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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Clackamas Community College offers English language classes. We can help you read, write and speak English, so you can reach your educational, work and personal goals. We can help you get ready for college classes and connect to employment services. Learning English can help you with job opportunities.
Most English for Speakers of Other Languages classes are in person. Only the intermediate reading and writing classes and above are offered remotely via Zoom. Apply to the ESOL program today!
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Fall term hours
Most college services are available Monday through Friday throughout fall, winter and spring terms.
For a detailed list of current student services hours, including remote and in-person services, visit the Student Resources webpage. For information and updates on the return-to-campus status and COVID safety protocols, visit the Return to Campus webpage.
Follow these steps to get started!
- Call the ESOL office at 503-594-6048 to schedule an appointment.
- Apply online. After you apply, check your personal email. Follow the email instructions and set up your myClackamas account.
Contact
- Main Office | 503-594-6048 | GEDandESL@clackamas.edu
- Nena (for Spanish) | 503-594-3234 | nenam@clackamas.edu
- Cecilia (for Spanish) | 503-594-3235 | cecilia.bracale@clackamas.edu
- Lilit (for Russian, Armenian and French) | 503-594-1674 | lilit.ambaryan@clackamas.edu
Program Locations
Oregon City Campus – Dye Learning Center building
19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR 97045
Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Harmony Community Campus – Harmony East building
ESOL and GED Services Office H170, 7738 S.E. Harmony Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222
Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Morning classes offered Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Evening classes offered Monday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
Student services are available remotely Monday-Thursday.
| Term | New student appointments begin | Classes begin |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2022 | May 16, 2022 | June 21, 2022 (Summer term begins June 20, but the college is closed the first day of the term for the Juneteenth holiday) |
| Fall 2022 | Aug. 8, 2022 | Sept. 26, 2022 |
| Winter 2023 | Nov. 4, 2022 | Jan. 9, 2023 |
| Spring 2023 | Feb. 27, 2023 | April 3, 2023 |
- Reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar
- Skill-building: vocabulary, spelling, basic computer
- How to prepare for citizenship
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are for residents who want to improve their English skills for educational, work and personal goals.
- We offer classes from beginning to advanced.
- Classes cost $30 or $60 per term for residents.
- ESOL classes are not for credit.
- Students must be at least 16 years old.
The Program for Intensive English serves international students on an F1 visa. Clackamas Community College is approved by the Department of Homeland Security to accept qualified students from other countries.
View our International Student Application.
Joan Jagodnik is an academic and career coach for students in the GED, AHSD and ESOL programs. She can help you with exploring careers, choosing and registering for college level classes, creating an educational plan, identifying and accessing resources, and determining writing and math placement. Connect with Joan at 503-594-3525 or joan.jagodnik@clackamas.edu
Helpful videos
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"My experience at CCC was wonderful. I learned a lot about myself and what I'm capable of doing if I try. I got moral support from the faculty. They understood that there was a tough journey ahead for me and helped me overcome the language barrier in a lot of the classes."
- Eusebio Mellin Pelaez
CCC Alum, AAS Horticulture and Landscape Management
