English as a Second Language

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Molloy offers a number of levels of ESL training from beginning levels to more advanced. All new students are required to take a placement exam prior to registration to determine the appropriate level they should register for. There is no fee for this exam.

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Placement Exam

New Students: The ESL Placement Exam is conducted at our Information and Registration Sessions every January, May and September. For the Information and Registration Session dates and to register, click here or call 516.323.3550. To arrange to take the exam during office hours, call our office at 516.323.3550.

Continuing Students: Registration is available for those students who have studied ESL at Molloy College in the past. Please see the Registration section at the bottom of this page for details.

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Course Descriptions and Scheduling 

Everyday ENGLISH - Introduction to ESL
This course is for those students who have little or no knowledge of the English language and need to improve their literacy level. This course emphasizes listening comprehension and speaking through instruction in the sounds of English intonation patterns and techniques of conversation. Communicative competence is expanded with an emphasis on writing styles and critical reading skills. No prerequisite. This course is generally offered in the evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and/or on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - Noon starting in September.
Instructor: Mihaela Hodovanu
Course Number: ES-0100 Tuition: $200
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ESL CONVERSATION
This course will help students improve their listening and speaking skills. Students will learn to communicate more effectively in daily situations. Students will discuss interested topic in small discussion groups with fellow classmates. Students will speak only English during class. This course is generally offered in the evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and/or on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - Noon starting in September.
Instructor: Mihaela Hodovanu
Course Number: ES-0220 Tuition: $200
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Registration

Please note that all new students are required to take a placement exam prior to registration to determine the appropriate level they should register for. There is no fee for this exam. The ESL Placement Exam will be conducted at our Information and Registration Sessions in September and January. To reserve a seat for the placement exam or to arrange to take the exam during office hours, please call our office at 516.323.3550.

Students should register for classes at least one week prior to the start of classes to insure enough time for you to get your confirmation and parking permit. However, you can register up until the day of class. Please note that some of our classes do close out and some of our classes do cancel, so you may be taking a chance of not getting into the course of your choice by waiting.

To register online, in person, by phone, by fax or by mail, click here. You will be able to pay for your classes online by ACH check or by MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card. If you pay by credit card there will be a fee of 2.95% for domestic cards and 4.25% for international cards added to the tuition. 

Confirmation of your registration and classroom assignments will be mailed or emailed to you upon receipt of your registration.

Mailing List

The schedule of classes comes out twice a year (January and July) to students who have made an inquiry or registered within the last 6 months. However, the most up-to-date scheduling information can be found on the program webpage. We will also email you reminders of the upcoming schedule if you have provided us with an email address. Join our mailing list.

Questions?

If you have any questions call 516.323.3550 or e-mail conted@molloy.edu.