Majorie Pluviose

SCCC Graduate, transferred to
Marywood University, Nursing Graduate

“I started at SCCC as an ESOL student. I wanted to become a nurse, but I figured the road would be too long so I became a surgical technician. I returned to SCCC and graduated with two degrees geared toward nursing.”

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English for Speakers of Other Languages

SCCC offers high-quality English language skills and cultural knowledge courses tailored to support non-native English speakers. We provide a free, non-credit English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program, along with credit courses for students pursuing degrees or certificates.

Non-Credit ESOL Program ESOL Credit Courses

Non-Credit ESOL Program

ESOL Program Registration will take place on Monday, September 8, 2025, Building D, room D211, at 4 pm, 5 pm, or 6 pm by appointment only. Sign up for an ESOL Registration Appointment. Classes begin Monday, September 15, 2025.

The ESOL non-credit program at Sussex is a grant-funded, free service that fulfills the needs of those preparing for college study. Classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. More specialized classes offer additional study in reading and writing, conversation, grammar review, and pronunciation.

The program's focus is to improve language skills in the following:

Grammar | Reading & Vocabulary Development | Writing | Conversation

Improve fluency and communication skills
Practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in English
Meet other students
Share experiences with students from other countries

Complete the online registration form to be added to the waitlist for the ABE/HSE Program classes at Sussex County Community College.

Contact:
Sara Gorst, ESOL Program Coordinator
973-300-2158

ESOL Credit Courses

These courses are eligible for financial aid!

SCCC's ESOL Credit Courses are tailored for higher literacy levels to help our international students smoothly transition into college-level English classes. While these credits contribute to a student's full-time status, they do not satisfy degree requirements. Students in Developmental Studies-level courses are ensured personal attention and frequent interaction with instructors.

Course Offerings:

Visit the Student Portal
Select your Term/Semester
Under Title, select "Contains" and type "ESOL"
Hit "Enter" on the keyboard or scroll down to the bottom of form and click the "Search" button

ESOL Credit Classes

To enroll in our ESOL credit courses, students must first apply for admission to Sussex County Community College.

Contact:
Bilqis Ansari, Lead ESOL Instructor
973-300-2157