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English as a Second Language

Are you interested in taking ESL classes to improve your English?

  • We offer FREE noncredit classes for all students!
  • We also offer credit classes for students seeking certificates and degrees in other programs!

Catalog Information

Don't know what class to take? Use the self-guided placement tool to choose your level.

All credit and noncredit classes offer:

  • Access to academic counselors
  • Access to disability support programs and services
  • Free tutoring
  • Free field trips during the semester

Classes we offer:

  • ESL Noncredit Courses
  • ESL Credit Courses
  • Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Communication Courses

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  • ESL Program Coordinator and Instructor
    Michael Kleiman

  • N/A


  • ESL Outreach & Support Specialist
    TBD

 

SUMMER 2023 COURSES

Course

Section Number

Dates

Days/Times

LOCATION

ABEN-750

General ESL

IN-PERSON

75365

June 20, 2023 -

July 26, 2023

Tuesday, Thursday

6:00PM-8:00PM

Napa Valley Adult School, Room 7

ABEN-750

General ESL

IN-PERSON

78577

June 13, 2023 -

August 3, 2023

Monday, Wednesday

6:00PM-8:00PM

Napa County Library

ABEN-750

General ESL

IN-PERSON

78595

June 13, 2023 -

Aug 3, 2023

Tuesday, Thursday

6:00PM-8:00PM

Calistoga Boys & Girls Club, Room: Learning Center

ABEN-755

Preparation for College ESL

HYBRID

75209

June 12, 2023 - 

July 27, 2023

Monday (in-person), 

Wednesday (online)

9:00AM-11:30AM

In-person meetings in room 1432 on the Main Campus

Fall 2023 Courses

Non-Credit Community Classes (Free!)

Course

Section Number

Dates

Days/Times

LOCATION

ABEN-750 

General ESL

ONLINE

77246

Sep 5, 2023 -

Dec 13, 2023

Monday, Wednesday

9:00AM-11:00AM

Online synchronous meetings

ABEN-750

General ESL

IN-PERSON

78387

Aug 29, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Monday, Wednesday

6:00PM-8:00PM

Calistoga Elementary School, Room 9

ABEN-750

General ESL

HYBRID

78708

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Monday, Wednesday

9:00PM-11:30AM

Calistoga Boys & Girls Club: Discovery Room

ABEN-750

General ESL

IN-PERSON

78709

Aug 28, 2023 - 

Dec 16, 2023

Monday, Wednesday

6:00PM-8:00PM

Napa County Library

ABEN-755

Preparation for College ESL

IN-PERSON

76492

Oct 9, - Dec 2, 2023

Saturday

9:00AM-12:00PM

Main Campus, Room 1430

ABEN-755

Preparation for College ESL

HYBRID

77950

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Tuesday (online)

Thursday (in-person)

6:00PM-7:00PM

In-person meetings at Napa Valley Adult School, Room 3

 

Non-Credit Academic ESL Courses (Free!)

Course

Section Number

Dates

Days/Times

LOCATION

ESLNC-855

Reading, Writing, Grammar 1

HYBRID

76474

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Tuesday (in-person),

Thursday (online)

9:30AM-11:20AM

In-person meetings in room 1631 of the Main Campus 

ESLNC-865

Reading, Writing, Grammar 2

HYBRID

77952

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Tuesday (online),

Thursday (in-person)

7:00PM-9:00PM

In-person meetings at Napa Valley Adult School in room 6

ESLNC-885

Reading, Writing, Grammar 4

HYBRID

77954

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Monday (in-person),

Wednesday (online)

1:30PM-3:30PM

In-person meetings in room 1432 of the Main Campus

ESLNC-862

Communication 1

HYBRID

78710

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Monday (in-person),

Wednesday (online)

3:30PM-5:30PM

In-person meetings in room 1630 of the Main Campus

ESLNC-884

Communication 2

ONLINE

76938

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Tuesday, Thursday (Online)

4:30PM-6:30PM

Online synchronous meetings 

ESLNC 907 Preparation for College Composition and Writing

78897

Aub 28, 2023 - 

Dec 16, 2023

Monday, Wednesday

6:00-8:50PM

Main Campus, Room 1631

 

Credit Courses (Paid)

Course

Section Number

Dates

Days/Times

LOCATION

ESL-55

Reading, Writing, Grammar 1

HYBRID

76473

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Tuesday (in-person),

Thursday (Online)

9:30AM-11:20AM

In-person meetings in room 1631 of the Main Campus

ESL-65

Reading, Writing, Grammar 2

HYBRID

77951

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Tuesday (online),

Thursday (in-person)

7:00PM-9:00PM

In-person meetings at Napa Valley Adult School in room 6

ESL-85

Reading, Writing, Grammar 4

HYBRID

77953

Aug 28, 2023 -

Dec 16, 2023

Monday (in-person), 

Wednesday (online)

1:30PM-3:30PM

In-person meetings in room 1432 of the Main Campus

ESL-108

College Composition and Reading

IN-PERSON

78686

Aug 28, 2023 - 

Dec 16, 2023

Monday, Wednesday

6:00PM-8:50PM

Main Campus, Room 1631

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