Language Skills Center/ESL

The Language Skills Center has long focused on meeting our community's need for basic skills for both inner-city and metro area residents. Our division offers a variety of ESL (English as a Second Language) classes throughout the year from preparation (basic) to advance levels.

Our courses are organized and offered in four major areas. This includes:

ESL Prep (0 Level)
Fastrack ESL (Levels 1 through 6)
Intensive Engligh (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced)
Conversation (Low Intermediate and High Intermediate)

Before a student takes a course, he/she must take a short language test (CELSA) and have individual advisement for proper placement. This is necessary in order to place the student in an appropriate level.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I am interested in enrolling in ESL classes for the first time, what do I have to do?

First, you must take the “CELSA” placement exam. The exam is given on Tuesdays at 3:00 PM and Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Fletcher Administration Center, Room 112. you must arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the hour.

Do I need to take anything with me?

Yes, you must bring a photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, etc.) for identification.

Do I have to pay to take the “CElSA” exam?

No, the exam is FREE. The exam will take about 30 to 45 minutes. It will be graded and exam results will be given to you. Take results to the CE Annex, Room 403D.

When do I register for classes?

You register for classes after your exam results are evaluated.

When do I pay?

You can pay that day or a few days before the class starts.

When are classes offered?

We have classes in the morning, afternoon, evening; plus, Saturdays and extended class hours in the summer.

For more information contact:
Victoria Jimenez
Program Coordinator
(210) 486-1423
vjimenez11@alamo.edu

For current information about the Language Skills Center/ ESL course descriptions, dates, and times of courses offered, click here.

To view the previous bulletin click here.


	Language Skills Center/ESL The Language Skills Center has long focused on meeting our community's need for basic skills for both inner-city and metro area residents. Our division offers a variety of ESL (English as a Second Language) classes throughout the year from preparation (basic) to advance levels. Our courses are organized and offered in four major areas. This includes: ESL Prep (0 Level) Fastrack ESL (Levels 1 through 6) Intensive Engligh (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced) Conversation (Low Intermediate and High Intermediate) Before a student takes a course, he/she must take a short language test (CELSA) and have individual advisement for proper placement. This is necessary in order to place the student in an appropriate level. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I am interested in enrolling in ESL classes for the first time, what do I have to do? First, you must take the “CELSA” placement exam. The exam is given on Tuesdays at 3:00 PM and Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Fletcher Administration Center, Room 112. you must arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the hour. Do I need to take anything with me? Yes, you must bring a photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, etc.) for identification. Do I have to pay to take the “CElSA” exam? No, the exam is FREE. The exam will take about 30 to 45 minutes. It will be graded and exam results will be given to you. Take results to the CE Annex, Room 403D. When do I register for classes? You register for classes after your exam results are evaluated. When do I pay? You can pay that day or a few days before the class starts. When are classes offered? We have classes in the morning, afternoon, evening; plus, Saturdays and extended class hours in the summer. For more information contact: Victoria Jimenez Program Coordinator (210) 486-1423 vjimenez11@alamo.edu For current information about the Language Skills Center/ ESL course descriptions, dates, and times of courses offered, click here. To view the previous bulletin click here.