English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL classes offered at Boulder County & Larimer Campus only.

Improve your English reading, writing and speaking skills with our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. They will help prepare you for success in college and career. ESL instructors work with students to:

  • Understand, speak, read and write English for everyday situations
  • Improve your pronunciation
  • Learn about American culture and civics
  • Improve academic English and sharpen 21st century skills needed to be successful in college and career. These skills include problem solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration and technology.
  • Develop and practice leadership skills.

Important Note for International Students: FRCC does NOT issue an I-20 for the study of English.

ESL Classes in Boulder 

Class Schedule

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Location

We offer 3 types of classes:

  • In Person on Boulder County Campus,
  • Remote on Zoom, or
  • In Person or Remote (your choice).

See Class Schedule for more information.
Register

All ESL students are encouraged to attend a Program Orientation which includes help registering for ESL classes. Orientations will be held in person in Longmont:

  • August 18, 9:30 - 11 am
  • August 19, 6 - 7:30 pm

If you are unable to attend an Orientation Session in person, you can sign-up to attend remote. Email Francis Schneeweiss to attend via Zoom. Be sure to include the Orientation session you would like to attend.
Cost

Basic/Low Intermediate
8 weeks session is equivalent to 3 credits. The cost for each session is $275.

Intermediate
8 weeks session is equivalent to 3 credits. The cost for each session is $275.

Advanced
15 weeks session is equivalent to 6 credits. The cost is $550. 

ESL Classes in Fort Collins 

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Class Schedule

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Classes meet for six hours per week, with four hours of online homework, morning or evenings. Classes are available in Spring, Summer and Fall both mornings and evenings.
Location

Larimer Campus
Blanca Peak Bldg, Room 107C
4616 S. Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Register

Fall sessions will run from 9/26/2022 - 12/16/2022. (Fall sessions FULL)

Spring registration opens November 28, 2022.
Call to register 970-204-8181 or 970-204-8373 (Español)
Cost Free
Age

You must be 16 or older and not enrolled in public school.
Boulder County Campus

Classroom Building
2121 Miller Drive
Longmont, CO
Map & Directions

Kathy Gamble

303-678-3824 │ Email
Hablamos Español

Larimer Campus

Blanca Peak Bldg, Room 107C
4616 S. Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Map

Lauren Pellow

970-204-8181  |  Email