English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Courses

NCEL 034—ESL Combined Skills Level 3

English as a Second Language (ESL) Combined Skills Level 3 is a 16-week, non-credit English language (NCEL) course that assists students in further developing fluency and accuracy in English speaking and reading skills for college and workplace success. 

Students will develop and apply additional strategies for comprehending and processing written and spoken passages. They will also expand their vocabulary-building skills and improve their reading strategies, reading and listening comprehension, and speaking skills. 

This class is offered in a Hyflex course format, which requires students to attend in-person classes and complete four to six hours of online coursework weekly outside of the classroom on their own time. Audio equipment and computers are available on campus for students who do not have access to technology and the internet to complete the required work, which aids students’ English proficiency development.

Placement score requirements
Accuplacer English as a Second Language (ESL) Test AVERAGE 89-99 (ESOL 3; no score below 84), and Listening >50 (ESLL 1)
OR
Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) Life and Work Reading 201-210 / CASAS Life and Work Listening 200-209

If you have not taken the Accuplacer ESL or the CASAS placement tests, please take the Accuplacer ESL placement test through Lansing Community College Testing Services to determine your placement scores or levels.

Course details
The NCEL 034—ESL Combined Skills Level 3 course is offered during the fall and spring semesters and takes 16 weeks to complete. 

Course format: Hyflex (Students must attend the in-person class times and complete additional online coursework weekly outside of the classroom) 

Schedule: 6:10 - 8:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, January 12 - May 11, 2026 (Spring 2026 semester)

Location: LCC Downtown Campus

Cost: $150 for in-district residents or $700 for international students. Visit lcc.edu/tuition to determine your residency status.

Registration: To register for this class, follow the non-credit course enrollment steps detailed on the Job Training Center website. This includes applying to Lansing Community College and registering in the college’s course registration system (Banner). 

If you have any questions, please contact the LCC Job Training Center by calling 517-483-1857 or emailing jtc@lcc.edu.

16-week course

Dates: January 12-May 11, 2026

Day: Monday and Wednesday

Time: 6:10 – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Main Campus

To register for this class, follow the non-credit course enrollment steps on the Job Training Center website.

ESOL 098 - ESL Combined Skills Level 4

Prepares non-native speakers of English for success in college courses. A theme-based approach helps learners develop reading, writing, academic vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis on technology skills for academic work including word processing, MLA/APA format, D2L dropbox and discussion boards. Students should meet with an academic advisor to determine which concurrent enrollment options to select.

Prerequisite Courses:
Minimum 2.5 in (ESOL 090 and ESOL 095) or placement scores noted below

Placement Scores:
ESOL 4 or (Reading Level 2 and Writing Level 2)

Co-requisite Courses:
MUSC 241 or PSYC 200 (excluding online and online hybrid sections) or THEA 110

Recommended:
Concurrent enrollment in NCEL 101

Course Note: An exit competency of 2.5 awards Reading Level 4 and Writing Level 4 and allows enrollment in ESOL 099 - ESL Combined Skills Level 5, and the concurrent enrollment options associated with that course.

Hyflex course (in-person or online)

Instructor: Aleksandra Carpio

Location: Main Campus

To register for this class, follow the for-credit course enrollment process on the International Student website.

ESOL 099 - ESL Combined Skills Level 5

Advanced-level non-native speakers of English will develop reading, vocabulary, and grammar skills for academic success. Students will use college-level texts to develop reading, writing, and critical skills. Emphasis on technology skills for academic work. Students should meet with an academic advisor to determine which concurrent enrollment options to select. Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6 are granted upon successful completion (exit competency 2.5).

Prerequisite Course:
Minimum 2.5 in ESOL 098 or Placement Scores noted below

Placement Scores:
(Reading Level 4 and Writing Level 4) or (ESOL Level 5)

Co-requisite Course:
ENGL 121 (ENGL 124 or ENGL 127 may be substituted with approval from the English Department)

Recommended:
Concurrent enrollment in NCEL 101

Hyflex course (in-person or online)

Instructor: Aleksandra Carpio

Location: Main Campus

To register for this class, follow the for-credit course enrollment process on the International Student website.