About Our Adult ESL Program
About Our Adult ESL Program
Our Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) program provides high-quality, goal-driven English language instruction to eligible individuals. We help learners build the language skills needed to achieve self-sufficiency, navigate daily life in the United States, pursue educational and career opportunities, and contribute as active, productive members of their communities.
ESL Class Overview
Class Levels:
- Beginner level.
- High beginner / intermediate level.
- 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (In-person)
- Twice per week
- Beginner level: Tuesday and Thursday
- High beginner / intermediate level: Monday and Wednesday
- Current Semester: 07/06/2026 – 09/17/2026 (Registration closed)
- Upcoming Semester: 10/05/2026 – 12/17/2026
- Fee-based. (Please check “Adult ESL Program Tuition Payment and Refund Policy” below for details of our tuition payment and refund policies.)
- Fill out an interest form at the Chinese Community Center.
- Our staff member will contact you to schedule an ESL orientation and registration appointment.
- A placement exam will be conducted for each new student during the registration appointment to assess the student’s current skill level. The student will be assigned to the most appropriate course for enrollment.
- Pay the tuition in full before classes begin. (Please check “Adult ESL Program Tuition Payment and Refund Policy” below for details of our tuition payment and refund policies.)
- Attend the class!
Class Times:
Current and Upcoming Semesters:
Fee:
How to Enroll in the ESL Program
For more information, email ael@ccchouston.org, or call (713) 271-6100 x 122
Adult ESL Program Tuition Payment and Refund Policy
Adult ESL Program Tuition Payment and Refund Policy
Tuition and Payment- Tuition is $15 per class. New students pay $300 for a 10-week semester (20 classes). Returning students may attend the first week at no cost, which is equivalent to a $30 discount on the full tuition.
- Participants must pay the full tuition before the course begins. Students who do not complete payment before classes start will not be officially enrolled or included on the class roster for the term.
- We accept Zelle (accounting@ccchouston.org), cash, and credit card. Zelle and cash are the preferred payment methods.
Refund Policy
- If a student is unable to participate in the course for a valid reason, a full refund may be issued before classes begin.
- If a student attends any classes during the first week, the cost of those classes ($15 per class) will be deducted from the refund. To request a refund, the student must notify our staff by the end of the Friday of the first week.
- No refunds will be issued after the first week of classes.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Contact Us
English/Chinese 英/中文
ael@ccchouston.org
(713) 271-6100 Ext. 100
John Stuart
Equal Opportunity (EO) Officer
john@ccchouston.org
(713)271-6100 Ext. 102