Tuition-Free English as a Second Language (ESL)

Learn English Today! ¡Aprende inglés hoy!

Take English as a Second Language classes for free at Ventura College. We offer English classes through live group video calls every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

Toma clases de Inglés gratis en Ventura College. Ofrecemos clases de inglés a través de videollamadas grupales en vivo todos los lunes y miércoles por la noche de 7:00 p.m. a 8:20 p.m.

How to Apply / Cómo aplicar

Complete an application to Ventura College. Complete una solicitud en Español. Para ayuda en español, por favor llame (805) 289-6457. Questions? Try our Online Admissions Support.
Look for your Student ID Number in your email a few days after submitting your application
Select the class(es) you would like to attend
If the semester has not started, you may register online immediately using on the MyVCCCD portal.
If the semester has already started, you can email the instructor. If there is space for more students in the class, the instructor will give you an add code to use in the Portal. We don’t recommend that students try to add after week seven.

About Our Program

The Ventura College Tuition Free English as a Second Language program offers morning and evening ESL classes from Beginning to High-Intermediate levels. Morning classes are offered Monday-Thursday between 8:30 - 10:50 a.m. Evening classes are offered Monday and Wednesday between 7:00-9:15 p.m. Classes are located at the Ventura College East Campus in Santa Paula. ESL classes help students improve their English speaking, listening, reading, and writing for work and life in the community.

Why this Program?

The Ventura College Tuition Free ESL program assists students to build vocabulary and strengthen the ability to read, write and speak English. Students will improve their English grammar and communication skills. Our excellent teachers and staff assist students every step of the way. Students will enjoy meeting people from around the world and making lifelong friends. A resource library and computer laboratory are available at no cost at VCEC. After taking ESL classes, students will feel more confident in their English language skills.

Courses are conveniently offered in the mornings and in the evenings at Ventura College East Campus.

Other Academic Opportunities

Tuition Free ESL students can eventually take credit classes at Ventura College. These classes are called English for Multilingual Students (ENGM). ENGM courses are vocational and college preparatory courses designed for students who speak other languages besides English. The courses are for intermediate to advanced ESL students who plan to further their education for occupational and academic reasons. They can obtain a certificate or Associate Degree, and also gain the opportunity to transfer to a university. For more information visit the English for Multilingual Students webpage.

Contact Us

Ventura College East Campus in Santa Paula

957 Faulkner Road, 106, Santa Paula, CA 93060

Ventura College Main Campus

English Learning Center (ELC)
Located in the North Lot off Loma Vista Road
4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003

For questions, call 805-289-6468 or email vclr@vcccd.edu.