Enrolling in the ESOL (ESL) program takes 3 easy steps:
- Complete an application to Lone Star College.
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To schedule an ESOL placement test, call the Testing Center at 936.273.7377
- See an ESOL Advisor to register for ESOL (ESL) classes
New students must take the ESOL Program's Placement Test (ESOL Accuplacer) before enrolling in a class. The test has 4 sections: listening, grammar, reading, and writing. The first 3 sections are done on the computer, and the writing part is completed on paper. The test takes about 2 hours to complete and costs $24. The test is administered in the Testing Center (Maverick Student Center, 2nd floor). A picture ID is required to take the test.
You may register in the ESOL (ESL) courses in two ways. One way is to enroll as a credit student, and the other is as a non-credit continuing education (CE) student. Regardless of how you register, you will sit in the same class and receive the same quality instruction. Whether you register as a CREDIT student or a CE student, you must see an ESOL Advisor.
Credit vs. Continuing Education
| Credit | Continuing Education | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration |
Citizens, permanent residents or those with eligible visas including F-1, H-1B, H-4, L-1, L-2 visa. Students who meet the requirements of Texas law SB-1528 (3 years living in Texas before receiving a high school diploma or GED) can also sign up through Credit. |
Students with a B-1 or B-2 visa (tourist or business visa), J-1 visa or those with ineligible or expired visas |
| Tuition | For the most updated fees, please check Updated Fees | For the most updated fee, please check Updated Fees. |
| Grading | Students receive a grade of A, B, or C, if they pass the course, and IP or F if they don't. | Students receive an "S" if they pass the course and an "N" if they don't pass or don’t complete the requirements of the course. |
| Course Withdrawal | Students can withdraw from a course before a certain date and receive a W. | Students cannot withdraw from a course after classes have begun. |
| Grade Reports |
Students receive a transcript of their grades. |
Students receive a certificate for the successful completion of the course at the end of each semester. |
| Financial Aid | Students can qualify to receive financial aid. | Students cannot receive financial aid. |
| F-1 International Student | Need to be enrolled as a full time credit student | Cannot enroll as a CE student |