English as a Second Language (ESL)

Step 1: ESL Overview

Watch El Camino College’s ESL video to learn more about our Credit and Mirrored ESL Courses!

Step 2: Fill out ECC Application

To enroll in ESL credit courses, please create a CCC Account and fill out the ECC Application.

• For instructions on how to apply, please click here. Para instrucciones en español, por favor haga clic aquí. 
• For in person assistance, please visit the ESL office at SOCS 101, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm by appointment only (please call our office to schedule an appointment 310-660-6457) OR visit the Warrior Welcome Center in Student Services Building, Room 148, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• If you have a F1-Visa, please apply at the International Student Program in Student Services Building, Room 164. 

Step 3: Assessment

After completing the ECC Application and receiving your student ID, you would need to complete an ESL Placement Test for Credit and Mirrored ESL Courses.

• If you are an International Student, please click here to start the Placement Test.
• If you are NOT an International Student, please click here to complete the first part of your assessment OR schedule an appointment to take your ESL Placement Test in person:  https://bit.ly/eccESLtesting.
• Please note that the second part of your Assessment must be completed in person (by appointment only). Schedule an appointment by clicking on the following link:  https://bit.ly/eccESLtesting.

Step 4: Register for Classes

• Once you’ve taken the ESL Placement, you can register for classes.
  Need assistance? Refer to the step-by-step guide available at https://www.elcamino.edu/admissions/registration/. 
  Para instrucciones en español, por favor haga clic aquí. 
  
  For in person assistance, visit the ESL office at SOCS 101, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm OR visit the Warrior Welcome Center in Student Services Building, Room 148, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Step 1: ESL Overview

Watch El Camino College’s ESL video to learn more about our Noncredit ESL Courses! 

Step 2: Create a Community & Continuing Education Account

To enroll in ESL noncredit courses, login to El Camino College Community Education website: https://www.eccommunityed.com/ and click on ‘Create Account’. Next, click on “Create New Profile’ to create your own username, password, and profile.

For instructions on how to create an account, please click here. 
Para instrucciones en español, por favor haga clic aquí. 

 

Step 3: Assessment 

After completing the Lumens (noncredit application), please stop by our office to take the noncredit placement assessment. Our office hours are Monday – Friday 9am to 4pm. 

NOTE: if you applied through MYECC, please take the noncredit placement assessment here. (Make sure you use your MYECC login credentials to access the placement assessment.)

For any further questions, please visit our office in the Social Science Building, 101.

 

Step 4: Register for Classes

Once you have completed the ESL placement survey in person, our ESL staff will inform you of the course level for which you qualify. If class registration is open, you may register for the level you were placed in or a lower level.

For instructions on how to register for classes via the El Camino College Community Education website, click here. 
Para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo registrarse para clases a través del sitio web de El Camino College Community Education, haga clic aquí. 

If you applied through MYECC, please refer to the step-by-step guide available at https://www.elcamino.edu/admissions/registration/. 
Si persentó su solicitud a través de MYECC, haga clic aquí para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo registrarse en la clase. 

If the class you wish to enroll in is already full, please stop by our office so we may add you to the waiting list.