SCC Expands English as a Second Language Classes to Warrenton

Published: 08/26/2010

Students are required to appear in person at Holy Rosary Catholic School in Warrenton at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, to register for classes. Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 9, and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Registration will be held every Tuesday.

“We are looking forward to our new partnership with the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and School in Warrenton,” said Diane Schroeder, associate dean of extended learning. “There has been a major growth of the immigrant community needing ESL services in Warren County over the past several years, and we are happy to address that need.”

SCC offers free English as a Second Language classes at several other locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. To see a list of locations, go to www.stchas.edu/ael.

The ESL classes will teach reading, writing, speaking and listening/understanding skills in English and will help students integrate into the American culture and integrate into the community.

For more information about the ESL program at SCC, call 636-922-8411 or visit www.stchas.edu/ael.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.