Quick Facts
Degree Noncredit Certificate
Areas of Study Foundational Skills

English as a Second Language instruction helps students whose native language is not English succeed in college and at work. To meet the needs of ESL students, Shasta College offers courses in different levels and skill areas. The program provides both language instruction and cultural orientation. Classes are small and comfortable.

Degrees / Certificates

Map your education by viewing the Academic Plan for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.

English as a Second Language Certificate of Completion (NC)

This certificate of completion (noncredit) serve those students who seek language skills for employment and daily living.

ESL Conversation Café

Come join us for a conversation! Connect with other language learners. When you need help or want to connect with other language learners go to the ESL Conversation Café. Ask a trained ESL tutor to help you understand your readings, as well as plan, edit, and revise your papers. Spanish tutoring is also available.

Make an appointment or just come to Room 819 to see if we are free.

  • Monday-Thursday from 10:20 am – 12:20 pm
  • Must be registered in a Shasta College ESL Class
  • Please call (530) 227-7505 or email jkortuem@shastacollege.edu

ESL Café de Conversación

¡Únete a nosotros para conversar! Conéctate con otros estudiantes de idiomas. Cuando necesites ayuda o quieras conectarte con otros estudiantes de idiomas, ve al ESL Conversation Café. Pídele a un tutor capacitado de ESL que te ayude a entender tus lecturas, así como a planificar, editar y revisar tus trabajos. La tutoría de español también está disponible.

Haga una cita o simplemente venga a la habitación 819 para ver si estamos libres.

  • De lunes a jueves de 10:20 a.m. a 12:20 p.m.
  • Debe estar registrado en una clase de ESL de Shasta College
  • Llame al (530) 227-7505 o envíe un correo electrónico a jkortuem@shastacollege.edu

Cafecito Lounge at the Tehama Learning Center (TLC)

A welcoming space for connection, conversation, and community designed to create a supportive environment for students.

For more information, contact: Teo Guillen, Student Success Coordinator: (530) 840-2423, tguillen@shastacollege.edu 

Cafecito Lounge en el Tehama Learning Center (TLC)

Un espacio para la conexión, la conversación, y la comunidad diseñado para ofrecer un ambiente de apoyo para los estudiantes.

Para más información, comuníquese con: Teo Guillen, Coordinador de Éxito Estudiantil: (530) 840-2423, tguillen@shastacollege.edu 

Transferring for Bachelor’s Degree

Ready to transfer for a 4-year university or college or want to stay local? Our Transfer Center and BOLD staff are here to guide you!