The ESL Department at Moorpark College offers classes to help students become proficient in English. We have two programs: non-credit and credit/mirrored non-credit.
Comparing Non-credit, Credit, and Mirrored ESL
Non-credit ESL courses (ESLM901-904) are designed for students who wish to improve their English for everyday life.
Credit ESL courses (ESLM11-13 & M40) are designed for students who intend to continue their college education and obtain a degree or certificate.
Mirrored non-credit courses (ESLM911-913 & 940) offer exact replicas of the credit ESL course curriculum. Students who enroll in mirrored non-credit courses will be expected to complete the same coursework as students taking the course for credit.
Note: International (F1 Visa) students should enroll in credit ESL courses.
Refer to the chart and catalog course descriptions to learn more about our classes.
NON-CREDIT ESL COURSES
ESL M901-904
Student goals: Improve general English skills to perform everyday tasks (holding a conversation, writing short messages, reading paragraphs, etc.)
Class activities/ assignments: Conversation etiquette and practice, basic-intermediate grammar instruction and practice, writing short paragraphs, reading 1-page articles, and listening to short conversations.
Cost: No tuition cost, but students must pay for parking, textbooks, and a small health fee
Outside work: About 2 hours of homework a week
Schedule: 2-hour classes 2 days a week
Grading: No grades are given
Recommended entering skills: Students should have studied English for at least one year before enrolling.
CREDIT ESL COURSES
ESL M11-13
Student goals: Improve academic English skills to complete a degree/certificate program or transfer to a university.
Class activities/ assignments: Participating in class discussions, intermediate-advanced grammar, writing long paragraphs and short essays, reading 2-3 page articles and full-length books, and listening to lectures.
Cost: $46 per unit for residents; $209 per unit for non-residents; $234 per unit for international students.
Outside work: About 8-12 hours of homework a week.
Schedule: 2.25-hour classes 2 days a week
Grading: Grades are given (A, B, C, D, or F). Alternatively, students may elect to take the class as pass/no pass.
Recommended entering skills: Students should have studied English for at least two years before enrolling.
MIRRORED NON-CREDIT ESL COURSES
ESL M911-913
Student goals: Improve academic English skills to complete a degree/certificate program or transfer to a university.
Class activities/ assignments: Participating in class discussions, intermediate-advanced grammar, writing long paragraphs and short essays, reading 2-3 page articles and full-length books, and listening to lectures.
Cost: No tuition cost, but students must pay for parking, textbooks, and a small health fee.
Outside work: About 8-12 hours of homework a week.
Schedule: 2.25-hour classes 2 days a week
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Recommended entering skills: Students should have studied English for at least two years before enrolling.
