English Language
At Caltech English as Second Language (ESL) is intended for students enrolled in a graduate degree program, but visitors, post-doctoral scholars, staff, and dependents of community members may attend ESL 101ab on an audit basis, space permitting.
To enroll for ESL courses, please enroll online or email regis@caltech.edu.
Due to the small class size, Caltech does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) to the general public.
Outside of the campus, you can find free English Language classes at the San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council and at the Pasadena City College at a reasonable price.
San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council (SGVLC) offers free English classes for adults, from beginner to advanced levels. The classes are taught by Certified English Teachers. The classes are held either on zoom or in person in Pasadena. To join a class, or ask a question, please call/text 626-283-9767. You can also send an email at students@sgvlc.org
ESL Non Credit Class
The Noncredit English as a Second Language (ESLN) programs and courses are for students whose first language is not English. Click on information.
Other Non Credit Classes
Click on general information about PCC's Noncredit Division and information on how to enroll if you are a new student. Please call 626-585-3000 or 626-585-3006, email noncreditcounseling@pasadena.edu or come by the PCC campus (Community Education Center, 3035 E. Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, 91107) for more information.
ESL Credit Classes (diploma delivered)
PCC also offers a variety of ESL credit classes, with different levels (1 -5) which integrate instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary. There are also "targeted skills" which focus on conversation, pronunciation, and grammar. Click here for more information.
For the Catalog of all the Credit Classes (diploma delivered)
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