English Language Acquisition

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Interested in learning or improving your English language skills? English Language Acquisition (ELA) provides English language instruction in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and college readiness. ELA prepares students for transition to High School Completion; College and Career Bridge; college certificate and degree programs; or employment. 

Who is eligible?

Any person with limited English skills who is age 19 or older OR any individual who has graduated from high school is eligible to enroll in ELA classes.  

Individuals age 16-18 who have not graduated from high school may enroll after providing a high school release form (obtainable from the high school were you currently live), or if homeschooled, a notarized statement of homeschooling. 

Individuals with a student or au pair (F1, M1, or J1) visa 4 are note eligible and should contact the International Student Office for information on class options.

How to Register for Classes

Day and evening classes are available for beginning to advanced students. 

Mount Vernon Campus

New students should register for ELA 010 - ELA Orientation . Orientation classes are held the week before classes start. Assistance in registering is available in Lewis Hall at the Admissions Desk or in room L127

Oak Harbor Campus

Students should enroll in the ELA course offered that quarter. Assistance in registering is available Old Main at the Admissions Desk

What is the Cost?

ELA tuition is $25 per quarter. You may take more than one ELA class at no extra cost. A tuition waiver is available for those meet income eligibility.

Contact Us

Mount Vernon Campus: 360.416.7640
Whidbey Island Campus: 360.679.5339

Courses

• ELA 010 - ELA Orientation
• ELA 011 - ELA Level 1 (Beginning ELA Literacy)
• ELA 012 - ELA Level 2 (Beginning ELA)
• ELA 013 - ELA Level 3 (Low Intermediate ELA)
• ELA 014 - ELA Level 4 (High Intermediate ESL)
• ELA 015 - ELA Level 5 (Low Advanced ESL)
• ELA 020 - English for Special Purposes
• ELA 021 - ELA General Instruction I
• ELA 022 - ELA General Instruction II
• ELA 023 - ELA General Instruction III
• ELA 024 - ELA Computer Basics
• ELA 025 - ELA DIGITAL LITERACY
• ELA 052 - ELA On Ramp
• ELA 061 - Beginning Academic ESL - Reading & Writing
• ELA 062 - Beginning Academic ESL - Speaking & Listening
• ELA 063 - Intermediate Academic ESL - Reading & Writing
• ELA 064 - Intermediate Academic ESL - Speaking & Listening
• ELA 065 - High Intermediate Academic ESL - Reading & Writing
• ELA 066 - High Intermediate Academic ESL - Speaking & Listening
• ELA 067 - Grammar/Composition I
• ELA 068 - Grammar/Composition II

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