English as a Second Language Program

The English as a Second Language (ESL) Program in Adult Education at Santa Fe Community College provides opportunities for non-native English speakers to develop English language skills for improved functioning at home, at work, and in the community.

The ESL Program Offers:

Spring Semester: 14 weeks, January 26 – May 7
6 levels of English from Basic to High Intermediate
Classes Monday through Thursday, mornings (9:00-11:30) and evenings (6:00-8:30)
Reading & Writing, Speaking & Listening, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation
English for work, school, and functioning in the community
In-person classes at SFCC Main Campus and at a public school site

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm

How to Enroll in Our Classes:

Must be over 16 years of age and not a student in a K-12 school
Must be a resident of New Mexico

To register for classes:

Attend ONE registration session. (required)
- Location: SFCC Main Campus, Room 503 near the library
- Next Registration Dates: Monday, January 12, Tuesday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 14
- Take the placement test
- Talk to an advisor
- Get registered for a class
- Times: 9:00 am or 6:00pm
- NO LATE ARRIVALS – arriving early is recommended

Students must arrive on time to class and stay for the duration of the class.

Students must attend at least 12 hours in the first three weeks of class or they will be disenrolled.

Students must attend a minimum 75% of class sessions during the semester. Certificates are only granted to students achieving 75% or more of attendance.

3 consecutive absences without contacting the instructor will result in being disenrolled from the class.

Our Mission

The English as a Second Language [ESL] Program at Santa Fe Community College provides tuition-free English classes with professional instruction and community engagement opportunities designed to facilitate student success in preparation for college, career, and civic participation.

This is a Non-Credit Adult Education program and does not issue I-20 documents for international students.

Our Team

SFCC’s ESL Program has highly-qualified and experienced instructors teaching each class.

ESL Program leadership wants to help each student succeed in achieving their English Learning Goals.