Charlotte Technical College

Registration Information for FALL 2025 ESOL (English classes): 

Placement Testing Dates for Fall 2025 will be happening in August. Reserve your spot for placement testing by clicking on the registration form here. A staff member will contact you to schedule the placement test.

The placement tests cost $20 (cash is preferred) and students are required to bring a photo ID when testing. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your testing appointment and allot at least 3 hours to complete the process. Late arrivals will need to be rescheduled. Seats are limited.

The Adult Education Career ESOL program offers non-native English speakers a chance to improve their English skills while developing a career pathway for better employment opportunities. We offer:

• Everyday functional English for all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with grammar and vocabulary
• Career and college readiness pathways and support
• Transition to certificate/ credit programs and employment
   

ESOL can also help with

• Attainment of a secondary school diploma (GED®)
• Computer literacy

To participate in our program, students must: 

• be 16 years or older 
• be able to complete a minimum of 10 hours a week of coursework to participate 
• not be enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school 
• attend orientation and testing 
• pay $45 tuition per term plus $20 for testing* 

* Through an application process, students can apply for tuition scholarships

ESOL (English Classes) Registration Contact: 

Lee Ann Gunning—Adult Program Manager
at 941-255-7500 Ext. 1822

You may also fill out our information form by clicking on this link:  ESOL (English Classes) Info Form