English as a Second Language (ESL)

Three ESL Programs to choose from to fit your needs!

ESL – Academic Program - Earn College Credit & a Degree

This program is for multilingual speakers aiming to transition into credit-bearing college courses and earn a degree.

Enrollment Process

The ESL Academic Program at RCSJ is a thorough, semester-based program designed to prepare multilingual speakers for successful transition into college-level English courses. Focusing on academic reading, essay writing, critical thinking, grammar for academic contexts, and oral presentation skills, the curriculum integrates classroom instruction with college-style assignments and research practice.

Apply today and schedule an appointment with Mrs. Esther Rodriguez ([email protected]).

Placement & Structure

Students are placed by initial assessment (ESL Accuplacer) into multi-level cohorts and progress through sequenced modules over one or two semesters, with embedded writing labs and regular instructor feedback. The program includes targeted grammar, vocabulary for academic discourse, and writing practice with citation styles.

Support & Outcomes

Support services include tutoring, academic advising, and student orientation to campus expectations. By program completion, students should demonstrate readiness for freshman composition (as measured by the exit assessment), improved academic communication skills, and the study skills needed to succeed in mainstream college English courses.

ESL- Adult Literacy – College & Career Readiness

The Adult Literacy ESL Program helps adult learners whose first language is not English to improve their English speaking, reading, and writing skills.  Students will have opportunities to gain computer skills, work readiness skills, enroll in college, and prepare for career training or employment opportunities. Students may also choose to prepare for the U. S. citizenship test. Classes will be offered in-person and online. Students that wish to enroll should be prepared with reliable internet services as well as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.

ESL – Workplace Literacy Program – CTE

• • Target audience for program:
    Individuals employed by NJ businesses and working at least 20 hours a week. Level 1 (Beginner) to Level 6 (Advanced) ESL is available.
  • Requirements to participate:
    Must be employed by a NJ Business and working 20 hours per week.
  • Cost:
    No-Cost if meeting work requirements and if funding is available, if not meeting requirements or no funding available, cost is $300 per class level.
  • Enrollment Process:
    Potential students can register by email, phone or online registration system. Registration consists of completing a registration and employer verification form.  A placement exam is provided.
  • Class Information:
    Classes typically run 2 days a week, in 2-hour blocks. Class can run in the morning, afternoon, or evening.