ESL (English as a Second Language)
The English as a Second Language (ESL) classes help non-native English speakers learn English for school, work, and everyday life. At Bucks County Community College, courses offer personalized support, experienced teachers, and useful resources to help students become fluent and confident in English. We offer online English classes, daytime English classes, and evening English classes. Bucks County Community College offers Beginning English classes, Intermediate English classes, and Advanced English classes. Students may also take special skill English classes such as Communication for Everyday Life, Communication: Speaking and Listening to Build Confidence, and Pronunciation and Accent Reduction. Bucks County Community College conveniently offers classes on both the Newtown and Bristol campuses.
Fall 2026 Semester Course Offerings
September 9-December 16
| Course Name | Classes Per Course | Course Cost |
|---|---|---|
| ESL All Skills: Reading, Writing, Grammar & Speaking Levels: Beginner 1A, Beginner 1B, Intermediate 2A, Intermediate 2B, Intermediate 2C, Advanced 3A |
26 | $395 |
| ESL Communication: Communication for Everyday Life 2A-3A | 16 | $279 |
| ESL Communication: Speaking & Listening to Build Confidence | 16 | $279 |
| ESL September Workshop #1: Career Readiness & Job Search Strategies 2B-3A | 4 | $99 |
| ESL September Workshop #2: Business Careers & Entrepreneurship 2B-3A | 4 | $99 |
| ESL Pronunciation & Accent Reduction 2A-3A | 8 | $199 |
CAREER PATHWAYS WORKSHOPS: ESL 2B-3A - Registration is open!
Workshop #1: Career Readiness & Job Search Strategies
September 8, 10, 15 & 17, 10am-12pm, LESLA-0059.C01
This 4-class course will prepare you for successful job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and understanding U.S. workplace expectations. There will be a professional guest speaker joining your classes to present invaluable information. We will connect you with all of the resources you need to begin your preparation for your job search. Our goal is for you to have your resume completed and a better idea of the interview and job search process before the end of this course. There will be three guest speakers to share their expertise with you! No book required. All resources provided for FREE.
Workshop #2: Business Careers & Entrepreneurship
September 8, 10, 15 & 17, 12:30pm-2:30pm, LESLA-0060.C01
This 4-class course will introduce and inform you on how to start a small business in the U.S. It will include how to write a Business Plan, financial literacy, marketing, along with each start up step. There will be a professional guest speaker joining each class to present invaluable information. We will connect you with all of the resources you need to begin your preparation for your new business. Our goal is for you to have your business plan started before end of this course. There will be four guest speakers to share their expertise with you! No book required. All resources provided for FREE.
Get started!
Follow these steps to get started with ESL at Bucks County Community College.
- Placement Test – If you have not done so already, first take the online ESL placement test. Only take this test one time and by yourself. There is no charge to take the ESL placement test.
Start ESL Placement Test - Interview – After you complete the placement test, you will be called in turn for a phone interview to determine your ESL level recommendation starting July 31, 2026.
- Registration starts August 3, 2026. (recommendation required)
- Order Textbooks – Book information and a link to purchase materials can be found in the course registration confirmation email. You can also purchase materials at the Newtown Campus Bookstore.
Associate Degree, Credit Classes & Certificate Programs
Students interested in advancing their education or pursuing a degree can begin with non-credit classes to improve their English. Bucks County Community College also offers credit AESL classes for those students interested in obtaining an associate degree, credits or a certificate. For information on our credit classes, call 215-968-8018 or email aeslcoordinator@bucks.edu.
Refund Policy
Student withdrawal from enrollment and non-credit ESL course refund procedure.
In the event that a course is cancelled by the College (usually because of low enrollment), every attempt will be made to enroll you in another course or a full refund of your tuition will be issued minus a 3% credit card fee on all credit card payments. There is a $35 non-refundable withdrawal charge and a 3% credit card fee on all credit card payments if you cancel your enrollment in a course. Your request must be received by phone or in person five (5) working days prior to the course starting date in order to receive a refund minus the applicable fees. Course refunds and/or transfers will not be made after the start of class. If you wish to withdraw from a course before it starts, you may transfer to another non-credit ESL course, or you can cancel and ask for a refund. Transfers are only permitted under instructor recommendation and before the third class begins, and they are not permitted in any other circumstance. We cannot refund your book purchases.
If you have any questions or you would like more information about our non-credit ESL courses, please contact us at 215-504-8581 or email esl@bucks.edu.
Contact Us
Newtown Campus
Office Location
Rollins Center, Rooms 55, 56 & 58 (map)
275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks
Office Location
Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT)
1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA
(West Building in front)
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Class Location
1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA
(East Building in rear)
Contact
215-504-8581
esl@bucks.edu
We can assist you with:
- Placement testing
- Creating your account
- Cash and check payments
- Questions about our programs