ESL Noncredit Program | Montgomery College, Maryland

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American Pre-Academic and Professional ESL Program

ESL Noncredit Program (formerly APPE) offers courses for students whose first language is not English. Courses include instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. APPE courses range from beginning through advanced levels.

Important Notices:

Students registered in a class scheduled to meet on campus still need to upload vaccination verification. Please submit your proof of vaccination here. https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/return-to-campus/vaccines.html.new window

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Masks are required inside all classrooms on campus.
Registration Instructions:You must register in person. See instructions below for new or returning students.
COVID Special Instructions
- You must be vaccinated to register for an on-campus class.
- For on-campus classes, you must register at least 72 hours before the start date of class.
- If you are visiting Montgomery College or taking a placement test in person, you must show a green check from the Visitor Daily Health Assessment new window when you arrive on campus. Masks are required for students in all classrooms on campus.

We have in-person classes on the Rockville Campus (R) and on the Takoma Park Campus (TP/SS). We also have classes taught remotely through Zoom, Blackboard and other online tools. We offer two types of online classes.

Structured Remote (SR)--will meet online only at scheduled dates and times. You will use Zoom, Blackboard, and other online tools.
Distance Learning (DL)--are online classes for students who need a flexible schedule. You can work at home at your own pace. Each week the instructor will let you know which lessons to work on in Blackboard, a learning management system. You will access videos, instructional materials and discussion forums. There will also be optional opportunities to meet with instructors and classmates over Zoom during the course of the semester.

Registration for Summer 2022

Registration for ESL Noncredit classes begins April 4th. You must register in person. Call us, if you cannot come to campus.

NEW STUDENTS

If you wish to take classes , please contact us by one of these methods:

email: ESL-Rockville@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone or Text Message to: 240-549-2691

Returning Students & New Students with Test Results

Select your classes from the list of APPE Summer 2022 classes and prices (PDF, ) .
Here is a listing of the Summer 2022 Books. (PDF, )
Registration: You must register in person at one of the registration locations by 11:59 p.m. the day before the class begins. Bring the letter (or email) with next class recommendations your instructor sent you at the end of your last class. If you cannot register in person, you must contact Annette Greene at 240-549-2691 or annette.greene@montgomerycollege.edu.
Customer Service: Call Customer Service at 240-567-5188 if you need help.
Class Level: After your course begins, you may be moved to a different class if your teacher finds you are in the wrong level.
In-state Tuition: You may qualify for in-state tuition ( Maryland Resident) based on your visa status in the USA. Contact Customer Service at 240-567-5188 to find out if you qualify. Be ready to provide a picture of your visa documents.
Au Pairs: Au Pairs qualify for in-state tuition by filling out this form: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/_documents/admissions-registration/business-industry-agreement-form.pdf (PDF, )

Degree-Seeking Students

If you took the MC ESL Remote Placement Test online and received an email asking you to contact us, please make an appointment to get your placement by calling 240-549-2691 or emailing us at ESL-Rockville@montgomerycollege.edu.

ESL Placement Test Dates & Times

Please contact us to set up an appointment for a placement test. The test includes an oral interview and a timed writing test. The test takes about one hour. You can call, email or text us below to make an appointment.

Rockville Campus: 220 Campus Center

email: ESL-Rockville@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone or Text Message to: 240-549-2691

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: 230 Cafritz Foundation Arts Center

email: ESL-Rockville@montgomerycollege.edu
Phone or Text Message to : 240-549-2691

Registration Locations

Registration begins April 4th. You must register in-person at one of the locations below:

Rockville Campus: CC 220 (Campus Center)
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: CF 230 (Cafritz Foundation Arts Center)
Germantown Campus: 241 and/or HS 241 and/or 243 (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Gaithersburg Training Center: Room 400=only open Monday to Friday.
Westfield South in Wheaton: Room 306- Currently Closed.

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