New ESL Students
Get registered, assessed, and enrolled in ESL classes!
I will be applying as an international (F-1 visa) student. Can I take the ESL assessment to meet the English proficiency requirement for admission?
I am currently attending a school in the U.S.
Yes, you can take the ESL assessment to meet the English proficiency requirement for admission.
I am applying from overseas.
No, you cannot take the ESL assessment to meet the English proficiency requirement for admission. See International Student Admissions for the applicable tests (under Application Requirements).
Watch the Register at SCC process video or follow the steps below:
- Go to Get Started and Apply
- Answer the “I am…” question to get information about your status.
- Click on, and complete the Online application
- Congratulations! You now are an SCC student!
- Now, take your assessment test. After you register and have a W-ID (w1234567, for example), email ESL Professor Brett Thomas and ask to take the assessment test: ThomasB@scc.losrios.edu
After you register and have a W-ID (w1234567, for example), email ESL Professor Brett Thomas and ask to take the assessment test: ThomasB@scc.losrios.edu
Our ESL Counselors
- Jamil Malik
Email: MalikJ@scc.losrios.edu - Dinh Bui
Email: BuiD@scc.losrios.edu - Leonela Lepe
Email: Lepe-RL@scc.losrios.edu - Anh Nguyen
Email: NguyenA2@scc.losrios.edu - Sandra Guzman
Email: GuzmanS@scc.losrios.edu - Tina Dang
Email: Dangt2@losrios.edu - Maristella Bacod
Email: BacodM@scc.losrios.edu
Other Important Contacts
- UC/CSU Transfer: Maristella Bacod
Email: BacodM@scc.losrios.edu - Undocumented Scholars: Sandra Guzman
Email: GuzmanS@scc.losrios.edu - EOPS: Leonela Lepe
Email: Lepe-RL@scc.losrios.edu - EOPS: Kathleen Dorn
Email: DornK@scc.losrios.edu
Or any of our excellent team of SCC counselors.
Our enrollment video shows you how to enroll after you pick your classes.
Your placement will show you which classes to enroll in.
ESL Classes Available Now
It's never too late to apply and find out if you qualify for financial aid.
Apply for:
- Federal Financial Aid (if you’re documented) or the CA Dream Act (if you’re undocumented).
- and CA College Promise Grant
Additional Resources
Academic and SCC Community Resources to explore and join.
- CalWORKS - CA Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids
- RISE - Student-run by student leaders!
- EOPS - Extended Opportunity Programs
- DSPS - Disability Services and Programs
- Student Clubs
- And so many more!
Get your placement and ask our ESL Chair, Brett Thomas, at ThomasB@scc.losrios.edu.
More Information
- ESL Program video
We offer classes from beginner to advanced in Reading/Writing, Grammar, Listening/Speaking, and Pronunciation - Certificate video
We also offer Intermediate and Advanced certificates of proficiency
See you in class!
Contact
ESL Professor and Department Chair: Brett Thomas
Email: ThomasB@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 558-2347