All new students are given a placement test to measure their English ability for placement in the right classes. Students are required to enter the ESL program at a level determined by the ESL placement test. Students have the option to continue their studies until they successfully complete the ESL program. The ESL program offers beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. The ESL daytime program is full-time and intensive.
Students attend three hours of class daily.
Each level offers the student the opportunity to speak, read and write English. Students who are legal immigrant or refugees do not pay for the beginning and intermediate levels of ESL classes. Students may attend other regular college classes with advisor approval. In addition to ESL classes, individualized help with English reading and writing is available to students through Shoreline Community Academic Skills Center . Many students use the center to improve their English.