Find the Right English Class for You

Bergen Community College offers 12 ESL courses for different English levels, from beginner to advanced.

New classes begin every 7 weeks.

To get started, take our free English placement test.

Register here or walk in Monday through Thursday 9am -12pm or 6pm – 9pm to take the free placement test.*

355 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

* The free placement test promotion begins March 19, 2026 and is available to new students only.

ESL Introduction to the English Language is the 1st course of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

ESL Beginner I is the second half of the 1st course of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

ESL Beginner II is part of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

ESL Intermediate I is part of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

ESL Intermediate II is part of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

ESL Advanced I is part of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

ESL Advanced II is part of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

ESL Writing and Conversation is part of our Core ESL program. Core Courses take students from Beginner to Advanced proficiency in English. Students’ abilities and learning priorities are targeted at each level. All four language elements (reading, writing, listening, speaking) are practiced in realistic contexts. As students move from level to level new skills and content are introduced into classes.

This full-morning course is for Intermediate and Advanced students, who wish to focus on speaking skills for a complete 7-week cycle. Practice pronunciation skills to communicate clearly and accurately. Content includes vowel and consonant systems, and practice rhythm, intonation and sequencing. Mastery of easy word patterns through fast-paced drills and interactive, fun conversation activities.
Prerequisite: Intermediate I or Placement Test

Keep the conversation going in this beginner-level course! Practice speaking about everyday topics in a fun and comfortable atmosphere. Use the vocabulary and grammar you learned in your morning class. Improve your speaking and communication skills! Prerequisite: Beginner I or Placement Test

Add this intermediate-level speaking course to your program! Practice how to communicate with better pronunciation, speaking and listening skills, while increasing vocabulary. Discussion of a wide variety of practical and current subjects encourages students to express their feelings, ideas, and opinions. Discussion and conversation form the basis of weekly assignments.

ESL-Speaking and Pronunciation (SD-110) Add this advanced-level speaking course to your program! Build effectiveness and confidence when speaking English. Emphasis is on practicing rules for stress, rhythm, and intonation and refining vowel and consonant patterns.
Prerequisite: Advanced I or Placement Test

Find Your English Level. It’s Easy!

Register online for your FREE ESL Placement Test

Come in (walk-in) at one of these times:
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Take the test and learn your English level

📍 355 Main Street, Hackensack

✅ Your registration is good for 30 days
✅ Promotion starts March 19, 2026
✅ For new students only