ESL - About the English as a Second Language Program

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Lane Community College provides intensive English language training to a wide cross-section of residents in Lane County. This program enrolls students from more than 40 different nations and features staff who are highly-qualified and culturally-sensitive to the needs of second language learners.

The ESL Program:

• serves resident students.
• has eight different levels of comprehensive English instruction for students from pre-beginning ability to pre-college entrance.
• offers oral and written placement tests.
• integrates skills in core classes at each level.
• offers supplemental classes in reading, writing, TOEFL preparation, computer lab, the Crosssroads Cafe video series, conversation, and civics.

Who is Eligible?

• U.S. immigrants
• refugees
• migrant workers
• other permanent residents of Lane County

• academic advising
• orientation to life in the United States
• counseling
• social activities
• tutoring with native speakers

How to Enroll

To schedule an appointment for placement testing:

• call (541) 463-5253, or
• come to the ESL office on Main Campus-Bldg 11, Rm 201