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Wake Tech's ESL program provides English instruction to adult, non-native-English-speaking residents of Wake County, with a focus on college and career readiness skills. Classes are offered in both in-person and online formats. Online classes are available only to students who place into ESL Level 2 or higher.

To receive information about ESL enrollment opportunities, fill out the ESL Interest Form. Completing the form does not enroll you in the program, but it is the required first step to join Wake Tech's ESL classes.

NOTE: Wake Tech ESL cannot serve individuals with an F-1 or J-1 visa, so do not complete an interest form if you have an F-1 or J-1 visa.

(Para recibir información sobre las oportunidades de inscripción de ESL, complete el formulario de interés de ESL. Completar el formulario no lo inscribe en el programa, pero es el primer paso requerido para unirse a las clases de ESL de Wake Tech. No podemos atender a personas con una visa F-1 o J-1 en el programa ESL. No complete un formulario de interés si tiene una visa F-1 o J-1.)

ESL interest form (Formulario de interés de ESL)

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ESL classes

English as a Second Language classes
  • For students who want to learn English to get a better job or go to college
  • Teacher-led, interactive, in-person and online classes
  • For non-English speakers through advanced levels
  • Students develop college and career readiness skills, including technology, civics and workplace skills through reading, writing, listening and speaking experiences.
  • Seats are limited and in high demand.
  • 75% attendance is required for continued enrollment.
  • English level will be assessed at registration.
  • Students ages 16 and 17 require special paperwork.
  • For more information, email [email protected].

Want to teach ESL?

  • Wake Tech is hiring teachers for online and in-person ESL classes.

CCR Burlington English for distance English language learners

Wake Tech ESL Distance Learning
  • For busy English language learners who want to learn at their own pace and have the ability to study anytime – 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Learn at home on the internet using Burlington English software
  • Individualized online curriculum to develop your career readiness and communication skills
  • Online writing and conversation classes with teacher support
  • Technical support by teachers
  • A desktop computer or laptop, a reliable internet and a headset with a microphone are required
  • For more information, email [email protected].

College & Career Readiness attendance expectations

Success in the program requires time, hard work and commitment. To support your success, Wake Tech policy requires that students attend at least 75% of their class meeting hours.

The College & Career Readiness program is delivered through hourly instruction. Therefore, regular attendance is defined as arriving on time and participating in the entire class period. Students who are unable to meet this requirement will be dropped from their classes.

Regular attendance will help you in the pursuit of your educational and career goals. It will also allow students to preregister for classes in our next quarter at locations where preregistration is an option.

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