UCC still enrolling students in ESL classes

ELIZABETH–There is still time to enroll for spring semester English as a Second Language studies at Union County College’s Institute for Intensive English (IIE), located on 12 West Jersey Street in Elizabeth. The semester begins on Jan. 22.

The Institute for Intensive English is a full-time program of concentrated instruction in English for persons whose native language is not English. As a result of studying in the program, students enhance their English language abilities in order to further their academic, career, and/or personal goals in the United States.

Each student interested in taking courses through the Institute must partake in placement testing. After placement testing, students enter one of six levels of instruction commensurate with their abilities. The curriculum covers structure, listening, conversation, and study skills, as well as reading and academic writing.

Students interested in enrolling in ESL courses at UCC should visit the Elizabeth or Plainfield campus at 232 E. Front Street for an entrance interview and testing.

Interviews with students interested in enrolling in ESL courses can visit the Elizabeth campus for an entrance interview and testing. Interviews will be conducted at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

For more information on the courses offered or placement testing dates, call (908) 965-6031 or visit www.ucc.edu/go/esl.

UCC still enrolling students in ESL classes.