ESLN Classes at new Coachella Library
Bringing classes to residents where they live and work, College of the Desert will offer English as a Second Language courses in the new Coachella Library when the spring semester starts on Jan. 28, 2019.
“College of the Desert is excited to partner with the City of Coachella to expand access and opportunity for adult learners,” said Dr. Lindsay Vance, Director of Non-credit and Adult Basic Education Programs at the College. “This new location provides students and instructors with both a modern environment for learning and opportunities for students and their families to connect to the many services and resources offered at this branch.”
Specific Coachella class offerings for Spring 2019 will include Non-credit English as a Second Language (ESLN) foundation and level 1 classes, which are designed to improve English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
The full ESLN program includes six levels of English courses, ranging from Foundations to Advanced. The program also offers elective courses in pronunciation, conversation, computer skills, and vocational ESL. Several non-credit certificates are available, and students over the age of 18 are welcome to enroll regardless of prior educational experience. After completing the ESLN Program students are empowered to apply their English language skills to advance their careers or further their education, including High School Diploma completion, GED test preparation and/or enrolling in for-credit college coursework.
“Our classes are taught throughout the Coachella Valley—including Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Indio, and now Coachella,” added Dr. Vance.
Tuition for ESLN Foundation courses is free; however, students do pay a $20 health and service fee each semester.
Prospective students can apply in person by visiting either the Indio or Palm Desert campus, or by calling 760.776.7348, and speaking with a non-credit enrollment specialist.
To simplify this process, the College is offering two special English as a Second Language registration and enrollment events, which will allow prospective students to take an assessment test, meet with a counselor and register for courses in one visit.
January 17, 2019
Edward Wenzlaff Education Center
1625 West Drive
Desert Hot Springs
January 24, 2019
College of the Desert—Indio
45524 Oasis St.
Indio
Prospective students should contact the Non-Credit Office at the College of the Desert at 760.776.7348 for more information or to register for one of the upcoming enrollment events.
