Overview and Contacts

Central Texas College offers a variety of language instruction to NATO and U.S. personnel and their dependents. A short overview of each is listed below. To learn more, click on the link to the desired program. If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact CTC via the contact form at the bottom of the page or telephone us using the numbers provided below.

Headstart Program:
Headstart programs provide instruction in Host Nation Language (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Pashto, Dari), culture and customs to service members referred by commanders for such instruction. Courses are generally between 30-40 hours per week, and when possible, include a field trip in the local area to enforce skills learned.

Gateway to Arabic, Italian or Spanish Program:
The main objective of the Central Texas College Gateway to Italian or Spanish language program is to foster good relations between international staff assigned to the Italian/Spanish sites and the local community as well as offer quality language instruction at a reasonable cost.

English as a Second/Foreign Language:
Central Texas College offers a series of English courses for students who are not native English speakers.

Tutorial Language Program:
Tutorial lessons will be taught on a one-on-one basis, allowing students to advance at their own pace.