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COLLEGE PREP ESL

Noncredit ESL at the Verdugo Campus

Welcome to College Prep ESL!

Our spring semester is February 17 - June 10, 2026. Registration begins on February 4. We look forward to seeing you this spring!

Spring 2026 Class Schedule

LEVEL
CLASS NUMBER
ROOM
INSTRUCTOR
CLASS MEETS
Level 2 2989 SV 225  Abby Sider Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Level 3
2916 SV 127
Karin Drummond Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Level 4 2979 AT 232

Sara Sadeghilar

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Level 5 2938 AD 221 Melina Hovsepian Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Advanced Conversation

2936 SV 127 Megan Ernst Monday and Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.-2:41 p.m.

 How to register

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Please contact Megan with any questions. mernst@glendale.edu

Take FREE College Prep ESL classes to help you get ready for credit!

Students attending workshop at the Verdugo CampusTake College Prep ESL classes for free and get prepared for credit classes! All classes meet in person at GCC's Verdugo Campus. College Prep students can enjoy a pleasant student lounge and easy access to Verdugo activities.

COLLEGE PREP ESL CLASSES OFFER:

  • Easy transition from noncredit to credit
  • Top-quality instruction in grammar, speaking, listening, and reading 
  • Additional practice in academic writing
  • Regular visits from academic counselors
  • Regular visits from a Credit ESL professor, who can advise you on credit courses
  • Presentations to help you learn about credit programs and services like financial aid, registration, choosing credit classes, and academic counseling

COLLEGE PREP ESL LOCATION
Verdugo Campus, AT 103
Campus Map

COLLEGE PREP ESL CLASSES ARE:
  • FREE, with no special documentation required.
  • Available for Noncredit ESL students at Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • Offered in person Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Verdugo Campus.
  • A perfect gateway to mirrored classes, which allow you to take a Credit ESL class for free.