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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 ProgramESOL Credit Courses


Non-Credit ESOL Program

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

ESOL Course Options:

  • Free ESOL Program Classes
    Mondays & Wednesdays:
    • Daytime Class: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
    • Evening Class: 5:00-8:00 pm

  • ESOL Conversation Class
    Tuesdays:
    • Evening Class: 5:00-8:00 pm

  • Advanced-Level Bridge Class
    This class is for students planning to participate in the High School Equivalency Program to earn their high school diploma and/or transfer into college.

How to Register for ESOL Courses:

Complete the online pre-registration form to be added to the waitlist for the ESOL Program classes at Sussex County Community College.

Registration for Fall 2025 will take place in person, by appointment only, on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, or 6:00 pm.

 

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:

  1. Visit the Student Portal
  2. Select your Term/Semester
  3. Under Title, select "Contains" and type "ESOL"
  4. 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