ESL (English as a Second Language)
ESL Program Information Request Form
For more information about our ESL program or for assistance with registration, please complete this form. We will contact you soon!
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ESL Office Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Friday | CLOSED |
Walk-ins are welcome! No appointment is necessary. During our ESL office hours we can:
- help with registration
- help with placement testing
- process payment (credit card, cash, and check payment)
- answer questions about our program
New Office Location!
Rollins Center Room 58 (Near the Advising and Transfer Center)
ESL Office Location
Learn More about Bucks' ESL Program
Spring 2023
- Classes begin Wednesday, February 8, 2023
- All day classes are in person on 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)
- $365
- 52 hours total
- 13 weeks long
- Writing & Conversation classes
- $249
- 32 hours total
- 8 weeks long
- Pronunciation & Accent Reduction
- $179
- 17 hours total
- 10 weeks long
Get started!
Step 1: Placement Test (100% online)
We will schedule an interview with you when you complete your placement test.
Step 2: Register
Here is a guide to help you register: ESL Registration Process
THIS REGISTRATION LINK IS FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS ONLY.
If you would like to register and pay with cash or a check, please come into our office during our office hours or come to one of our ESL open houses.
Step 3: Order book
PLEASE NOTE: Classes do not include the textbook. The book information and the link to order the book will be sent to you in your registration confirmation letter. If you have questions, please email us at ESL@bucks.edu.
Classes Begin February 8, 2023
ESL Open Houses
At these Open Houses you can:
- Learn about our program
- Take the ESL Placement Test
- Interview with an instructor
- Register and pay for classes
- Meet our staff
- Ask questions
Newtown Campus
275 Swamp Rd.
Newtown, PA 18940
Gateway Building
Room 203 (Second Floor)
Dates & times:
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Monday, December 19, 202210:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 11, 202310:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Wednesday, January 11, 20236:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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For more information, email us at ESL@bucks.edu
All day classes will be in person on our Newtown Campus.
Here are the classes that we will have on campus:
BEGINNING ESL 1A LESLA 0011 C01
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 10am - 12pm
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 (New section) LESLA 0012 C03
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 10am - 12pm
For advanced beginners, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.
INTERMEDIATE ESL 2A (Afternoon) LESLA 0244 C03
2/8 - 5/10
(No class 2/20) 12:30pm - 2:30pm
For students with low intermediate English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.
**This is a new section**
INTERMEDIATE ESL 2B (Afternoon) LESLA 0245 C03
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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 (Afternoon) LESLA 0246 C03
2/8 - 5/10
(No class 2/20) 12:30pm - 2:30pm
For high intermediate students to prepare for advanced level. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.
**This is a new section**
ADVANCED ESL 3A LESLA 0320 C01
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 10am - 12pm
For advanced students, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
Course will be in person on the Newtown campus.
ADVANCED ESL 3B LESLA 0321 C01
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 10am-12pm
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
March 2 - April 25 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
March 2 - April 25 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.
WRITING FOR ALL LEVELS LESLA 0520 C01
March 1 - April 24 12:30pm - 2:30pm
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1B (Or have an intermediate English proficiency 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
February 17 - April 28 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.
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All evening classes will be online. They will be live classes with an instructor.
Here are the classes that will be available online:
BEGINNING ESL 1A (Online) LESLA 0011 C02
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 7pm - 9pm
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 0012 C02
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 7pm - 9pm
Classes are online with an instructor. For advanced beginners, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
INTERMEDIATE ESL 2A (Online) LESLA 0244 C02
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 7pm - 9pm
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 0245 C02
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 7pm - 9pm
Classes are online with an instructor. For students with intermediate English, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
INTERMEDIATE ESL 2C (Online) - FULL - NO SEATS AVAILABLE LESLA 0246 C02
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 7pm - 9pm
**This class is full. No seats are available. **
Classes are online with an instructor. For high intermediate students to prepare for advanced level. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
ADVANCED ESL 3A (Online) LESLA 0320 C02
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 7pm - 9pm
Classes are online with an instructor. For advanced students, all English skills studied. Textbook is NOT INCLUDED.
ADVANCED ESL 3B (Online) LESLA 0321 C02
February 8 - May 10
(No class 2/20) 7pm - 9pm
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
March 2 - April 25 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
March 2 - April 25 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 FOR ALL LEVELS (Online) LESLA 0520 C02
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 1B (Or have an intermediate English proficiency 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