English as a Second Language (ESL)

Do you want to pursue a degree at Greenville Tech?  Do you need additional English language support?

Greenville Technical College offers two support courses in academic English as a second language (ESL) for high-intermediate to advanced-level ESL students who want to take college classes in English.

Greenville Technical College offers two ESL options:

ESL 108 – English As a Second Language Introduction to College Writing

(offered fall and spring)
2 credit hours. Must be concurrently enrolled in English 101.

This course provides a review through lecture and guided instruction in general English grammar and writing skills. Topics covered include writing paragraphs, demonstrating control of mechanics, word usage and sentence structure.

This workshop-style course is offered in person and focuses on the vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension needed in English 101. It is taught by the instructor of the paired in-person English 101 section and fulfills the ENG 012 corequisite requirement.

College Prep Summer ESL: ESL 015 - Reading and Writing II 

(offered summer)

This 5-week course is a general review of reading and writing skills at the high-intermediate level with integrated grammar and vocabulary reinforcement. Students work together on activities to prepare them for the reading and writing assignments in their college courses as they develop college-level vocabulary in English. They will also become familiar with the technology and online resources used for college classes at Greenville Technical College.

If you need basic or intermediate-level ESL, please contact our community partners.

Greenville Literacy Association: https://greenvilleliteracy.org/

Hispanic Alliance: https://hispanicalliancesc.com/

Lifelong Learning: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/lifelong/

Are ESL Support Courses right for you?  

Greenville Technical College offers two ESL support courses in academic English as a second language (ESL) for students who want to take college classes in English. To determine eligibility for these higher-level classes, the ESL placement test is required.

TO ENROLL:

  1. Fill out a free application online at gvltec.edu or in person at the Greenville Tech Barton Campus.
  2. Complete and sign the Declaration of Legal Presence Form and provide supportive documentation. Visit gvltec.edu/apply to download the PDF form under the “Verify Your Legal Presence” section.
  3. Take the placement test, “ESL Accuplacer” to determine if you are ready.
    • Cost: free
    • Location: Testing Center, Barton Campus Student Success Center, Building 102
  4. If your Language Use placement score is 70 or above, then you are ready for the ESL support courses. If your score is less than 70, we encourage you to contact one of our community partners for ESL classes.