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What are ESL Classes?
ESL classes will help non-native speakers of English with writing, reading, speaking and listening skills.
The courses are designed to develop specific skills needed to use English effectively in college and on the job.
ESL Assessment for New Students
The first step in assessing English skills is to select one of the following options:
• Complete online admission application to obtain your student identification number and password.
• Take the LBCC Assessment Test (SOAR) if you have graduated from a high school in the United States.
• Sign up for the LBCC Assessment Test at either the Pacific Coast Campus Counseling Center (GG100 or call (562) 938-3920) or at the Liberal Arts Campus Counseling Center (A162 or call (562) 938-4561).
• After completing the test, you will receive an English / ESL course recommendation or will be referred to the ESL Program for additional testing.
• Take the ESL placement test.
• Make an appointment for the placement test in the ESL Office at PCC in room DD140 or call (562) 938-3037.
• The placement test is 1 1/2 hours long. It can be taken twice a year and the test score is valid for one year.
• Your test results will be available at the ESL Orientation immediately following the examination.
Enroll in a first level ESL Class
If you know little or no English, you will be assigned to a first level ESL class (ESL 840 or ESL 640). If you are a California resident, you should take ESL 840. If you are not a California resident, you should take ESL 640. Non-residents pay a higher enrollment fee for ESL 840.
ESL Assessment for Continuing Students
As a continuing student, your teacher will assign you to the next course. You will receive a routing card from your teacher at the end of your class. This card tells you what ESL class to take next. Keep it in a safe place. You have to show it to your new teacher(s) on the first day of class.
ESL Assessment for Returning Students
As a returning student, your last instructor will assign you to an ESL class if you attended LBCC less than two (2) years ago. If you have been absent from LBCC for more than two (2) years you need to follow the same placement process as a new student. The ESL Office will assist you in the process of returning to LBCC.
ESL Orientation
The ESL staff will help you understand your assessment results and introduce you to the academic programs and support services offered at Long Beach City College. The ESL Orientation Program offers bilingual orientation sessions in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Cambodian
Vietnamese
Call the ESL Office at (562) 938-3037 or (562) 938-3970 for the Orientation schedule.
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