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Registration Questions
How do I apply
to Shoreline's ESL program?
You should complete a Shoreline
Community College
application form and mail it to:
Shoreline Community College
Humanities Division / ESL Program
Attn: Debby Hunter
16101 Greenwood
Avenue N
Seattle, WA
98133
You can also
come to our office located inside the
Advising Center - Room# 5205 . Our
office is open Monday through Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also
call Debby Hunter at (206) 546-5827 or
email at
dhunter@shoreline.edu
I just took the
ESL test, when will I know the test results?
You will receive your
placement results by mail in about two
weeks.
How soon can I
register for classes after taking the ESL test?
We offer test dates
every two weeks. After the test your
name will be placed on the waiting list
and you will be notified by mail as soon
as a class is available. The waiting
list goes by the date we receive your
application.
Can I register
for both daytime and evening ESL classes?
No, you need to
choose either the morning or evening
program.
Do I have a
long waiting list for daytime ESL classes?
We do not have long
waiting lists. We usually can offer
prospective students a class, for the
next available quarter. However, the
time of the class offered may not be the
first choice for new students.
I am interested
in attending evening ESL classes. How soon can I start
attending classes? Is there a waiting list?
I have taken ESL
classes at another community college.
Can I sign up for the same level classes
here?
Usually, there is at
least a three-month waiting period for
evening classes. The length of the
waiting list depends on your placement
level and the availability of spaces at
that level.
No, you need to take
our assessment test and be placed
according our results.
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Attendance Questions
How many hours
do I have to attend ESL classes each week?
It is important to
attend your classes. You can sign up for
our daytime full-time program (15 hours
per week plus two hours of computer
lab); or you can sign up for our
part-time program in the evening (5
hours per week)
How long will
it take me to complete each level of ESL?
Each level of
ESL can be completed in three months,
but completing a level depends on each
student's individual abilities and study
skills. Usually, students repeat at
least one level during the course of
their studies.
Students that attend their classes on a
regular basis have a better chance to
pass to the next level in three months.
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Program
Questions
I have
financial aid this quarter; will I loose my financial
aid if I have to take ESL classes?
You will not
loose your financial aid. You can simply
request to use it another quarter.
I completed the
ESL program at my high school, but I tested low on the
ASSET test. Do I have to take ESL classes?
We recommend that you
take ESL classes if you have lived in
the United States less than five years
and plan to go to a university. Our ESL
program will prepare you to have the
English proficiency skills that you need
to succeed at the university.
Why can't I
learn English in the regular English program classes
such as English 080?
The emphasis of our
ESL classes is overcoming grammatical
problems that are typical for students
whose first language is not English. Our
instructors have graduate degrees in
Teaching English as a Second Language.
English department instructors have
advanced degrees in English literature
and their instructional emphasis is
different.
I am registered
for an ESL class that is too easy for me. Can you
sign me up for a higher level of ESL?
You should
speak with your instructor about your
concerns.
When can I
start taking regular college level classes?
ESL students
usually can start taking some classes
when they are in our level five classes.
A good rule is that the more advanced
ESL classes that you have
completed before taking college
classes,
the
better grades you will be able to get.
I am interested
in getting short career training because I need to work
as soon as possible. Do I need to complete the ESL
program in order to get started in my program?
There is not
shortcut to language learning, but you
do not need to complete the entire ESL
program to start taking some classes
that you need for your
career
program. We now have special
professional-technical college programs
called I-BEST for ESL students. If
you have a CASAS score of 220 or higher,
you may be able to register. For
more information, please go to our
website, http://shoreline.edu/ega/IBEST/Info.aspx
I have a degree
from my country; can you accept my previous classes?
What do I need to do?
Please contact the ESL Program advisor
for more information about this
question.
If I do not
finish your ESL program, can I transfer to another
college and finish my ESL classes there?
You can
transfer to another college, but you
will need to follow
their registration procedure to register
for classes..
I would like to
have someone to practice my English with. Can I
have a tutor?
Please contact
your
ESL Program Advisor for more
information.
I passed my
level, but the next level is too hard for me, can I take
that level again?
You should talk to your teacher about
your concerns.
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