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ESOL classes can help change your life

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Chemeketa offers day and evening classes to improve your ability to understand, speak, read or write in English.

How We Improve Your English

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Beginning through advanced level ESOL classes are offered in –

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Grammar
  • Pronunciation
  • Technology

In addition to classes, ESOL students have access to workshops, advising and language and computer labs. Non-credit students must pay a non-refundable $120 fee when they register each term.

Books and parking are not included in the registration fee. Students must buy their textbooks and parking permits.

Students are required to participate in an orientation. To learn more about program requirements and how to enroll, call the ESOL office at 503.399.5224.

ESOL instruction is also offered at our Yamhill Valley Campus and Woodburn Center.

A group picture of all the staff of Chemeketa's ESOL program

  • SALEM CAMPUS CLASS DAYS & HOURS

    Day Classes

    • Monday-Thursday, 8:30-11:20 am

    Evening Classes

    • Monday-Thursday, 6-8:50 pm

    Language Lab (Room 108/109)

    • Monday and Tuesday, 10 am-8:30 pm
    • Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm
    • Friday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

    Tutoring Hours in Language Lab

    • Monday-Thursday,  11 am-1 pm & 3-5 pm
    • Friday, 9 am-12 pm

    *Please note there may be CASAS testing in the Language Lab, so it may not be available

  • HOW TO ENROLL

    To be admitted to the program please follow the steps below:

    • Come into our office at Salem Campus Building 22, Room 100 to begin the process. It will take around 15-20  minutes. Please arrive 30 minutes before the office closes to be able to process your applications.
    • There are two applications that have to be filled out. After filling out the two applications, you will need to call us to schedule an orientation.
    • The placement test has a cost of $25 . The cost of the program for one term is $120

     Keep in mind that classes will mostly be in-person

     ESOL classes are offered  Monday through Thursday. Morning classes are from  8:30-11:20 am, evening classes are from  6-8:50 pm.

     Don’t hesitate to call our office at 503.399.5224 if you have any questions.