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ESL Course Schedule

ESL NC 061: English as a Second Language I

Section	Days	Time	Location	Dates
28825	Mo & Wed	9am- 12:20pm	YMCA Wilmington	9/30/24- 11/22/24
20421	Saturday	9am- 12:35pm	Technology 203	9/7/24-12/15/24

ESL NC 062: English as a Second Language II

Section	Days	Time	Location	Dates
21300	Mo & Wed	9am- 12:20pm	Technology 207	10/21/24-12/15/24
21302	Tu & Thur	6pm- 9:20pm	Technology 203	10/21/24-12/15/24

ESL NC 063: English as a Second Language III

Section	Days	Time	Location	Dates
20422	Sat	8:50am- 12:25pm	Technology 210	9/7/24-12/15/24

ESL NC 064: English as a Second Language IV

Section	Days	Time	Location	Dates
19319	Friday	5:30pm- 9:05pm	Online	8/26/24- 12/15/24

ESL NC 065: English as a Second Language V

Section	Days	Time	Location	Dates
20872	Tu & Thu	9am- 12:20pm	Technology 207	10/21/24-12/15/24
20873	Mo & Wed	6pm- 9:10pm	Online	10/21/24-12/15/24
16874	Saturday	9am- 12:35pm	Technology 207	9/7/24-12/15/24

***ESL I - Beginning Certificate of Competency (162 Hours)***
Complete all 3 with a passing grade
ESLNC 61 - English as a Second Language 1 (54): Students at this level know little or no English. They can speak and write simple sentences but need help with reading and understanding more than basic information
ESL NC 62 - English as a Second Language 2 (54): Students can understand and use some basic English. They can speak and write simple sentences but need help with reading and understanding more than basic information.
ESL NC 63 - English as a Second Language 3 (54): Students can understand simple conversations and texts. They can ask and answer basic questions and write simple sentences but need support with more complex language.

**ESL II - Intermediate Certificate of Competency (162 Hours)**
Complete all 3 with a passing grade
ESLNC 64 - English as a Second Language 4 (54): Students can handle simple conversations about everyday topics. They can read and write short paragraphs but may make mistakes with grammar and more difficult words.
ESLNC 65 - English as a Second Language 5 (54): Students can speak and write about familiar topics with some detail. They can understand more complex texts and conversations but still need help with advanced vocabulary and grammar.
ESLNC 66 - English as a Second Language 6 (54): Students can speak, read, and write well about many topics. They can understand most conversations and texts but might still struggle with very advanced or specialized language.

Certificate of Completion

If you have completed all the required classes, please schedule an appointment with an Adult Education counselor. The counselor will assist you with the certificate request process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are classes really free?

Yes! Classes are State and Federally Funded. We are mandated to keep tuition-free.

Is there an age minimum?

Yes, students must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in noncredit classes.

Are undocumented students welcome to enroll?

Absolutely! We welcome all members of our community to enroll. Read more about our administration's promise to keep our undocumented students protected. Click Here