- Suncoast Technical College
- ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages)
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CAMPUS LOCATION
Sarasota Main Campus, Building 3
941-924-1365 / Ext. 62462English fluency is the key to entering and succeeding in the local workforce. The ESOL program helps build students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills while equipping them with workforce preparation skills such as filling out job application forms and understanding job-specific vocabulary. Classes are offered on several levels.
SCHEDULE
- DAY CLASSES
Monday-Friday / 8:00am-11:00am & 11:30am-2:00pm - EVENING CLASSES
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday / 6:00pm-9:00pm
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
STEP 1 (Students UNDER the age of 18):
The student must present a written referral from the districted or zoned school that indicates the student was consulted by school staff regarding enrollment options.STEP 2:
Follow standard registration procedures including:- Must be 16 years of age and NOT enrolled in HS;
- Must provide photo ID with date of birth;
- Students who entered U.S. on student VISA are NOT eligible for the program;
- Requirement to be tested to determine level of English;
- A testing appointment will be made at the time of registration. Testing could take up to 2 hours, depending on student’s level of English.
- After testing, student will be notified by telephone or in person of the start date.
- Fees: $45.00 per semester / $10 parking for year
*NOTE: Some classes have waiting lists.
REGISTRATION OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Thursday / 8:00am-12:00pm (noon)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday / 4:30pm-7:30pmREGISTRATION FEES
$45.00 per semester
$10.00 parking for the yearOTHER LOCATIONS
NORTH PORT BRANCH
4445 Career Lane, North Port / 941-257-2252- DAY CLASSES
Monday-Friday
8:00am-11:00pm & 11:30am-2:00pm - EVENING CLASSES
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
6:00pm-9:00pm
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
When you complete the English for Speakers of Other Languages program, you receive a Literacy Completion Point (LCP) Certificate of Achievement for each level attained.CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION
Prepare for the citizenship test in one of two ways...- Enroll in regular classes for English language study. In the computer lab, you will study American history and government.
- Study at home.
Free online citizenship lessons (Click Here)
- DAY CLASSES