- ESL
- Curriculum Plan
- Placement Chart
- Admissions
- Program of Study (ESL)
- Student Resources (ESL)
- Testing and Placement Guidelines
- Faculty Forms
- Contact Info
Central Texas College is the perfect place to learn English. CTC offers English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) training for International students and non-English speaking members of the local community. If you have difficulty speaking in English or you need improvement in your writing skills, we are here to help. Students from over 60 countries attend English instruction here to help them in their jobs, to assist them in getting jobs, to make friends, or to function better in day-to-day American living. Many military spouses attend classes while their husbands are on duty in Iraq and Afghanistan to seek help in running their households or handling issues without any family members here to help them. Some students want to be able to pass a test for a license to practice their field of expertise like nursing or law. Whatever the reason you decide to attend the ESL Program, ESL instruction will make your life in the United States easier.
The English as a Second Language Program, also known as the DSLA Program, is a 14-course program divided into beginning, intermediate, and advanced level courses, which students take over three academic terms. Students with no TOEFLibt scores or scores under 68 must take the Comprehensive English Language Test (CELT) to learn which courses in listening, grammar, writing, and vocabulary they need. This individualized course placement ensures that students do not waste time taking courses they do not need. The ESL program includes courses in grammar, writing, reading, listening, speaking, TOEFL preparation, and accent reduction. For more information on the dates the Comprehensive English Language Test (CELT) is given, please contact 254-526-1639.
All students wishing to enroll in CTC must meet all general admissions requirements. International students on study visas must also meet admission requirements specifically for international students. The faculty and staff of CTC want to ensure that you are successful in CTC's ESL programs. Therefore, we have established testing and placement guidelines that determine your course assignments.
Student Services
CTC provides comprehensive student services for international students through the Office of International Student Services. The Director and her staff work to assist foreign nationals in enrolling in CTC; adapting to college life in America; and enjoying the social, cultural, and educational opportunities of central Texas.
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