Languages - CE Intensive English Program

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About Language Programs

There are several opportunities available at Houston Community College to improve your English language skills. 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 academic studies in the United States or for Houston Community College Certificate Programs. We have lessons and activities that give you practice with real-life experiences such as filling out forms, reading labels, preparing for college, writing resumes and applying for college or for a job.

We offer introductory, intermediate, and low advanced courses to improve your English-language learning with classes that include, grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Additional Information

Mission and Goals

Our Mission

The Continuing Education Intensive English Department at Houston Community 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.

 

Program Goals

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. 

 

 

Overview

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. 

CE Intensive English Full-time Program

The CE Full-time Intensive English Program is for the student who can study 18 to 20 hours per week.  Students with F1 Visas are required to enroll in the Full-time CE Intensive English if they place in the lower levels.  (Note: F1 or International students will pay out-of-state tuition fees.)

Through the Full-time or Part-time Intensive English Program, you can:

  • Learn the English Language
  • Improve your communication skills in the English language
  • Become fluent and proficient in the English language.
  • Progress to the academic ESOL courses.
  • Prepare for college coursework.

 

CE Intensive English Part-time Program

The CE Intensive English Part-time Program is for the student who can study only 8 to 9 hours per week. We provide day, afternoon & evening classes beginning every 8 weeks. For more information, contact one of the HCC locations: Alief Bissonnet, Gulfton, Katy, and Spring Branch.

 

CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby

CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby

 

ZOOM LOBBY SCHEDULE FOR CE INTENSIVE ENGLISH
  AM PM
Mondays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. 
Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Fridays 9:00 – 1:00 p.m.  

 

International Students

International Students intending to enroll in HCC classes should contact the office of  International Student Services & Abroad (OISS & SA) at:

oiss.international@hccs.edu or call: 713-718-8521 or

visit the website at: hccs.edu/international

 

Attendance

Daily attendance is required for successful completion. A student may be dropped for excessive absences or late arrivals to class.

 

Additional Information

SCHEDULE – FALL (2023), SPRING (2024), SUMMER (2024)

FALL, 2023 - FULL-TIME (Four Classes per semester)

  • Full-Time: August 31 - December 14
  • Full-Time Second Start: Sept. 18 – Dec. 4

 

Fall, 2023 Part-Time (Two Classes per semester)

  • Part-time: Sept. 11 - Dec. 6 (MW); Sept. 5 - Dec. 14 (TTh)
  • Part-time Second Start: Sept. 25 - Dec. 6 (MW); Sept. 26 - Dec. 7 (TTh)

 


SPRING, 2024 - FULL-TIME (Four Classes per semester)

  • Full-time: Jan. 16 – May 09
  • Full-Time Second Start: Feb. 1 – May 16

 

SPRING, 2024 – PART-TIME (Two Courses per semester)

  • Part-time: January 22 – May 13 (MW); Jan. 23 – May 2 (TTh)
  • Part-time Second Start: February 12 – May 12 (MW); Feb. 6 – May 16 (TTh)

 


SUMMER, 2024– FULL-TIME (Four Classes per Semester)

  • Full-time: June. 1 – Aug. 10

 

SUMMER, 2024 – PART-TIME (Two Classes per Semester)

  • Part-time: June. 10 - Aug. 14 (MW); June. 6 - Aug. 19 (TTh)

 

NOTE: For the Part-Time CE Intensive English:

Students will take two courses per semester; it will take two semesters to complete a level (Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday).

 

Tuition for Levels Intro, 1 and 2 Courses 

(Full-Time Enrollment):

Cost

Full-Time (4 Courses per semester)

Part-Time (2 Courses)

In-District (Level 1)

$1070

 $535

Out-of-State

 $2414 (Students with F1 Visas)    

 

*Note: does not include insurance fees

  • In-district/out-of-state—must meet requirements.
  • Out-of-state tuition—F1s and other International students
  • Payment plan is available.
  • F1 students add insurance fee (consult rates with cashier’s office)
  • Tuition and fees are subject to change.
  • Financial aid is not available for this program.

 

Part-Time Intensive English:

Students can take two courses per semester to complete the level; it will take two semesters (Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday) to complete a level

 

COURSES - HOURS – COST – NON - F1

20 Hrs. $87

48 Hrs. $250

60 Hrs. $260

70 Hrs. $275

 

Online Orientation Schedule

CE INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM – Online Orientations and  Placement Testing for New Students

Spring 2024 New Student Orientation & Testing

Day  Date  Site  Time 

Wednesday

Nov. 15, 2023 Spring Branch/Northline  3:00 PM (Testing)

Wednesday

Nov. 15, 2023 Online  6:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Nov. 16, 2023 West Loop  6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Nov. 17, 2023 Online  10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Nov. 27, 2023 Katy/Southeast  6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Nov. 28, 2023 Online  2:00 PM (Orientation)

Wednesday

Nov. 29, 2023 Spring Branch / Northline  3:00 PM (Testing)

Wednesday

Nov. 29, 2023 Online  6:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Nov. 30, 2023 West Loop  6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Dec. 01, 2023 Online  10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Dec. 04, 2023 Katy/Southeast  6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Dec. 05, 2023 Online  2:00 PM (Orientation)

Wednesday

Dec. 06, 2023 Spring Branch / Northline 3:00 PM (Testing)

Wednesday

Dec. 06, 2023 Online 6:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Dec. 07, 2023 West Loop 6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Dec. 08, 2023 Online 10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Dec. 11, 2023 Katy/Southeast 6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Dec. 12, 2023 Online 2:00 PM (Orientation)

Wednesday

Dec. 13, 2023 Spring Branch / Northline 3:00 PM (Testing)

Wednesday

Dec. 13, 2023 Online 6:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Dec. 14, 2023 West Loop 6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Dec. 15, 2023 Online 10:00 AM (Orientation)

Friday

Jan. 05, 2024 Online 10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Jan. 08, 2024 Katy/Southeast 6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Jan. 09, 2024 Online 2:00 PM (Orientation)

Wednesday

Jan. 10, 2024 Spring Branch / Northline 3:00 PM (Testing)

Wednesday

Jan. 10, 2024 Online 6:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Jan. 11, 2024 West Loop 6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Jan. 12, 2024 Online 10:00 AM (Orientation)

Tuesday

Jan. 16, 2024 Online 2:00 PM (Orientation)

Wednesday

Jan. 17, 2024 Spring Branch / Northline 3:00 PM (Testing)

Wednesday

Jan. 17, 2024 Online 6:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Jan. 18, 2024 West Loop 6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Jan. 19, 2024 Online 10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Jan. 22, 2024 Katy/Southeast 6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Jan. 23, 2024 Online 2:00 PM (Orientation)

Wednesday

Jan. 24, 2024 Spring Branch/Northline 3:00 PM (Testing)

Wednesday

Jan. 24, 2024 Online 6:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Jan. 25, 2024 West Loop 6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Jan. 26, 2024 Online 10:00 AM (Orientation)

Tuesday

Jan. 30, 2024 Online 2:00 PM (Orientation)

Friday

Feb. 02, 2024 Online 10:00 AM (Orientation)

Tuesday

Feb. 06, 2024 Online 2:00 PM (Orientation)

 

ZOOM LOBBY SCHEDULE FOR CE INTENSIVE ENGLISH

 AMPM
Mondays 9:00 - 11:00 4:00 - 5:30
Tuesdays Closed 4:00 - 5:30
Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00 4:00 - 5:30
Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 4:00 - 5:30
Fridays 9:00 - 11:00  

 

CE Languages

For more information please contact:

Central – patricia.castro@hccs.edu
SE/Eastside – patricia.castro@hccs.edu 
NW/Alief Hayes/Bissonnet - juanita.lopez@hccs.edu 
NW/Alief Bissonnet - juanita.lopez@hccs.edu 
NW/Katy - maria.lamshing@hccs.edu 
NE/Northline -  patricia.castro@hccs.edu
NW/Spring Branch - bryan.mejia@hccs.edu or isidoro.gordon@hccs.edu
SW - isidoro.gordon@hccs.edu  or  fabiana.zenteno@hccs.edu