Dec 06, 2025  
Workforce Development & Community Education 
    
Workforce Development & Community Education

English as a Second Language

Location(s): SUNY Westchester Peekskill - Center for the Digital Arts, SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon, SUNY Westchester Ossining, Remote, SUNY Westchester Community College, Yonkers Cross County Extension Center


HOW TO REGISTER: 

Online: Fill out the Pre-Registration form by scanning the QR code or go to: https://www.sunywcc.edu/continuing-ed/esl/eli-pre-registration-form-valhalla/ Then call to pay by phone.

By phone: Call 914-606-6656 during office hours. 

In person at the Valhalla campus, Gateway Center, office 243 or at one of our other locations: Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining or Peekskill. 


Eight levels (0 to 7): A multi-level 75 hour program in English as a Second Language providing balanced instruction in all language skills. New students are placed by online exam. See below for test date and location (registration required to take placement test). Select location, then schedule.

Spring Course Offerings


Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program offers motivated learners rapid advancement from beginner to advanced levels, with courses in Grammar & Reading, Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation, and Writing, designed to prepare students for university study or enhance career opportunities. Registration is required in all 3 courses (G, L, and W).

At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: ELI-ESL IEP-G, -L & -W, 65 M-F, Jan. 12–Apr. 22 (skip 1/19, 3/16-20, 4/3), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, placement test: Jan. 5, 9:00 am, $1085 (+ approximately $170 for textbook and $10.50 for 2 fees).

Accent on Fluency

This course supplements the Intensive English program (or another ESL class) by providing substantial speaking and listening practice and offering pronunciation activities to improve communication clarity.

At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: ELI-ESL 1210-H, 38 T/W/Th, Jan.13 - Apr. 22 (skip 2/4, 3/4 , 3/17-19, 4/1), 12:30-2:10 pm, $280.

English as a Second Language Programs (All Levels) or Accelerated English Immersion (Levels 0, 1 & 2 only)- IN-PERSON

(All classes in this section are 75 study hours.) 

Eight levels (0 to 7): A multi-level program in English as a Second Language providing balanced instruction in all language skills. New students must take a placement exam.

At SUNY Westchester Valhalla:

Levels 0-7: ELI-ESL 2019, $325.

  • A: 25 Sat. all-day, Jan. 17-Apr. 11 (skip 3/21), 9:00 am-3:30 pm, in-person placement test: Jan. 3, 9:00 am.

  • B: 25 Sun. all-day, Jan. 18-Apr. 19 (skip 3/22, 4/5), 9:00 am-3:30 pm, in-person placement test: Jan. 4, 9:00 am.
  • C: 25 M/W evenings, Jan. 14-Apr. 15 (skip 1/19, 3/16, 3/18), 6:30-9:30 pm, in-person placement test: Jan. 7, 6:30 pm.
  • D: 25 T/Th evenings, Jan. 22–Apr. 21 (skip 3/17, 3/19), 6:30-9:30 pm, in-person placement test: Jan. 8, 6:30 pm.
  • NEW! (E): 25 T/W/F mornings, Jan. 13-Apr. 24 (skip 3/17-20), 7:00-8:50 am, in-person placement test: Jan. 7, 7:00 am.
  • NEW! (M): 25 M/T/W/Th afternoons, Jan. 12-Feb. 23 (skip 1/19), 3:00-6:00 pm, in-person placement test: Jan. 6, 3:00 pm.
  • NEW! (N): 25 M/T/W/Th afternoons, Mar. 3-Apr. 20 (skip 3/16-19), 3:00-6:00 pm, in-person placement test: Feb. 26, 3:00 pm.

At SUNY Westchester Mount Vernon:

Levels 0-2: ELI-ESL 2029MV, $325.

  • UA: 25 M/T/W/Th mornings, Jan. 15–Feb. 26 (skip 1/19), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, online placement test: Jan. 8, 9:00 am.

  • VA: 25 M/T/W/Th mornings, Mar. 9–Apr. 23 (skip 3/16-19), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, online placement test: Mar. 5, 9:00 am.

Levels 3-4: ELI-ESL 2019MV, $325.

  • F: 25 T/Th mornings, Jan. 15–Apr. 14 (skip 3/17, 3/19), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, online placement test: Jan. 8, 9:00 am.

At SUNY Westchester Peekskill:

Levels 0-2: ELI-ESL 2029PE, $325.

  • UA: 25 M/T/W/Th mornings, Jan. 15-Feb. 26 (skip 1/19), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, online placement test: Jan. 8, 9:00 am.

  • UP: 25 M/T/W/Th evenings, Jan. 22–Mar. 4, 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 13, 6:30 pm.
  • VA: 25 M/T/W/Th mornings, Mar. 23-Apr. 30, 9:00am-12 noon, online placement test: Mar. 5, 9:00 am.
  • VP: 25 M/T/W/Th evenings, Mar. 23-Apr. 30, 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Mar. 5, 6:30 pm.

Levels 3-7: ELI-ESL 2019PE, $325.

  • NEW! (A): 25 Sat. all-day, Jan. 24-Apr. 18 (skip 3/21), 9:00 am-3:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 10, 9:00 am.
  • C: 25 M/W evenings, Jan. 26–Apr. 22 (skip 3/16, 3/18), 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 12, 6:30 pm.

At SUNY Westchester Ossining:

Levels 0-2: ELI-ESL 2029OS, $325.

  • UP: 25 M/T/W/Th evenings, Jan. 21–Mar. 3, 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 13, 6:30 pm.
  • ​VP: 25 M/T/W/Th evenings, Mar. 10-Apr. 27 (skip 3/16-19), 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Mar. 5, 6:30 pm.

Levels 3-7: ELI-ESL 2019OS, $325.

  • C: 25 M/W evenings, Jan. 21–Apr. 20 (skip 3/16, 3/18), 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 12, 6:30 pm.

At SUNY Westchester Yonkers:

Levels 0-2: ELI-ESL 2029YR, $325.

  • UP: 25 M/T/W/Th evenings, Jan. 21–Mar. 3, 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 13, 6:30 pm.
  • VP: 25 M/T/W/Th evenings, Mar. 9-Apr. 23 (skip 3/16-19), 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Mar. 5, 6:30 pm.

Levels 3-7: ELI-ESL 2019YR, $325.

  • A: 25 Sat. all-day, Jan. 24-Apr. 18 (skip 3/21), 9:00 am-3:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 10, 9:00 am.
  • C: 25 M/W evenings, Jan. 21–Apr. 20 (skip 3/16, 3/18), 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 12, 6:30 pm.
  • D: 25 T/Th evenings, Jan. 22–Apr. 21 (skip 3/17, 3/19), 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 15, 6:30 pm.
  • F: 25 T/Th mornings, Jan. 20–Apr. 16 (skip 3/17, 3/19), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, online placement test: Jan. 8, 9:00 am.

REMOTE- English as a Second Language Programs (All Levels)

All classes in this section meet live via Zoom.

  • ACL-1: ELI-ESL 2019-ACL1: $325. 25 M-F mornings, Jan. 27–Feb. 27, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, online placement test: Jan. 16, 9:00 am.
  • ACL-2: ELI-ESL 2019-ACL2: $325. 25 M-F mornings, Mar. 24-Apr. 27 (skip 4/3), 9:00 am-12:00 noon, online placement test: Mar. 13, 9:00 am.
  • TWRP A: ESL 2019-TWRP: $325. 25 T/W/Th evenings, Jan. 8–Mar. 4, 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Jan. 6, 6:30 pm. 
  • TWRP B: ESL 2019-TWRP: $325. 25 M-Th evenings, Mar. 10–Apr. 27 (skip 3/16-19), 6:30-9:30 pm, online placement test: Mar. 5, 6:30 pm.