Program Overview
ESOL Levels 1-3 are non-credit classes. Levels 4 and 5 can be taken either as non-credit or college credit classes. Levels 6-8 are college credit classes. Twenty-four credits of ESOL courses may be applied to the Associates Degree or the Oregon Transfer Degree. The cost of ESOL classes ranges from a moderate fee to full college tuition. Also see Fees and Economic Fee Waivers.
| Level | Credit / Hours | Class | Class | Class | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic ESOL for daily living | |||||
| 1 | Non-credit (3, 6, or 9 hours) | ESOL 10 | Non-credit: $20.70, $41.40 or $62.10 per class (includes tech fee) | ||
| 2 | Non-credit (3, 6, or 9 hours) | ESOL 20 | |||
| 3 | Non-credit (3, 6, or 9 hours) | ESOL 30 | |||
| Transitional ESOL | |||||
| 4 | 4 hours noncredit per class (credit for international students only) | Writing 42 / 42N | Reading 40 / 40N | Commun. 44 / 44N | Non-credit: $82.80/per class (includes tech fee) Credit: $88/credit + fees Credit for non-resident students: $216/credit + fees See Tuition and Fees for latest cost information. |
| 5 | 4 hours noncredit or optional 4 hours credit per class | Writing 152 / 152N | Reading 150 / 150N | Commun. 154 / 154N | |
| Academic ESOL | |||||
| 6 | 5 credits/per class | Writing 162 | Reading 160 | Communication 164 | Credit: $88/credit + fees Credit for non-resident students: $216/credit + fees See Tuition and Fees for latest cost information. |
| 7 | 5 credits/per class | Writing 252 | Reading 250 | Communication 254 | |
| 8 | 5 credits/per class | Writing 262 | Reading 260 | Communication 264 | |
Estimated Time to Complete the Program
Each class in levels 1 - 3 is designed to take 2 - 3 terms to complete. Each class in levels 4 - 8 is designed to be completed in one term. A student’s rate of progress through the program is affected by a number of factors, such as native language, educational background, living situation, work schedule, and time available to study and practice.
Noncredit Fee Waivers
- Class Fee Waivers
- ESOL students in Levels 1 - 5 who cannot pay the class fee can ask their instructor for a Class Fee Waiver form. To qualify, a student must show proof of participation in Food Stamp Benefits, Oregon Health Plan, Dislocated Workers Program, or YES/MAP/TRIO programs. All class and tech fees can be waived for Level 1 - 3 students. Students who are in Level 4 or 5 can only waive the class and tech fees for one class each term.