The English as a Second Language (ESL) program helps individuals 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.
Follow these steps to get started with ESL at Bucks County Community College.
Placement Test – First, you must take the online placement test. Only take this test one time and by yourself. (There is no charge to take the Placement Test and class prices are listed above)
Interview – After you complete the placement test, we will schedule an interview with you.
Register – Register for classes. View our online ESL Registration Process. Online registration must be paid in full with a credit card. To register by cash or check, please visit our office. In order to hold your spot, you must pay in full at time of registration.
Order Textbooks – Review your course registration confirmation sent to your email for book information and a link to purchase.
Step-by-step registration instructions
Daytime Classes – In Person
All daytime classes are held in person at the Newtown Campus or Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol. Textbooks are not included and ordering information will be provided.
Where & When:Epstein Campus at Lower BucksTuesday & Thursday, March 4 - May 1 (no class 3/18 & 3/20)10:00am - 12:00pm
PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE COMPLETED 2A (Or have an intermediate English proficiency level)
For intermediate and advanced students to work on conversation and pronunciation skills.
Course will be in person on the Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol, PA.
Paragraph Writing
Pronunciation & Accent
Evening Classes – Online
All evening classes are held online from your own home computer. Classes are live sessions with an instructor.
Beginning ESL
Intermediate ESL
Advanced ESL
Business English
Conversational English
Paragraph Writing
Associate Degree & Credit Classes
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. 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. There is a $35 non-refundable withdrawal charge 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. Course refunds will not be made after the start of a class. Transfers are permitted under instructor recommendation and before the third class begins.
If you have any questions or you would like more information about our non-credit ESL Classes, please contact us at 215-504-8581 or email ESL@bucks.edu.
Contact Us
Newtown Campus
Office Location: Rollins Center 60 (map) Advising & Transfer Services/ESL Office 61 & 67A 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks
Office Location: Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) 1302 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA (West Building in Front)
Class Location: 1304 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA (East Building in Rear)