Department Profile

Academic Calendar Academic Programs Apply and Register Catalog Credit/Noncredit Class Schedule Distance Education Financial Aid International Students Returning Students Student Life MyCOM/Student Portal Student Services

Academic Calendar Admissions and Records Buy Textbooks Online Catalog COM Library Credit/Noncredit Class Schedule Distance Education Financial Aid Learning Resources / Labs Student Life MyCOM/Student Portal Student Services

Academic Calendar Basic Skills Initiative Blackboard WebCT Curriculum Committee Employment Opportunities Faculty Handbook Faculty & Staff Directory MyCOM/Student Portal Office of Student Learning PRIE Staff Development

About the College Athletics & P.E. Board of Trustees COM Foundation Community Education Communications/Relations Employment Opportunities Facilities Modernization Maps & Directions Office of the President Institutional Planning Police Department

College Web Site Employee Directory Departments & Programs Indian Valley Campus Kentfield Campus

Academic Programs Apply and Register Athletics & P.E. Catalog Credit/Noncredit Class Schedule Distance Education Facilities Modernization International Students Learning Resources/Labs Library People at COM Police Department Student Services

Please select a department chair, staff member or program for further details. You may use the phone extension with either of the main numbers below.

Press the Close button to return to the previous page.

English As A Second Language

Main Office: HC 101

Phone Ext: 7642

Department Website: www.marin.edu/departments/esl/

Main Numbers: (415) 457-8811 / (415) 883-2211

About the Department

English as a Second Language

Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program is designed for F-1 foreign students and residents preparing to enter American colleges or universities. Classes meet 20 hours per week for 16 weeks and provide instruction in all English skills and TOEFL preparation. Field trips to museums, parks, and events acquaint students with American culture and create a strong support network. The Intensive English Program is fee-based and is offered at the Indian Valley Campus only. Part-time programs (5 to 15 hours) are available for residents, as well as shorter eight-week programs. Students do not receive college credit for the program. Web address: www.marincommunityed.org
and www.marin.edu/IEP Tel: (415)-883-2211, ext. 8579.

Noncredit ESL Classes
Noncredit ESL classes are designed for adults in the community who want to improve their English to survive in an English-speaking community, to get or keep a job, or to prepare for academic courses. Day, evening and Saturday classes are available for beginning to low-intermediate proficiency levels on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses as well as in San Rafael and Novato. Students must take a noncredit assessment test before registering. These classes are free. For more information call: (415)485-9642.

Credit ESL Classes
Credit ESL classes are offered for college credit to students at intermediate to advanced proficiency levels. Classes at each level focus on grammar, speaking/listening, reading/vocabulary or writing. Early registration is strongly advised. To enroll in credit ESL classes, students must take a College of Marin ESL Student Success Workshop that includes placement testing, counseling and orientation before enrolling in classes. Students may call the ESL Office or the Counseling Office to sign up for a workshop. For more information, call (415)485-9642.

Chairs

Name	Send Email	Office	Phone
Bonander, Barbara		HC 203	7351
Mc Kinnon, Sara H		HC 138	7924

Staff

Name	Send Email	Office	Phone	Position
Romo Padilla, Lupe		HC 101	7642	Executive Secretary
Suarez, Alejandro		HC 101	7644	Executive Secretary

Programs

Program

English

English as a Second Language

College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

© Copyright 2010 College of Marin Kentfield Campus, 835 College Avenue, Kentfield, California 94904 · Indian Valley Campus, 1800 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, California 94949 · Telephone: (415) 457-8811 · Webmaster: WeListen@marin.edu

For any member of the community seeking accommodations for the disabled, please contact (415) 485-9340. College of Marin students seeking academic adjustments should contact (415) 485-9406.