1. Are you eligible for our English classes?
Students must be living or working in our service area (Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Bryan counties) and must be present for in-person registration.
Students must provide an unexpired photo identification as follows:
US Citizens–driver’s license, state ID, US passport, or military ID
Permanent Residents–permanent resident card
Nonimmigrant Aliens–employment authorization card, US visa (NOT B1/B2 or F1 unless with a USCIS form showing an application for change of status or asylum pending), or a document issued by the US government with a photograph & A-number
Photos on phones are not accepted. You must provide the actual document or identification.
Note that a driver’s license or state ID is only sufficient for US citizens. If you are a permanent resident, bring your green card. If you are a nonimmigrant alien, bring your documents that show your status here, such as your work permit or your passport with a US visa.
Students must be 16 years and older. Students aged 16-17 years must have a parent or guardian present at registration and bring a letter of non-enrollment from public school.
2. Are you ready to commit to our English classes?
Students must commit to taking a placement test, attending class for 40-60 hours (2-3 months), and taking a second test to demonstrate progress. Students must attend class regularly and consistently for a minimum of 6 hours per week.
3. How to join our English classes?
Step 1: Make a registration appointment – All students must make an appointment for an in-person registration session. To make a registration appointment
**Registration for Spring semester session 1 is now closed.
Sign-up for Spring semester session 2 classes will open on February 4th, 2026.**
Step 2: Attend your registration session – After you make an appointment, you will attend your registration session. At registration, you will complete your online application. Registration should take about 1 hour. You will receive all the information you need about our class schedule, program requirements and student opportunities. Please remember to bring your chosen form of ID.
Step 3: Take a placement test – At your registration session you will receive a date to return to take your placement test. This test usually takes about 1 hour and will help us find the right class level for you.
Step 4: Begin English classes – After you complete your test, you will receive a class placement and you will be ready to start classes.
**You may not register for ESL classes at our campuses. You must sign-up using the above link. If our registration is closed, you must wait until our next registration session opens.**