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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Confidence – Community – Opportunity

Students from more than 50 countries attend our classes in order to improve their English language skills and achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.  We offer high intermediate and advanced level classes in reading/writing, listening/speaking, and grammar. You can choose credit or non-credit enrollment for all of our classes. The terms begin three times a year, in June, August, and January. We currently offer only in-person classes at BCC.

 
Department Chair: Sepi Hosseini, shosseini@peralta.edu

Need help applying, taking the guided self-placement, or enrolling?
Contact Enrollment Services Coordinator Gail Pendleton (510) 981-2804 or gpendleton@peralta.edu, or come to the BCC building at 2050 Center Street.

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Contact Information

Department Chair
Sepi Hosseini
shosseini@peralta.edu

ESOL Program Contact
​​Midhun Joseph
Transitions Liaison/Project Manager
midhun@peralta.edu

ESOL Certificates Offered

What Level Course Should I Take?

  • Click here to use our Guided Self-Placement to get you started today

Should I take Credit or Non-Credit?

  • Click here to view a handy flyer to help you make a decision

List of Scholarships and Fellowships

We’re excited to curate this list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship for you! The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-state tuition eligibility). Only opportunities with due dates within the next 120 days are shown in the list. Please refer to the webpage linked under “Click to Apply” for the comprehensive eligibility and application requirements.