ESL (English as a Second Language)
Learn More about Bucks' ESL Program
Our Program
Our non-credit ESL classes provide adult, non-native speakers of English the opportunity to improve their English language skills in order to advance in the workplace or to communicate effectively as a member of the community.
The Continuing Education Department offers Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes that include coursework in all four domains of English – reading, writing, speaking and listening and are designed to increase proficiency in the English Language. In addition, we offer writing classes that focus on the grammar, structure, and content of sentences, paragraphs and short essays. We also offer a conversation class that aims at improving speaking skills, listening comprehension skills and an understanding of conversational English.
Classes are offered during the day and evening. Students can take advantage of our small classroom setting and our hands-on professional instructors who are there every step of the way, helping each student reach their goals. Learn to communicate in English in a warm friendly environment at Bucks County Community College.
- Students are grouped according to their current ability after taking a placement assessment.
- Tuition is $375 for each level's full 52 hours of instruction.
- Textbooks are included and you will receive your textbook the first week of class.
- Classes are 13 weeks long in the fall.
- Morning and evening classes are available.
- Courses are offered fall, spring and summer semesters.
- Conversations, writing, and pronunciation classes are available.
- Certificate awarded upon successful completion of each level.
Fall 2019 Placement Night - Newtown Campus
Date: Monday, August 19, 2019
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Charles Rollins Center on our Newtown Campus (near the cafeteria)
No registration needed—just come! We hope to see you there! For a map and directions view the campus maps.
FREE Placement Night & Placement Testing - Newtown Campus
At Placement Night, students can:
- Take the placement test
- Speak with an ESL instructor to find the right class
- Register and pay for classes
All new students wishing to take classes are required to take a placement test prior to the start of classes.
Students not in attendance must take the placement test at a later date by calling or emailing Denise Alexander at 215-968-8413 or denise.alexander@bucks.edu
Registration Information
- To register call 215-968-8409.
- Register early! Get $20 off each class you register for by Friday, August 23, 2019.
- Seats are limited! Students are registered on a “first come, first serve” basis.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, August 30, 2019 ($20 late fee after May 30th)
- Registrations will not be accepted after the first class
- For more English practice, sign up for 2 or more classes!
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 Denise Alexander at 215-968-8413 or email at denise.alexander@bucks.edu
Classes Begin September 4, 2019
CONVERSATION LEVEL I LESLA 0057 C01 & C02
10/3 - 11/26
10 am-12 pm
C02/ Tues + Thurs
10/3 - 11/26
7-9 pm
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1A
For beginning and low intermediate students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills
CONVERSATION LEVEL II LESLA 0058 C01 & C02
10/3 - 11/26
10 am-12pm
7-9pm
C01/ Tues + Thurs
10/3 - 11/26
10 am-12pm
7-9pm
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 2A
For intermediate and advanced students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills.
WRITING LEVEL I LESLA 0518 C01 & C02
10/2 - 11/25
12:30 pm- 2:30 pm
C02/ Mon + Wed,
10/ 2 - 11/25
7-9 pm
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1A
For beginning and low intermediate students to work on writing skills and grammatical structure.
WRITING LEVEL II LESLA 0519 C01 & C02
10/2 - 11/25
12:30-2:30pm C02/ Mon + Wed,
10/2 - 11/25
7-9pm
Prerequisite: must have completed 2A
For intermediate and advanced students to work on writing skills and grammatical structure.
iBT TOEFL TEST PREPARATION ATEST 2552 C01
9 am-12 pm
No class 11/23/19
Test preparation strategies and guided practice of sample questions for advanced English students
PRONUNCIATION & ACCENT REDUCTION LESLA 0252 C01
10-11:45 am
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1B
Strategies for correct pronunciation of English words and sounds. For low intermediate through advanced students.
ESL COURSE 1A LESLA 0011 C01 & C02
C02/ Mon + Wed, 9/4 - 12/4
10 am-12 pm
7-9 pm No class 11/27/19
For students with limited English, all English skills studied
ESL COURSE 1B LESLA 0012 C01 & C02
C02/ Mon + Wed, 9/4 - 12/4
10 am-12 pm
7- pm No class 11/27/19
For advanced beginners, all English skills studied
INTERMEDIATE ESL 2A LESLA 0244 C01 & C02
C02/ Mon + Wed, 9/4 - 12/4
10 am-12 pm
7-9 pm No class 11/27/19
For students with low intermediate English, all English skills studied
INTERMEDIATE ESL 2B LESLA 0245 C01 & C02
C02/ Mon + Wed,9/4 - 12/4
10 am-12 pm
7-9 pm No class 11/27/19
For students with intermediate English, all English skills studied
INTERMEDIATE ESL 2C LESLA 0246 C01 & C02
C02/ Mon + Wed, 9/4 - 12/4
10 am-12 pm
7-9 pm No class 11/27/19
For high intermediate students to prepare for advanced level
ADVANCED ESL 3A LESLA 0320 C01 & C02
C02/ Mon + Wed, 9/4 - 12/4
10 am-12 pm
7-9 pm No class 11/27/19
For advanced students, all English skills studied
ADVANCED ESL 3B LESLA 0321 C01 & C02
C02/ Mon + Wed, 9/4 - 12/4
10 am-12 pm
7-9 pm No class 11/27/19
For advanced students, all English skill studied
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.