Is the English as a Second Language program at RVCC right for you?
Watch this informational video to learn more
Explore our comprehensive English as a Second Language program. RVCC offers all levels of English as a Second Language instruction from basic English to advanced grammar and accent reduction.
You can take ESL courses separately or sequentially.
Workforce ESL | Academic ESL |
I want to learn English for a job OR I speak little/no English OR I am looking for Professional Discussion Groups & Accent Reduction | I would like to take college classes/get a degree at RVCC OR I already speak, read and write some English OR I want to learn advanced speaking, reading, writing and grammar in English |
Please Contact: Maryam Sheikh | Please Contact: Prof. Andrea Vaccaro |
Steps for Workforce ESL 1. Contact our office above to determine your level 2. Register for Class with your CRN click here 3. Please wait for instructions from your instructor for joining class | Steps for Academic ESL 1. Apply to RVCC click here 2. Take the ESL Placement Test (contact Prof. Vaccaro if you need assistance) 3. Talk to an ESL advisor to finish placement and make a schedule |
Academic ESL Advising Schedule
Prof. Vaccaro is available for ESL placement and registration; please email her at andrea.vaccaro@raritanval.edu with any registration or placement questions.
ESL In-Person Placement Testing/Advising and Scheduling for Fall 2021
Prof. Vaccaro, Office: S-223-A
Fall semester is already IN PROGRESS. The next semester starts on 1/19/2022
Registration for this semester goes from 11/1/2021-1/26/2022 (for regular start classes) and 2/9/2022 (for late start classes—LIMITED SCHEDULE)
Prof. Vaccaro is available by appointment only through 10/27
Here is the in-person advising schedule (room S-223-A):
Wednesday, 10/27, 2-4pm
Wednesday, 11/3, 2-4pm
Wednesday, 11/10, 3-5pm
Wednesday, 11/17, 2-4pm
Wednesday, 12/1, 2-4pm
Wednesday, 12/8, 2-4pm
Wednesday, 12/15, 2-4pm
Email to request an appointment andrea.vaccaro@raritanval.edu