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English as a Second Language

Credit ESL

You can enroll in ESL courses for credit on both the West Windsor Campus and the James Kerney Campus. The courses include ESL grammar, conversation, reading, writing and pronunciation. Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is also available on both campuses.

To find the right course, e-mail bambhros@mccc.edu or call 609-586-4800 ext. 3438 to make an appointment to take the free placement test in the ESL / Foreign Language Learning Center. The Center is located in the library (LB234 and 235) on the West Windsor Campus. The test can also be taken on the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in room KC409. For more information at JKC, please call 609-586-4800 ext. 6633 or 6635.

View credit course descriptions.
View suggested course sequence for ESL program.

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Noncredit ESL

You can enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for noncredit on both the West Windsor Campus and the James Kerney Campus.

The noncredit ESL program at West Windsor Campus offers affordable noncredit grammar and vocabulary classes. The program is designed for students who want to improve their English proficiency but who are not enrolled in a degree program at Mercer. The noncredit ESL classes, which are offered through the ESL / Foreign Language Learning Center, are available during the day, evening, and Saturday mornings. Classes are 60 hours of lessons based on a 15-week semester.

For more information about registration and free testing on the West Windsor Campus, call 609-586-4800 ext. 3438 or e-mail bambhros@mccc.edu.

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers non-credit courses in English as a Second Language (ESL).

Levels from Pre-Beginner to Advanced include "real-world" Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation.

STEP 1: Take the free test.

STEP 2: Choose your class.

  • From 6 to 20 hours per week (including language lab):
    Mornings (Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.); or
    Afternoons (Mon.-Fri., 12 to 3 p.m.); or
    Evenings (Mon.-Thur., 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Convenient locations throughout Mercer County
  • $320 for 4 months
STEP 3: Start studying!

With professional ESL instructors and support services such as financial aid and academic advising, thousands of ELI students have gained better employment, entered higher education, and become more deeply involved in the community.

To start, call 609-570-3135, e-mail catesn@mccc.edu, or visit room KC118 on the James Kerney Campus.

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