Welcome to English as a Second Language (ESL) Program!
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Cañada College prepares students from around the world to reach their academic, vocational and personal goals.
New classes begin in August, January, and June. Our ESL students have access to all college programs and services, including placement testing, counseling, registration assistance, and academic instruction.
We have two major programs to support the needs of our students: the English Institute and Community-Based Engish Tutoring (CBET).
Changes for fall 2010 and Brochure
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New Opportunities for ESL Students!
Beginning Fall 2010
- Take Computer Business Office Technology (CBOT) courses to improve your computer skills.
- Study Early Childhood Education (ECE) while improving your English skills.
- Take the Math Placement Test and begin taking Math Courses.
- Learn Library research skills while writing essays.
For more information
NEW STUDENTS
Five Quick Steps to Success
STEP 1
Complete the Cañada College Application. For questions about the application, please contact Ari Alvarez, College Recruiter at (650) 306-3166. When the application is accepted, you will receive a student identification number (G-number).
STEP 2
Take the placement test. You will need your G-number. Click here for information about the placement test.
STEP 3
Meet with a counselor to discuss your test results and get help with your academic planning.
To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Center at (650) 306-3452
STEP 4
Register for classes: Click here for the current class schedule.
STEP 5
Begin attending classes! Check the semester schedule and mark your calendar for the first day of class. Make time to meet your professor and fellow classmates and buy your books at the college bookstore.
RETURNING STUDENTS
READING AND LISTENING-SPEAKING
Plan your classes for fall 2010 here.
Circle all the ESL Reading and Listening/Speaking courses you have already completed, including the courses you are taking this semester:
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ESL 831 LISTENING/SPEAKING I |
ESL 861 READING I |
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ESL 832 LISTENING/SPEAKING II |
ESL 862 READING II |
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ESL 833 LISTENING/SPEAKING III |
ESL 863 READING III |
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ESL 834 LISTENING/SPEAKING IV |
ESL 864 READING IV |
In Fall 2010 and Spring 2011, you will register for the ESL READING AND LISTENING-SPEAKING course at the highest level of two courses you have already taken.
For example:
If by the end of Spring 2010, you have passed ESL 832 LISTENING/SPEAKING II and ESL 861 READING I, in Fall 2010, you should register for ESL 913 READING AND LISTENING-SPEAKING III
OR
If by the end of Spring 2010, you have passed ESL 831 LISTENING/SPEAKING I and ESL 861 READING I, in Fall 2010, you should register for ESL 912 READING AND LISTENING-SPEAKING II
Register for classes: Click here for the current class schedule.
GRAMMAR AND WRITING
Circle all the ESL Grammar and Writing courses you have already completed, including the courses you are taking this semester:
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ESL 821 GRAMMAR I |
ESL 841 WRITING I |
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ESL 822 GRAMMAR II |
ESL 842 WRITING II |
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ESL 823 GRAMMAR III |
ESL 843 WRITING III |
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ESL 824 GRAMMAR IV |
ESL 844 WRITING IV |
In Fall 2010 ans Spring 2011, you will register for the ESL GRAMMAR AND WRITING course at the highest level of two courses you have already taken.
For example:
If by the end of Spring 2010, you have passed ESL 822 GRAMMAR II and ESL 841 WRITING I, in Fall 2010, you should register for ESL 923 GRAMMAR AND WRITING III.
OR
If by the end of Spring 2010, you have passed ESL 823 GRAMMAR III and ESL 843 WRITING III, in Fall 2010, you should register for ESL 924 GRAMMAR AND WRITING IV.
Register for classes: Click here for the current class schedule.
STEP 1
Complete the Cañada College Application.
http://www.canadacollege.edu/admissions
For questions about the application, please contact Ari Alvarez, College
Recruiter at (650) 306-3166.
When the application is accepted, you will receive a student
identification number (G-number).
STEP 2
Take the placement test. You will need your G-number.
For information about the placement test, access:
http://www.canadacollege.edu/admissions/testing.html
STEP 3
Meet with a counselor to discuss your test results and get help with your academic planning.
To make an appointment, please call the Counseling Center at (650) 306-3452
STEP 4
The current class schedule is available at:
http://www.canadacollege.edu/registration/index.html
STEP 5
Begin attending classes! Check the semester schedule and mark your calendar for the first day of class. Make time to meet your professor and fellow classmates and buy your books at the college bookstore.
