
Studying English
Do you want to advance your English speaking and writing skills? Are you interested in getting a degree or certificate from Pima Community College, but want to improve your English skills first? As an international student, you only need a Duolingo English Test score of 35 to start taking English as a Second Language (ESL) courses with Pima!
Apply here as an international student today
Explore the ESL program
Pima Community College offers English as a Second Language (ESL) courses in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. There are 14 weeks for Fall or Spring terms and 8 weeks for Summer terms. Please note: if you are a new F-1 international student, you can only apply to start in the Fall or Spring Term.
- Watch the ESL Introductory Video.
- Use our flow chart to learn about the program. In the chart, you can learn about:
- Program courses
- How to go from High Beginner to Advanced levels
- Writing (WRT) and Reading (REA) courses you will be prepared to take after completing your Intensive Academic English studies
Pima offers four levels of Academic English courses:
- High Beginning
- Intermediate
- High Intermediate
- Advanced
Each level is made up of three classes focusing on these core skills:
- Writing and Grammar
- Reading and Vocabulary
- Oral Communication
Learn more about the required classes for each level of the ESL courses:
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ESL Core Courses:
- ESL060 WG: Writing and Grammar (4 credits)
- ESL060 RV: Reading and Vocabulary (4 credits)
- ESL060 CM: Oral Communication (4 credits)
- ESL Core Courses:
- ESL070 WG: Writing and Grammar (4 credits)
- ESL070 RV: Reading and Vocabulary (4 credits)
- ESL070 CM: Oral Communication (4 credits)
- Elective:
- ESL070 PR: Intermediate Pronunciation (2 credits)
- ESL Core Courses:
- ESL080 WG: Writing and Grammar (4 credits)
- ESL080 RV: Reading and Vocabulary (4 credits)
- ESL080 CM: Oral Communication (4 credits)
- Elective:
- ESL080 PR: Advanced Pronunciation (2 credits)
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ESL Core Courses:
- ESL088 WG: Writing and Grammar (4 credits)
- ESL088 RV: Reading and Vocabulary (4 credits)
- ESL088 CM: Oral Communication (4 credits)
Apply here as an international student today
If you are a domestic student, please refer to this link for more information.