​​​​​​​​​​English Language Acquisition

(Formerly ESL)

Learning English can be the first step to a better life for you and your family. ELA classes help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English. Classes are affordable and various levels of instruction are available to match your current English skills. Our classes are appropriate for students who want to get started learning English all the way to those preparing for college-level work.

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How to Sign Up

Enrollment is ongoing. Tuition is $25 per quarter.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

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Step 1

Contact College & Career Readiness at 509.574.6850 or ccr@yvcc.edu to learn more or register.

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Step 2

Get scheduled for advising appointment with an ELA instructor to be placed into the appropriate course level.

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Step 3

Upon completion of the assessment, students will be registered to their classes and begin their studies. The tuition fee is $25. Pay online or by phone at 509.574.4600; Spanish 509.882.7018.

Get Started

Once signed up, students will get scheduled for a phone interview with an ELA instructor to be placed into the appropriate course level. 

The ELA classes are designed for immigrants, refugees, permanent residents, and U.S. citizens. People on student or tourist visas are not eligible and should contact the International Student Program at 509.574.4885 or isp@yvcc.edu.

 

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