The Registration Process
You can begin the registration process at any time for classes next semester. Begin today!
This semester we offer:
We welcome students with any immigration status. A social security number is not required to study in our program.
Learn more about English classes in the ESL Intensive Program at Rhode Island College:
Learn More About Our January 2025 Classes
The ESL Intensive Program runs on a semester schedule. Our semesters start 3 times a year: January, May and August. Our classes are held in the evening, from 7–9 pm.
We offer a variety of types of classes throughout the year:
In these classes, students are separated by proficiency level. There are 5 levels offered: Beginner to Advanced. In each level, students will learn English writing, reading, speaking, listening and grammar for academic and professional purposes.
In these classes, students are separated by proficiency level. There are 3 levels offered: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. In each level, students will learn English presentation skills, pronunciation vocabulary and conversation lessons for academic and professional purposes. These classes and levels are independent from the the “ESL Intensive Classes”.
This class will help students prepare for the TOEFL Exam. Students will practice test-taking skills. Students do not need to take the TOEFL Exam, but the class will help them prepare for the exam. Only students with high-intermediate and advanced English proficiency can enroll in this class. This class is only offered in the summer semester.
In class, instructors use a variety of methods and techniques to meet students’ needs. Students will experience language learning through communicative & academically-focused lessons. In each class, students are required to be actively involved in practicing their English with a variety of classroom activities including:
In these classes, students will learn writing, reading, speaking, listening and grammar for academic and professional purposes.
Next: The Registration Process
Please Note: Our ESL classes do not qualify to sponsor international students looking to study with an F1 visa.
In these classes, students will learn presentation skills, pronunciation & conversation lessons, etc. for academic and professional purposes. These classes and levels are independent from the the “ESL Intensive Classes”.
Next: The Registration Process
Please Note: Our ESL classes do not qualify to sponsor international students looking to study with an F1 visa.
You can begin the registration process at any time for classes next semester. Begin today!
Are you interested in classes next semester? Do you have questions about our registration process? Connect virtually with the ESL program coordinator, Laura Faria Tancinco.
Our ESL classes are designed to improve students’ English grammar, speaking, listening, writing and reading abilities for academic and professional purposes.