Credit courses are tuition-based and prepare students with the academic language skills necessary to be successful in 大学 and career. Placement testing is required for each program and scores determine which courses you are eligible to register for.

Non-credit courses are designed to teach basic English language skills for daily life, 为学生准备学分非母语英语课程课程, 或者在工作中取得成功. 非学分课程全年9周. Most of the non-credit courses are free or have a small fee.

The number of courses you take depends on the results of your placement test and whether you want to be full-time (12 credits) or part-time (3-9 credits.) 非母语英语课程 courses are offered in the skill areas of reading, writing, speaking/listening. Beginning 非母语英语课程 students may want to take each of these courses while some students will test out of a particular skill area. Students may also choose to take content courses at the same time as advanced 非母语英语课程 courses. International students must be full-time and take a minimum of 12 credits. It is important to discuss your courses with an 非母语英语课程 招生 Representative or Academic Advisor to make sure you are on the best path forward.

即使你在美国上过学, you may still want to take the advanced courses in particular because they offer specialized linguistic support that prepares you for 大学-level work. International students who have studied English for a long time may also want to take the advanced level course, 非母语英语课程 251(学术英语), which helps students become familiar with American writing styles and course expectations. 我们强烈建议你参加 ACT 非母语英语课程分班考试 首先要确定.

非学分项目不提供大学学分.

You do earn 大学 credit for 非母语英语课程 courses in the credit program, 但是你的成绩不计入你的GPA, 除了非母语英语课程 251(学术英语).) You may receive credit for 非母语英语课程 251 as an humanities elective in some majors. All 非母语英语课程 courses are 3-credits except 非母语英语课程 251(学术英语), which is 6-credits.

Most students taking 6 credits or more qualify for some type of financial assistance. You should make sure you have completed the FAFSA on time to learn if you are eligible for federal or state financial aid.

Non-citizens must have an “eligible noncitizen” status to qualify for financial aid.

If you have a bachelor’s degree from any country, you are not eligible for federal or state grants.

所有学生必须参加非母语英语课程分班考试 被安排在适当的水平课程. 测试是免费的. Testing hours are available regularly during the day by appointment at both the Donley Center in 艾伦镇 and at the Main Campus in Schnecksville.

If English is an additional language for you, plan to take the 非母语英语课程 placement test. 非母语英语课程 students are placed in 非母语英语课程 courses based on 非母语英语课程 Test scores, a writing sample, and an interview. Students below a certain level are advised to take non-credit 非母语英语课程 courses at the Donley Center. It is not unusual for students to test at different levels in reading, writing, and speaking. 有些学生并不需要这些领域的课程. You should work with the 非母语英语课程 Assistant after you complete the exam to determine the best placement for you.

即使你在美国上过学 for a long time, you may still want to take the advanced 非母语英语课程 courses in particular because they offer specialized linguistic support that prepares you for 大学-level work. International students who have studied English for a long time may also want to take the advanced level course, 非母语英语课程 251(学术英语), which helps students become familiar with American writing styles and course expectations.

重要提示:准备3个小时的时间. Children are not permitted to stay with you during the test, 而且他们可能还在大楼里. 请准时. If you are late for your test, you may have to reschedule.

LCCC为学生提供多种支持. Tutoring in language and subject courses is available for free for 非母语英语课程 students (and all students) by appointment at both main campus and the Donley Center. Counselors are also available at both campuses to help students with issues such as test anxiety and study skills.

LCCC is pleased to accept international students who wish to study English or complete a degree or certification. 国际学生可以遵循 申请过程 或电子邮件 international@foillweb.com 了解更多信息.