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Welcome to RVCC ESL
English as a Second
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Raritan Valley
Community College offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language
Program (ESL).
You can choose to improve your conversational skills, grammar, prepare for university studies, or reduce your accent.
Our classes are listed in the
course schedule under ESLS (English as a Second Language
Studies).
WHAT CAN I STUDY AT RVCC?
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ENGLISH
GRAMMAR
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ENGLISH
SPEAKING & LISTENING
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READING &
WRITING
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ACCENT
REDUCTION & PRONUNCIATION
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PREPARATION
FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES is offered to students with no English
language experience. This course introduces the new English language
student to grammar, speaking and listening, and study skills.
ARE THE
INSTRUCTORS QUALIFIED?
Our instructors are trained professionals with a Master’s degree in ESL
and have experience teaching English.
WHAT ARE THE FACILITIES LIKE AT RVCC?
You will study in modern classrooms and use the latest technology in
state of the art computer labs that are open from morning to late at
night. Our library has many
novels and other books specifically for ESLS students. A free
tutoring service is also available to provide you with extra help. In
your leisure time, you may use the swimming pool and fitness room
without charge. RVCC has a rich campus life with many scheduled
activities that offer discounted rates to students including; dances, lectures, bus trips, musical
concerts, theater productions and planetarium shows
http://www.raritanval.edu/planetarium.
WHEN CAN I TAKE CLASSES?
Classes are offered fall, spring and summer semesters during the day and evenings.
See the course
schedule.
WILL I GET ENOUGH ATTENTION FROM MY
INSTRUCTORS?
Class sizes are small (18 students maximum)
WHO WILL MY CLASSMATES BE?
Students from 73 countries, speaking over 65 languages, have studied
English as a Second Language here at RVCC. When you sign-up for
ESL classes at RVCC, you will be entering a multi-cultural environment
where you will meet and study with students from around the world.
HOW WILL I KNOW WHICH CLASSES ARE RIGHT FOR ME?
An ESL Placement Test and advisor will help you choose your classes.
Testing and advising services are free for RVCC ESL students.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
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GO TO THE
ENROLLMENT SERVICES OFFICE IN COLLEGE CENTER, LEVEL 1 |
FILL OUT AN
APPLICATION AND PAY THE $25 APPLICATION FEE |
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NEXT GO TO
THE TESTING CENTER IN SOMERSET HALL, BASEMENT LEVEL (NEAR THE
WELCOME CENTER) |
TAKE THE ESL
PLACEMENT TEST (THE TEST WILL TAKE BETWEEN 1 HOUR AND 1 ½ HOURS
TO COMPLETE) |
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FINALLY MEET
WITH AN ADVISOR IN COLLEGE CENTER, LEVEL 1 |
SELECT YOUR
CLASSES |
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID?
Most students who have declared a major are eligible for
Financial
Aid. Interested students should visit the Financial Aid Office in
College Center, Level 1.
WHO WILL WATCH MY CHILDREN?
RVCC has its own Children's Campus that provides a caring
environment for infants, toddlers and preschoolers between 9:30 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. Call 908-231-8807 for enrollment information.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON IN ESL CLASSES !
Counter start date 3-22-05
Updated
7.15.08 by AKA
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