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ESL Noncredit Division

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We offer ESL (English As a Second Language) classes for adults in morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at a number of locations in the Glendale area. Six levels of classes, Level 0 through Level 5, are available for the ESL student. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills are integrated into each class. There are also specialized skills classes: conversation, pronunciation, citizenship, English for Work, College Prep, and Armenian and Spanish support.


Noncredit ESL Apply & Register Info
Course Descriptions & Course Sequence
ESL level classes and course sequence.
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Conversation, pronunciation, citizenship, English for Work, College Prep, and Armenian and Spanish support.
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Class schedule and Noncredit ESL registration information.
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Grammar guides and student resources
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We are so glad that you are interested in learning English at Glendale Community College. Our classes are very popular, and we have many new students enrolling! To be able to enroll in Noncredit ESL classes you need to:

  1. Do the Glendale Community College application for noncredit
  2. Get a Glendale Community College Student ID number after the application
  3. Sign up to take a Placement Workshop

We are committed to supporting your learning English to help you succeed. We currently have online and in-person classes to meet your English language learning needs. You can enroll in classes during the semester as long as there is room in the classes.


First week procedure: Students must come to class on the first day on time, or they may be dropped. Online students can find the class information in Canvas. The class link (Zoom) will be in Canvas. The class link WILL NOT BE EMAILED. Students must show eligibility for their level.

If you need technical help (Canvas, Zoom, MYGCC, or student email), please contact the Garfield Campus Computer Lab located in room MP 309 or via phone at (818)240-1000 ext. 5092.

If you have any questions or need any help, please contact the Garfield Welcome Center or the Noncredit ESL office.

We look forward to seeing you in our classes! Sincerely,Noncredit ESL Division  

Classes are free!

No documentation required to register.

Students may begin classes at any time depending on space availability.

We offer ESL (English As a Second Language) classes for adults in morning, afternoon, and evening sessions at a number of locations in the Glendale area. Six levels of classes, Level 0 through Level 5, are available for the ESL student. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills are integrated into each class. There are also specialized skills classes: conversation, pronunciation, citizenship, English for Work, College Prep, and Armenian and Spanish support.

For information about any location, please call: (818) 240-1000 Ext. 5033

ESL Office Location Garfield: Tropico Building Room 200 (TR 200)

ESL Office Location Verdugo: AT 103 (open in Spring 2026)

Classes are offered at the following locations:

Garfield Campus
1122 E. Garfield Ave.
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 240-1000, ext. 5033

Verdugo Campus (open in Fall 2025)
1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 240-1000, ext. 5669