Center for Business and Workforce Development · 1127 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA · (570) 327-4775 · Fax (570) 321-5546
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program prepares students to improve their English in order to successfully participate in college classes and real-life situations in the community.
Participants may prepare for required exams (TOEFL) to test English proficiency and to complete academic tasks: writing essays, taking notes, reading textbooks, and making presentations.
In addition, the program will support activities in daily life, such as shopping, doctor appointments, housing, transportation, and casual conversations.
Classes in this intensive ESL program are held 16 to 24 hours a week.
SAMPLE ESL First Semester Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Vocabulary | Grammar | Vocabulary | Grammar | |
| 9 a.m. | Vocabulary | Grammar | Vocabulary | Grammar | |
| 10 a.m. | Reading | Listening | Reading | Listening | |
| 11 a.m. | |||||
| noon | Reading | Listening | Reading | Listening | |
| 1 p.m. | Writing | Speaking | Writing | Speaking | |
| 2 p.m. | Writing | Speaking | Writing | Speaking |
Total Hours: 24 classroom training
Special features
- Small class sizes
- High standards
- Orientation to American culture
- Supportive environment
Topics and materials are integrated among classes, where appropriate, to provide additional practice and preparation for the iBT TOEFL.
Special topics classes may be added to integrate ESL skills and material from students' future majors or other goals. Example: Introduction to Paramedics class and ESL support for the material and tasks in that class.
In appropriate semesters, service-learning experiences may be available in the community.
Apply for the ESL program by completing the application and faxing or mailing it to:
Workforce Development & Continuing Education
DIF 29
Attn: ESL
Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701
FAX: 570.321.5546
- Need an I-20 or seeking conditional admission? Complete all four pages of the application. Application deadline for the Fall semester is June 1; admission deadline for the Spring semester is November 1.
- Do not need an I-20? Complete pages 1 and 2.
- Noncredit ESL application fee is $50 made payable to Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Tuition & Fees:
| Typical First Semester (16 weeks/24 hours per week) |
Typical Second Semester (16 weeks/16 hours per week) |
Typical Third Semester (12 weeks/16 hours per week) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (estimated) | $4,500 | $4,500 | $3,370 |
| Meals (estimated) | $1,300 | $1,300 | $780 |
| Housing (estimated) | $2,550 | $2,550 | $1,500 |
| Health Insurance | $350 | $350 | $140 |
| Estimated Totals | $8,700 | $8,700 | $5,790 |
* Tuition & fees are subject to change without notice.