ESL
Learning a second language can be an essential part of everyday life. At South Texas College all the tools you need to learn English are at your disposal with our ESL classes. This language program provides students with all the components of learning a new language, from basic pronunciation to advanced writing and workplace communication. Multiple learning levels are available, so waste no time and get started by contacting STC today.
Placement Exam
We recommend students take a placement exam before registering to determine their appropriate level. The exam is administered:
Pecan Plaza (McAllen)
- Tuesday mornings at 10 am
- Evening placement tests are every second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm
Starr Campus (Rio Grande City)
- Tuesday morning at 9 am
Once you are on our booking site select "ESL Placement Test" and choose the date you would like to take the exam. Fill out the rest of the form (including your name, email, and telephone number) and press the "Book" button. You will receive a notification via text or email to verify your reservation.
ESL Class Registration
Course | CRN | Date | Location | Cost | Register |
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Foundations II
Foundations IITerm: 520243 CRN: 60189 Course Number: BMGT 1022.K02 Location: Pecan Plaza TBA Date: Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 6pm-8pm Instructor: L Sarachene This course covers communication skills as applicable to individuals or groups in the workplace. Includes skills in listening, writing, and verbal/non-verbal communications.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60189 | Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 | Pecan Plaza TBA | $280 | Register |
Intermediate I
Intermediate ITerm: 520243 CRN: 60284 Course Number: COMG 1003.K01 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-806 Date: May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 6:15pm-8:15pm Instructor: Y. Champion The Intermediate level have 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. This level will address essential listening, speaking, reading, writing and computational skills required by business and industry. Improvement of communication skills related to successful job performance. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60284 | May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1-806 | $280 | Register |
Intermediate II
Intermediate IITerm: 520243 CRN: 60191 Course Number: COMG 1006.K03 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-702 Date: Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 8:30am-10:30am Instructor: E Pastor The Intermediate level have 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. In this level students will have a mastery of a selected vocabulary of technical/occupational terms, including appropriate pronunciation of terms and use of English language structures required by business and industry. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests.
CPWE |
60191 | Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1-702 | $280 | Register |
Intermediate III
Intermediate IIITerm: 520243 CRN: 60285 Course Number: COMG 1002.K02 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-904 Date: May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 8:30am-10:30am Instructor: E. Figueroa The Intermediate level have 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. This level will address presentation techniques for presenting ideas and information to business and industry including the use of visual aids. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60285 | May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1-904 | $280 | Register |
Intermediate III
Intermediate IIITerm: 520243 CRN: 60301 Course Number: COMG 1002.K03 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-702 Date: May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 6pm-8pm Instructor: E. Segovia The Intermediate level have 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. This level will address presentation techniques for presenting ideas and information to business and industry including the use of visual aids. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60301 | May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1-702 | $280 | Register |
Advanced I
Advanced ITerm: 520243 CRN: 60260 Course Number: COMG 1045.K02 Location: Pecan Plaza 1.805 Date: May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 10am-12pm Instructor: T Torres The Advanced level has 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. These courses will cover critical factors of effective communication used in the workplace including managing interpersonal conflict. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE Financial Aid coverage: $280.00. Please visit front staff or email (cpwe@southtexascollege.edu) for referral requests. |
60260 | May 06 - Jun 10, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1.805 | $280 | Register |
Advanced II
Advanced IITerm: 520243 CRN: 60190 Course Number: COMG 1040.K01 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-705 Date: Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 10am-12pm Instructor: M Gonzalez The Advanced level has 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. These courses will focus on the principles of communication to facilitate sending and receiving messages in the workplace. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE Financial Aid coverage: $280.00. Please visit front staff or email (cpwe@southtexascollege.edu) for referral requests. |
60190 | Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1-705 | $280 | Register |
Advanced III
Advanced IIITerm: 520243 CRN: 60116 Course Number: COMG 1091.K01 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-904 Date: Apr 29 - Jun 03, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 11am-1pm Instructor: R Jimenez The Advanced level has 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. These courses will cover topics addressing recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60116 | Apr 29 - Jun 03, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1-904 | $280 | Register |
Advanced III
Advanced IIITerm: 520243 CRN: 60203 Course Number: COMG 1091.K03 Location: Pecan Plaza 1-705 Date: Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 6pm-8pm Instructor: K. Garza The Advanced level has 3 parts, each section is 40 hours. These courses will cover topics addressing recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60203 | Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1-705 | $280 | Register |
Hi Advanced III
Hi Advanced IIITerm: 520243 CRN: 60096 Course Number: POFT 1002.K01 Location: Pecan Plaza 1.804 Date: Apr 22 - May 22, 2024 Days: MTWF Time: 8am-10am Instructor: R. Martinez This is the third part of our 4th level and it is a 40-hour course. In this level, students will focus on effective techniques to improve presentation and public speaking skills. Includes eye contact, voice, and body language. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60096 | Apr 22 - May 22, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1.804 | $280 | Register |
Hi Advanced III
Hi Advanced IIITerm: 520243 CRN: 60259 Course Number: POFT 1002.K02 Location: Pecan Plaza 1.805 Date: Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 Days: MTWR Time: 6pm-8pm Instructor: T Torres This is the third part of our 4th level and it is a 40-hour course. In this level, students will focus on effective techniques to improve presentation and public speaking skills. Includes eye contact, voice, and body language. Student will require book for this level, one book covers all sections.
Financial aid is currently available to qualifying students. Students interested in financial aid need to apply online at www.studentaid.gov then request a referral by visiting the front office or emailing the request to cpwe@southtexascollege.edu. Please submit Student ID number or Date of birth with requests. CPWE |
60259 | Apr 22 - May 23, 2024 | Pecan Plaza 1.805 | $280 | Register |
ESL Industry Based Online Courses
Course | CRN | Date | Location | Cost | Register |
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Allied Healthcare: Phlebotomy
Allied Healthcare: PhlebotomyTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. Healthcare: PhlebotomistThis course prepares learners for working as a phlebotomist or those who are training to work as one. Learners will grasp the vocabulary needed around the basic procedures, equipment, and safety measures required in phlebotomy.
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
Allied Healthcare: Introduction to Healthcare
Allied Healthcare: Introduction to HealthcareTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. Allied Healthcare: Introduction to HealthcareThis course will provide an introduction to healthcare work in both primary and secondary care settings.
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
U.S. Citizenship: Preparing for the Civics Test
U.S. Citizenship: Preparing for the Civics TestTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. U.S. Citizenship: Preparing for the Civics TestIn this course, you will encounter all of the questions that may appear on the civics test required for naturalization in the United States of America.
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
English for a Commercial Driver's License
English for a Commercial Driver's LicenseTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. English for a Commercial Driver's LicenseIn this course, learners will learn key vocabulary connected to learning how to drive a commercial vehicle. The course familiarizes learners with types of commercial vehicles, which CDL they need as well as vehicle inspection, transporting cargo and safe driving practices. By the end of the course, learners will:
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
English for Food Handling
English for Food HandlingTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. English for Food HandlersIn this course, you will learn key words and phrases to prepare you for a career in food service. You will learn about food safety, and you will also learn how to communicate in a kitchen.
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
English for Customer Service
English for Customer ServiceTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. English for Customer ServiceIn this course, learners will receive an overview of industry best practices as well as real-life examples of customer service through specific channels, including telephone, email, live chat and social media. Overall learners will be able to:
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
English for Entrepreneurship
English for EntrepreneurshipTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. English for EntrepreneurshipIn this course, learners will explore the basics of how to start a business in the United States. Course participants will listen to advice from real entrepreneurs and access resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration and others on best practices for planning, building, marketing, managing, and growing a business. Overall, this course will help learners to build a thorough business plan, become familiar with sources of funding and explore marketing and business strategies to grow a business. By the end of the course, learners will gain a better understanding of:
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
English for Manufacturing
English for ManufacturingTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. English for ManufacturingIn this course, learners will explore various aspects of manufacturing, from safety and maintenance to equipment and industry news. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
Introduction to Welding
Introduction to WeldingTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. Introduction to WeldingIn this course, you will learn key vocabulary for a career in welding through lessons about welding equipment, safety, and basic welding techniques.
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register | |
TOEFL Preparation
TOEFL PreparationTerm: - CRN: - Course Number: Location: Online Date: Days: Time: Instructor: Self-Paced This is an online self-paced course for ESL students. Students will have access to the course for 2 months once registered. TOEFL PreparationIn this course, you will complete units on speaking, reading, listening and writing in order to be fully prepared for the TOEFL exam. You will see and hear real-life examples of test questions, and become familiar with common question types. By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
CPWE |
- | Online | $35 | Register |
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