English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Department

*New! Study one day a week on campus and do the rest of your work on the computer in the new online/classroom courses for Level 4. View a video about the program or speak to an adviser in the Multicultural Center, 972-238-6900. Please let me know if you have questions.

*New! For F-1 Visa Holders – A redesigned curriculum offered through the The American English and Culture Institute (AECI)!

For over 20 years, Richland's ESOL Department has been helping Dallas' foreign-born residents learn English and pursue their academic and professional dreams. The department currently serves over 1,000 students each semester, making it one of the largest in the county.

Prospective students receive free testing and advising in the College's Multi-Cultural Center. After individual counseling, they register in one of three programs, each designed to meet students' varying needs:

• » Individual skill-based courses offer flexible scheduling for busy students;
• » Intensive Learning Communities provide a fast-paced, integrated approach to language learning; and,
• » The American English and Culture Institute (AECI) meets the special requirements of F-1 visa holders.

Students with little knowledge of English can begin their studies in non-credit courses, offered through Continuing Education, and transition seamlessly into one of the credit programs.

Small, learner-centered classes, experienced faculty, a staff dedicated to student success, and a special computer lab all add to the Richland ESOL experience.

For more information, contact the Multi-Cultural Center at 972-238-6900.