Summer ESL Classes Start on June 21st!
NEW STUDENTS! Steps to Enroll in an Online ESL Class
Call the ESL Help Desk (below) or email us at ESLsdce@sdccd.edu if you have questions. Please click here to see the classes we are offering this summer.Note: If you have attended ESL classes at San Diego Continuing Education before and have a Student Portal, go to myportal.sdccd.edu to update your application, skip steps 1-3, and go to step 4.
| ✓ | Steps | If you need help… |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the application. Online Student Application and Registration. Your Student ID number is: ______________. | Watch this video. Set English or your language subtitles in “Settings.” | |
| Find email from SDCCD. | ||
| Create your student account - https://sdpss.sdccd.edu/enroll/ | Read these instructions. | |
| Introduce yourself. Answer this questionnaire. |
A friend or family member may help you with the questionnaire. | |
| What class is correct for you? How much can you write in English? Write about a picture. Make an appointment to speak English on the phone. Start here. |
Watch this video. Set English or your language subtitles in “Settings.” No help with writing! | |
| On your appointment day, answer the phone call from the school. An instructional assistant will help you enroll in classes. How much can you speak in English? Register for your class - https://myportal.sdccd.edu/ |
Be ready to use a computer. See instructions on How to Enroll for a Class. | |
| Have fun studying online! | ||
ESL Help Desk
Please contact us if you have questions.
Email: ESLsdce@sdccd.edu
Call: Mon, Tues or Wed
8:30am – 1:00pm or 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Call in your language or in English. Leave a message.
| Language | Assistant | Call Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic/Russian | Nadia | 619-800-8065 |
| Chinese/Cantonese | Carmen | 858-324-6136 |
| Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese | Meiyin | 619-630-0060 |
| Farsi | Faranak | 858-412-7557 |
| Farsi | Fariba | 619-892-8145 |
| Farsi | Zakia | 619-361-8757 |
| French | Jennifer | 619-800-5733 |
| Somali | Hawa | 619-800-5823 |
| Spanish | Erick | 619-800-5698 |
| Spanish | Lily | 619-432-5218 |
| Spanish | Liz | 619-887-4481 |
| Vietnamese | Ha | 619-880-6676 |
| Vietnamese | Nga | 619-363-2560 |
Eligibility
If you are 18 or older and a resident of California, you may attend classes. If you are under 18 and a high school graduate, married, or in the military, and a resident of California, you may also attend. Contact Student Services if you have questions about attending classes, SDCEStudentServices@sdccd.edu. Regulations set by USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) prohibit individuals in the U.S. with an F-1, B-1 or B-2 (visitor) visa, or with a border crossing card from attending Continuing Education classes.
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