Languages - CE Intensive English Program
About Language Programs
There are several opportunities available at Houston Community College to improve your English language skills. Our Continuing Education (CE) Languages Department teaches Intensive English to college students and adults through a curriculum that helps students learn the English language skills for academic studies in the United States or for Houston Community College Certificate Programs. We have lessons and activities that give you practice with real-life experiences such as filling out forms, reading labels, preparing for college, writing resumes and applying for college or for a job.
We offer introductory, intermediate, and low advanced courses to improve your English-language learning with classes that include, grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Degrees and Certificates
Learn more about the Degrees and Certificates offered by this program by visiting the HCC Catalog.
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Mission and Goals
Our Mission
The Continuing Education Intensive English Department at Houston Community College features a staff of highly-qualified and culturally-sensitive staff and faculty ready to meet the needs of language learners by offering programs designed to improve oral and written communication skills for work, academic, and community.
Program Goals
The goals of the CE Intensive English Program are the following:
- Prepare learners for academic success in the American College settings
- Develop communication skills in the global workplace environments
- Enhance intercultural understanding.
Overview
The CE Intensive English Program offers three of the 5 levels of the HCC Intensive English Program— Level Intro, Level 1 and Level 2. Upon completion of the CE Intensive English level 2, students transition to ESOL Level 3 without further testing.
CE Intensive English Full-time Program
The CE Full-time Intensive English Program is for the student who can study 18 to 20 hours per week. Students with F1 Visas are required to enroll in the Full-time CE Intensive English if they place in the lower levels. (Note: F1 or International students will pay out-of-state tuition fees.)
Through the Full-time or Part-time Intensive English Program, you can:
- Learn the English Language
- Improve your communication skills in the English language
- Become fluent and proficient in the English language.
- Progress to the academic ESOL courses.
- Prepare for college coursework.
CE Intensive English Part-time Program
The CE Intensive English Part-time Program is for the student who can study only 8 to 9 hours per week. We provide day, afternoon & evening classes beginning every 8 weeks. For more information, contact one of the HCC locations: Alief Bissonnet, Gulfton, Katy, and Spring Branch.
CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby
CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby
Zoom Lobby schedule for CE Intensive English
- Mondays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Fridays 9:00 – 1:00 p.m.
International Students
International Students intending to enroll in HCC classes should contact the office of International Student Services & Abroad (OISS & SA) at:
oiss.international@hccs.edu or call: 713-718-8521 or
visit the website at: hccs.edu/international
Attendance
Daily attendance is required for successful completion. A student may be dropped for excessive absences or late arrivals to class.
Additional Information –Schedule Only
Schedule – Spring (2025), Summer (2025)
Spring, 2025 - Full-time (Four Classes per semester)
- Full-time: Jan. 21 – May 15
- Full-Time Second Start: Feb. 4 – May 27
Spring, 2025 – Part-time (Two Courses per semester)
- Part-time: January 27 – May 19 (MW); Jan. 28 – May 8 (TTh)
- Part-time Second Start: February 10 – May 12 (MW); Feb. 11 – May 08 (TTh)
Summer, 2025– Full-time (Four Classes per Semester)
- Full-time: June. 3 – Aug. 12
Summer, 2025 – Part-time (Two Classes per Semester)
- Part-time: June. 09 - Aug. 13 (MW); June. 5 - Aug. 14 (TTh)
NOTE: For the Part-Time CE Intensive English:
Students will take two courses per semester; it will take two semesters to complete a level (Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday).
Online Orientation Schedule
CE Intensive English Program – Online Orientations and Placement Testing for New Students
Spring 2025 New Student Orientation & Testing
| Day | Date | Site | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Nov. 18, 2024 | Southeast & Northline (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Tuesday | Nov. 19, 2024 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Wednesday | Nov. 20, 2024 | Katy (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Thursday | 21-Nov-24 | Westloop (In-Person) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Friday | Nov. 22, 2024 | Online | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
| Monday | Dec. 02, 2024 | Southeast & Northline (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Tuesday | Dec. 03, 2024 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Wednesday | Dec. 04, 2024 | Katy (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Thursday | 5-Dec-24 | Westloop (In-Person) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Friday | Dec. 06, 2024 | Online | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
| Monday | Dec. 09, 2024 | Southeast & Northline (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Tuesday | Dec. 10, 2024 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Wednesday | Dec. 11, 2024 | Katy (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Thursday | 12-Dec-24 | Westloop (In-Person) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Friday | Dec. 13, 2024 | Online | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
| Monday | Dec. 16, 2024 | Southeast & Northline (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Tuesday | Dec. 17, 2024 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Monday | Jan. 06, 2025 | Southeast & Northline (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Tuesday | Jan. 07, 2025 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Wednesday | Jan. 08, 2025 | Katy (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Thursday | Jan. 09, 2025 | Westloop (In-Person) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Friday | Jan. 10, 2025 | Online | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
| Monday | Jan. 13, 2025 | Southeast & Northline (ONLINE) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Tuesday | Jan. 14, 2025 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Wednesday | Jan. 15, 2025 | Katy (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Thursday | Jan. 16, 2025 | Westloop (In-Person) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Friday | Jan. 17, 2025 | Online | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
| Tuesday | Jan. 21, 2025 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Wednesday | Jan. 22, 2025 | Katy (Online) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Thursday | Jan. 23, 2025 | Westloop (In-Person) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Friday | Jan. 24, 2025 | Online | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
| Monday | Jan. 27, 2025 | Southeast & Northline (ONLINE) | 6:00 PM (Testing) |
| Tuesday | Jan. 28, 2025 | Online | 2:00 PM (Orientation) |
| Friday | Jan. 31, 2025 | Online | 10:00 AM (Orientation) |
CE Languages
For more information please contact:
| Central | patricia.castro@hccs.edu 713-718-5557 |
|---|---|
| SE/Eastside | patricia.castro@hccs.edu 713-718-6371 |
| NW/Alief Hayes |
juanita.lopez@hccs.edu muhammad.ahmad2@hccs.edu |
| NW/Alief Bissonnet | juanita.lopez@hccs.edu 713-718-5349 |
| NW/Katy | maria.lamshing@hccs.edu 713-718-6689 |
| NE/Northline | cuc.do@hccs.edu 713-718-8014 |
| NW/Spring Branch | bryan.mejia@hccs.edu 713-7185823 |
| Southwest |
isidoro.gordon@hccs.edu fabiana.zenteno@hccs.edu |