Intensive English Courses
The Intensive English program (IEP) is unique in several ways:
• The IEP is part of the Houston Community College System. It is not a separate
institute like many of the other intensive English programs in the Houston area.
• Students in our program are HCCS students with access to all college facilities
and student services.
• The IEP is also the most reasonably-priced intensive English program in
Houston and the surrounding area.
• Our faculty and staff are highly qualified, experienced professionals dedicated to
providing the best learning environment for our students.
PURPOSE
The Houston Community College Intensive English Program meets the language needs of non-native speakers of English. The program is open to both legal residents of the United States and international students.
Intensive English courses are appropriate for students who want to improve their English skills before studying in academic areas and for students who want to communicate more effectively with English speakers. Class size is limited. Classes are taught in English by experienced professional instructors of English as a second language. This allows for enhanced student/teacher interaction.
COURSE LEVELS
The Intensive English Program consists of four levels. Each level has Reading, Writing, Conversation, Grammar, and Lab.
Level 1 – Beginning
ESOL 0341 Conversation
ESOL 0342 Reading
ESOL 0343 Vocabulary/Pronunciation/Writing
ESOL 0344 Grammar
Level 2 – Intermediate
ESOL 0345 Conversation
ESOL 0346 Reading
ESOL 0347 Vocabulary/Pronunciation/Writing
ESOL 0348 Grammar
Level 3 – Advanced Intermediate
ESOL 0349 Conversation
ESOL 0350 Reading
ESOL 0351 Composition
ESOL 0352 Grammar
Level 4 – Advanced
ESOL 0353 Reading
ESOL 0354 Composition
ESOL 0355 Grammar
ESOL 0356 Conversation
LANGUAGE LAB
Students are required to attend language laboratories. The Computer Lab is used to help students improve grammar, writing, and general computer skills. The Audio Lab is used to help students improve conversation and listening skills. Students may use the labs during open lab hours. Teachers provide individualized instruction.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of Level 4, students receive a certificate of completion. Do not complete an application for graduation at this time.
ATTENDANCE
Daily attendance is required for successful completion. A student may be dropped for excessive absences or late arrivals to class.
PLACEMENT TEST
Before registration, students must take a test to be placed at the appropriate level.
There is a onetime testing fee of $25.00 for all tests at HCCS.
HOW TO REGISTER:
1. Check in at the Office of International Student Services (OISS)
2. Obtain a testing authorization form from an academic counselor or advisor at any
campus or the OISS office
3. Pay the testing fee at the campus where you choose to test
4. Test
5. Go to the IEP Department to receive your scores and determine your level
6. Register for ESOL classes with the IEP Department
HCCS INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
NORTHWEST – Spring Branch Campus
1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77043
Levels 1 – 4
Intensive English Office 713-718-5410
Testing 713-718-5671
NORTHEAST – Northline Campus
8001 Fulton, Houston, TX 77022
Levels 1 – 4
Intensive English Office 713-718-8181
Testing 713-718-8073
SOUTHEAST – Eastside Campus
2524 Garland, Houston, TX 77087
Levels 1 – 4
Intensive English Office 713-718-7203
Testing 713-718-7041
SOUTHWEST - Gulfton Center
5407 Gulfton, Houston, TX 77081
Levels 1 - 4
Intensive English Office 713-718-7750
Testing 713-718-7717
ALIEF CENTER (closed during the summer)
13803 Bissonet St, Houston, TX 77083
Levels 1 - 4
CENTRAL – Central Campus
1300 Holman, Houston, TX 77004
Levels 1 – 4
Intensive English Office 713-718-6678
Testing 713-718-6011
