Languages - CE Intensive English Program
About Language Programs
There are several opportunities available at Houston Community College to improve your English language skills. Our Continuing Education (CE) Languages Department teaches Intensive English to college students and adults through a curriculum that helps students learn the English language skills for academic studies in the United States or for Houston Community College Certificate Programs. We have lessons and activities that give you practice with real-life experiences such as filling out forms, reading labels, preparing for college, writing resumes and applying for college or for a job.
We offer introductory, intermediate, and low advanced courses to improve your English-language learning with classes that include, grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
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Mission and Goals
Our Mission
The Continuing Education Intensive English Department at Houston Community College features a staff of highly-qualified and culturally-sensitive staff and faculty ready to meet the needs of language learners by offering programs designed to improve oral and written communication skills for work, academic, and community.
Program Goals
The goals of the CE Intensive English Program are the following:
- Prepare learners for academic success in the American College settings
- Develop communication skills in the global workplace environments
- Enhance intercultural understanding.
Overview
The CE Intensive English Program offers three of the 5 levels of the HCC Intensive English Program— Level Intro, Level 1 and Level 2. Upon completion of the CE Intensive English level 2, students transition to ESOL Level 3 without further testing.
CE Intensive English Full-time Program
The CE Full-time Intensive English Program is for the student who can study 18 to 20 hours per week. Students with F1 Visas are required to enroll in the Full-time CE Intensive English if they place in the lower levels. (Note: F1 or International students will pay out-of-state tuition fees.)
Through the Full-time or Part-time Intensive English Program, you can:
- Learn the English Language
- Improve your communication skills in the English language
- Become fluent and proficient in the English language.
- Progress to the academic ESOL courses.
- Prepare for college coursework.
CE Intensive English Part-time Program
The CE Intensive English Part-time Program is for the student who can study only 8 to 9 hours per week. We provide day, afternoon & evening classes beginning every 8 weeks. For more information, contact one of the HCC locations: Alief Bissonnet, Gulfton, Katy, and Spring Branch.
CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby
CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby
| ZOOM LOBBY SCHEDULE FOR CE INTENSIVE ENGLISH | ||
|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | |
| Mondays | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
| Tuesdays | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesdays | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
| Fridays | 9:00 – 1:00 p.m. | |
International Students
International Students intending to enroll in HCC classes should contact the office of International Student Services & Abroad (OISS & SA) at:
oiss.international@hccs.edu or call: 713-718-8521 or
visit the website at: hccs.edu/international
Attendance
Daily attendance is required for successful completion. A student may be dropped for excessive absences or late arrivals to class.
Additional Information
SCHEDULE – FALL (2023), SPRING (2024), SUMMER (2024)
FALL, 2023 - FULL-TIME (Four Classes per semester)
- Full-Time: August 31 - December 14
- Full-Time Second Start: Sept. 18 – Dec. 4
Fall, 2023 Part-Time (Two Classes per semester)
- Part-time: Sept. 11 - Dec. 6 (MW); Sept. 5 - Dec. 14 (TTh)
- Part-time Second Start: Sept. 25 - Dec. 6 (MW); Sept. 26 - Dec. 7 (TTh)
SPRING, 2024 - FULL-TIME (Four Classes per semester)
- Full-time: Jan. 16 – May 09
- Full-Time Second Start: Feb. 1 – May 16
SPRING, 2024 – PART-TIME (Two Courses per semester)
- Part-time: January 22 – May 13 (MW); Jan. 23 – May 2 (TTh)
- Part-time Second Start: February 12 – May 12 (MW); Feb. 6 – May 16 (TTh)
SUMMER, 2024– FULL-TIME (Four Classes per Semester)
- Full-time: June. 1 – Aug. 10
SUMMER, 2024 – PART-TIME (Two Classes per Semester)
- Part-time: June. 10 - Aug. 14 (MW); June. 6 - Aug. 19 (TTh)
NOTE: For the Part-Time CE Intensive English:
Students will take two courses per semester; it will take two semesters to complete a level (Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday).
Tuition for Levels Intro, 1 and 2 Courses
(Full-Time Enrollment):
|
Cost |
Full-Time (4 Courses per semester) |
Part-Time (2 Courses) |
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In-District (Level 1) |
$1070 |
$535 |
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Out-of-State |
$2414 (Students with F1 Visas) |
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*Note: does not include insurance fees
- In-district/out-of-state—must meet requirements.
- Out-of-state tuition—F1s and other International students
- Payment plan is available.
- F1 students add insurance fee (consult rates with cashier’s office)
- Tuition and fees are subject to change.
- Financial aid is not available for this program.
Part-Time Intensive English:
Students can take two courses per semester to complete the level; it will take two semesters (Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday) to complete a level
COURSES - HOURS – COST – NON - F1
20 Hrs. $87
48 Hrs. $250
60 Hrs. $260
70 Hrs. $275
Online Orientation Schedule
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CE INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM – Online Orientations and Placement Testing for New Students | |||
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Summer 2023 New Student Orientation & Testing | |||
| Day | Date | Site | Time |
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Monday |
April 03, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 04, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 04, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
April 05,2023 | Spring Branch/Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
April 06,2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Monday |
April 10, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 11, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 11, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
April 12,2023 | Spring Branch / Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
April 13,2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
April 14, 2023 | West Loop | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
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Monday |
April 17, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 18, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 18, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
April 19,2023 | Spring Branch / Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
April 20,2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
April 21, 2023 | Westloop | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
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Monday |
April 24, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 25, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
April 25, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
April 26,2023 | Spring Branch / Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
April 27,2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
April 28, 2023 | Westloop | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
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Monday |
May 01, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 02, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 02, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
May 03,2023 | Spring Branch / Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
May 04,2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
May 05, 2023 | West Loop | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
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Monday |
May 08, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 09, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 09, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
May 10, 2023 | Spring Branch / Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
May 11, 2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
May 12, 2023 | West Loop | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
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Monday |
May 15, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 16, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 16, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
May 17, 2023 | Spring Branch/Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
May 18, 2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
May 19, 2023 | West Loop | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
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Monday |
May 22, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 23, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 23, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
May 24, 2023 | Spring Branch/Nrthline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
May 25, 2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
May 26, 2023 | West Loop | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
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Tuesday |
May 30, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
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Tuesday |
May 30, 2023 | Central | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
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Wednesday |
May 31, 2023 | Spring Branch/Northline | 3:00 PM (Testing) |
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Thursday |
June 01, 2023 | West Loop | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
June 05, 2023 | Katy/Southeast | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
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Friday |
June 06, 2023 | Alief Bissonnet/Hayes | 11:00 AM (Testing) |
ZOOM LOBBY SCHEDULE FOR CE INTENSIVE ENGLISH
| AM | PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 9:00 - 11:00 | 4:00 - 5:30 |
| Tuesdays | Closed | 4:00 - 5:30 |
| Wednesdays | 9:00 - 11:00 | 4:00 - 5:30 |
| Thursdays | 9:00 - 11:00 | 4:00 - 5:30 |
| Fridays | 9:00 - 11:00 |
CE Languages
For more information please contact:
Central – patricia.castro@hccs.edu
SE/Eastside – patricia.castro@hccs.edu
NW/Alief Hayes/Bissonnet - juanita.lopez@hccs.edu
NW/Alief Bissonnet - juanita.lopez@hccs.edu
NW/Katy - maria.lamshing@hccs.edu
NE/Northline - patricia.castro@hccs.edu
NW/Spring Branch - bryan.mejia@hccs.edu or isidoro.gordon@hccs.edu
SW - isidoro.gordon@hccs.edu or fabiana.zenteno@hccs.edu