an instructor. For beginning and low intermediate students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills
 

CONVERSATION LEVEL 2 (Online) LESLA 0058 C02

Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/ Tues + Thurs
June 8 - August 3
(No class July 4)
7pm - 9pm

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 2A (Or have an intermediate English proficiency level)

All classes are online with an instructor. For intermediate and advanced students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills.

WRITING (Online) LESLA 0520 C02

Tuition: $249.00
Instructor: STAFF
Where & When: Online C02/Mon & Wed
June 7 - July 31
7pm - 9pm

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE AN INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCED ENGLISH LEVEL

For intermediate and advanced students to work on writing skills and grammatical structure. This class is taught live online with an instructor.  Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.

Associate Degree & Credit Classes

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. 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, a course is canceled 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 $25 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.  Course refunds WILL NOT BE MADE AFTER THE START OF A CLASS.

 

If you have any questions or you would like more information about our non-credit ESL Classes, please contact us at (215) 504-8500 Extension 8581 or email us at ESL@bucks.edu 

 

 

 

  • About Our ESL Program
  • ESL Placement Test
  • AESL Credit Courses
  • Customized English Language Training for Industry

ESL Program

215-968-8413 esl@bucks.edu Newtown

Rollins Center, 58

ESL Program

215-968-8413 esl@bucks.edu Newtown

Rollins Center, 58

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