
English for Second Language Learners
About Our ESLL Programs
The ESLL Department at Foothill College offers both non-credit and credit courses with six levels of courses to meet the needs of our community.
Featured Spring Classes
Non-Credit Courses
NCEL 427 High-Intermediate Reading Credit Courses
ESLL 26 Advanced Reading and Composition—Equivalent to ENGL 1A for GE and transfer |
Our Students
I have been in the non-credit ESL classes since spring. My son encouraged me and helped me find Foothill online…I have been enjoying these classes so far. I will study hard and I hope someday I can get a degree.
–Yuwan, from Taiwan.
You'll meet other students from diverse backgrounds in our in our ESL classes. There
is no dominant language group, so students will be in classes with others from a number
of different countries.
You'll also have access to a range of student services.
Our Faculty
Our faculty members hold Master's Degrees in Teaching English as a Second Language and have had extensive teaching experience both in the United States and abroad. See our ESLL faculty directory to see a list of instructors and their biographies.


Division Office Contacts
Valerie Fong, Division Dean Phone: 650.949.7135 Email: fongvalerie@fhda.edu |
Language Arts Division |