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Languages, Intensive English
The Intensive English program area helps college students and adult learners develop English language skills for work, academic studies in the United States, and Houston City College certificate programs. The program offers Intro, Level 1, and Level 2 instruction, preparing students to transition into ESOL Level 3 upon successful completion of Level 2.
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Programs
Languages, CE Intensive English, I.C.
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 the working student and for academic studies in the United States or for Houston City College Certificate Programs. 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.
Our Mission
The Continuing Education Intensive English Department at Houston City 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.
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.
CE INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM – Online Orientations and Placement Testing for New Students
Fall 2025 New Student Orientation & Testing
| Day | Date | Site | Time and Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Southeast and Northline (Online) | — Testing | |
| Tuesday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing | |
| Friday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Monday | Southeast and Northline (Online) | — Testing | |
| Tuesday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing | |
| Friday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Monday | Southeast and Northline (Online) | — Testing | |
| Tuesday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing | |
| Friday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Monday | Southeast and Northline (Online) | — Testing | |
| Tuesday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing | |
| Friday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Monday | Southeast and Northline (Online) | — Testing | |
| Tuesday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing | |
| Friday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Monday | Southeast and Northline (Online) | — Testing | |
| Tuesday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing | |
| Friday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Monday | Southeast and Northline (Online) | — Testing | |
| Tuesday | Online | — Orientation | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing | |
| Thursday | West Loop (In Person) | — Testing |
Please note: Scheduled dates are contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment requirements and may be canceled due to insufficient student participation.
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- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this award: 224
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View the Languages, CE Intensive English, I.C. to see the total courses required.