• An independent study, self-paced class designed to meet individual student needs
• Assignments are tailored to each student's level and interests.
• Courses are for 0.5 to 1.0 unit and use Pass/No Pass grading.
• Students may complete work in the ESL Center or Online.
• These are open entry/exit courses, which means students may enroll after the semester begins and up until the end of Week 10. Students do not need an add code for these courses.

Please check WebSchedule to see what courses are offered during the semester you plan to attend.

• ESL 849 Listening and Speaking Workshop
• ESL 865 Advanced Listening and Speaking Workshop
• ESL 895 Reading Improvement for Multilingual Students
• ESL 899 Advanced Reading Improvement for Multilingual Students
• ESL 907 Independent Writing Study-Intermediate ESL
• ESL 908 Independent Writing Study-Advanced ESL

• There are no scheduled meeting times for these classes.
• Students create their own schedule and work at their own pace, but are required to meet with an instructor at regular intervals throughout the semester.
• If you are enrolled in a lab-only course and the semester has already started, please email the ESL Center immediately at csmeslcenter@smccd.edu.

During the semester, students are expected to complete a minimum of 24 hours of assignments and appointments for each 0.5 unit they’re enrolled in.

No, the ESL Center will provide students with all the necessary materials.

• All levels of ESL students, including those who have completed the ESL course sequence but who need additional guidance and practice on one or two skills
• Students who are looking for a lower cost option
• Students who need a flexible schedule