ESL (English as a Second Language)

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The ESL Department at Foothill College offers a variety of courses at six levels for non-native speakers of English, both resident and international students (international students have F-1 visas). Our highest level composition course meets the California State University General Education Requirements for Communication in the English Language. Click on ESL Classes and Levels to see a list of our classes, levels and descriptions. Click on course schedule to see the days and times of the classes.

Our faculty hold Master's Degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language and have had extensive teaching experience both in the United States and abroad. Click on ESL Faculty to see a list of instructors and their biographies.

The student body is diverse. There is no dominant language group, so students will be in classes with others from a number of different countries.

Students have access to a number of student services, including a language lab, library, health and counseling. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens may receive financial aid. For information about eligibility and application procedures, click on Financial Aid and Economic Opportunity Program.

The Foothill College campus, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful community colleges in the United States, has a serene environment for studying. It is located in Silicon Valley near Stanford University, 40 miles south of San Francisco.


Three Steps to Enroll in Classes:

1. Complete an application.
2. Take a placement test.
3. Register for classes.

Fall Quarter: September 21 - December 11, 2009
Registration for Fall Quarter for new students begins August 3, 2009.
The first day of Fall classes begins September 21, 2009

Orientation Sessions
For help with registration, come to any one of the following orientation sessions. All sessions will be held at the Middlefield campus, room I-1.

Date	Day	Time
August 11	Tuesday	1:30 p.m.
August 19	Wednesday	5 p.m.
September 1	Tuesday	1:30 p.m.
September 15	Tuesday	5 p.m.

Location
Middlefield Campus
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, California
Room I-1

Three Ways to Complete an Application:

1. Call Alexandra Duran at (650) 949-6973 for help, or
2. Enroll in person at the Admissions and Records office. Ask for a paper application, or
3. Enroll online. Click on Enroll in Classes for instructions.

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