Catonsville ESOL Registration

Want to learn English?

Attend an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) placement and registration session. Registration must be done in person—no online, phone, or mail-in registration.

• All new students must take a test. Returning students may not have to take a test if they can show registration papers or a certificate from a previous semester.
• No family or friends are allowed inside the room (only registering students).
• Arrive on time. First-come, first-served basis (allow for up to 3 hours). Classes fill up quickly!

Cost

• Classes are free (grant-funded).*
• After enrolling, you must buy a textbook and workbook, available at any CCBC campus bookstore.

Eligibility

• Students must be at least 18 years old.
• Students cannot be in high school or planning to attend high school.
• *Students with an F-1 or J-1 Visa cannot register for grant-funded classes. 

Class Details

Classes help students learn English for daily life, work, and understanding U.S. civics. ESOL classes are available in person and online through Zoom.

You can register at any walk-in placement session. See the ESOL page for more details and information.