Learn English at Los Angeles Pierce College

Los Angeles Pierce College offers two E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) programs: Credit E.S.L. and Non-Credit ESL.. Please read the descriptions below to find the right fit for you.

To find these courses in the "class search" function, search "E.S.L." for credit E.S.L. courses. Search "ESL NC" for non credit ESL.

Credit and Non Credit E.S.L. Program Sequences

Credit E.S.L.

Credit E.S.L. classes prepare students for academic studies and career advancement. Credit E.S.L. can help you:

Develop academic skills needed for success in American college classrooms
Complete a two-year A.A. or A.S. degree at Los Angeles Pierce College
Transfer to a four-year university or enter a graduate program
Earn college credit which can be transferred to CSU and UC schools
Obtain a certificate in a professional or technical field
Prepare for the GED, the TOEFL, and other tests
Feel confident in your ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English

Students enrolling in the Credit E.S.L. Program may qualify for the following benefits:

Tuition and fee waivers
Grants and scholarships
Book waivers and loans
Work-study programs
Childcare services

Credit E.S.L. at LAPC Find Your Level (Guided Self-Placement) Financial Aid Office

Noncredit E.S.L.

Noncredit E.S.L. classes help students improve their general English skills. Noncredit E.S.L. can help you:

Improve overall English skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
Develop the language needed for daily life (citizenship, medical care, parent-teacher conferences, employment, etc.)
Understand American culture, customs, and public services
Build skills to prepare for Credit E.S.L. classes, GED classes, and Citizenship classes

Students enrolling in the Noncredit E.S.L. Program receive the following benefits:

Noncredit E.S.L. classes give grades (P/SP/NP) that can be used to earn vocational certificates for employment and careers
Noncredit E.S.L. courses are repeatable, open-entry and open-exit
No residency requirement
Free

Noncredit E.S.L. at LAPC