English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

RVCC offers basic and advanced levels of instruction for individuals with little or limited knowledge of English with a focus on civic responsibility and workforce readiness. Materials are not included.

For more information, please contact the Maryam Sheikh, at maryam.sheikh@raritanval.edu or 908-526-1200 x8462

COURSES

Basic ESL (In Person)

LA316 – 36 hours
Instructor: Sreya Rao 
Course Fee: $395
Date: January 26-March 4
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register is January 20

LA316 – 36 hours
Instructor: Sreya Rao 
Course Fee: $395
Date: March 16 – April 22 
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register is March 9

LA316 – 36 hours
Instructor: Sreya Rao 
Course Fee: $395
Date: May 4 – June 10 
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register is April 27


 

ESL Level 1A - Low Beginning (In Person)

LA303 – 36 hours
Instructor: Myriam Adyadou
Course Fee: $395
Date: January 20 - February 26
Day:  Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register January 13

LA303 – 36 hours
Instructor: Myriam Adyadou
Course Fee: $395
Date: March 10 – April 16
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register March 3

LA303 – 36 hours
Instructor: Myriam Adyadou
Course Fee: $395
Date: April 28 – June 4
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register April 21

 

ESL Level 1B - Low Beginning (In Person)

LA304 – 36 hours
Instructor: Joel Hanson
Course Fee: $395
Date: January 27 - March 5
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register January 20

LA304 – 36 hours
Instructor: Joel Hanson
Course Fee: $395
Date: March 17 – April 23 
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last Day to Register March 10

LA304 – 36 hours
Instructor: Joel Hanson
Course Fee: $395
Date: May 5 – June 11 
Day: Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last Day to Register April 28

ESL Level 2A - High Beginning (In Person)

LA312 – 36 hours
Instructor: Guillermo Reina 
Course Fee: $395
Date: January 26 - March 4
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register January 20

LA312 – 36 hours
Instructor: Guillermo Reina 
Course Fee: $395
Date: March 16 – April 22 
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register March 9

LA312 – 36 hours
Instructor: Guillermo Reina 
Course Fee: $395
Date: May 4 – June 10 
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register April 27

ESL Level 2B - High Beginning (In Person)

LA313 – 36 hours
Instructor: Mary-Helen Mach
Course Fee: $395
Date: January 26 - March 4
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register January 20

LA313 – 36 hours
Instructor: Mary-Helen Mach 
Course Fee: $395
Date: March 16 – April 22 
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register March 9

LA313 – 36 hours
Instructor: Mary-Helen Mach 
Course Fee: $395
Date: May 4 – June 10 
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register April 27

ESL Level 3A - Low Intermediate (Online)

ESL 3A helps students build everyday English skills through practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course emphasizes simple sentences, basic vocabulary, and communication for daily life and work.

36 hours
Instructor: TBA
Course Fee: $395
Date: TBA
Day: TBA
Time: TBA
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ESL Level 4A - High Intermediate (Online)

ESL 4A develops students’ ability to communicate more confidently in everyday and work situations. The course builds vocabulary, strengthens reading and writing skills, and emphasizes longer sentences, clearer pronunciation, and greater listening comprehension.

36 hours
Instructor: TBA
Course Fee: $395
Date: TBA
Day: TBA 
Time: TBA
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Pronunciation & Accent Reduction (Online)

Pre-requisite: ESL Level 2A/2B or a high intermediate level of English proficiency.

Pronunciation & Accent Reduction is a 36-hour program with guided practice, listening activities, individualized feedback, participants will develop clear pronunciation, improve listening comprehension, and gain practical communication skills for work, school, and daily life. 

LA902 – 36 hours
Instructor: Karla Vega
Course Fee: $395
Date:  January 26 - March 4
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register January 20

LA902 – 36 hours
Instructor: Karla Vega 
Course Fee: $395
Date: March 16 – April 22
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register March 9

LA902 – 36 hours
Instructor: Karla Vega 
Course Fee: $395
Date: May 4 – June 10 
Day: Monday & Wednesday
Time: 6-9pm
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Last day to register April 27 
 

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