English for Speakers of Other Languages

Northeast Iowa Community College offers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Our mission is to improve students' English language skills to help them successfully develop personally and academically.

Classes are designed to improve fluency in reading, speaking and writing, while also incorporating a variety of other subjects including American traditions and culture.

Classes and registration are completely free of charge!

Enrollment and Orientation

The enrollment process takes about three hours. During this time, you will complete enrollment forms and take a pre-test in both Reading and Listening, which help determine which class level you should be placed in.

Enrollment may be completed at the following locations:

Participation Options

  • Online: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced level classes are held in the evening over Zoom (the days and times vary depending on the class)*.
  • In-Person: Multi-Level class is held at the Dubuque Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Students are also given access to online learning tools, such as Burlington English, to study outside of class time.

*Enrollment in online Zoom classes is available on a managed basis, with a new session beginning every two months. See below for enrollment dates, an appointment must be schedule at least one week prior to the first day of the upcoming enrollment period.

Enrollment & Orientation Dates Session Dates
April/May Enrollment Dates - To Be Determined To Be Determined

To schedule enrollment, please call or email:

Adult Education & Literacy
844.642.2338, ext. 3600
ael@nicc.edu

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