Learn English at LACC
LACC provides a variety of credit and non-credit ESL classes to meet your personal and/or academic goals.
Differences Between Credit and Noncredit ESL Classes
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Credit ESL |
Noncredit ESL |
Classes Offered |
Low intermediate to high-advanced ESL classes
Elective courses on reading/vocabulary, listening/speaking skills
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Literacy to intermediate ESL classes
Civics Education
Vocational ESL
Conversational ESL classes
Transition to credit ESL classes
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Residency Requirements |
For California residents, out-of-state students, international students, and DACA
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Does not require proof of residency
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Enrollment Policy |
Managed enrollment
(Classes must be added or dropped by specific dates)
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Open-enrollment, all courses are repeatable
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Grading |
Letter Grades or Pass/No Pass
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Pass/Satisfactory/No Pass
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Fees |
Charged standard tuition but students may be qualified for financial aid or fee waiver
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FREE
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Similarities Between Credit and Noncredit ESL Classes
All credit and non-credit ESL classes:
- Help students improve English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
- Prepare students to achieve academic success, career advancement, or other personal goals
- Require study time outside of class
- Are taught by dedicated and professional ESL instructors