Language Pathway Program
Choose our Language Pathway Program to learn English if:
- You want to study as a first-time-in-college F1 international student, but you were not able to meet the English proficiency admission standards to be able to
start by taking only college classes
or - You were admitted to TCC as a first-time-in-college F1 international student, but you did not pass the reading and / or writing portion(s) of the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2)
Learn more on this page:
- What is the Language Pathway Program?
- Am I eligible?
- What English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses will I take?
- Will I take other courses?
- How do I register?
- Student Accessibility Resources
- Contact us
What is the Language Pathway Program (LPP)?
This program helps you build the English language skills you need to be successful in your college studies in the U.S.
You will take both developmental and credit English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses to prepare for a Student Exchange and Visitor (SEVP)-certified degree program.
Not Just Courses
This program will also give you time to adjust to the United States and its academic system.
You will also get to know American culture. We offer activities outside of regular classes where you will meet other people and speak English. Sometimes you will spend time with native speakers, too.
Plus, you will study with a diverse community of students.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if:
- You want to apply for admission as a first-time-in-college F1 student at TCC, but your score on the internet-based TOEFL is between 30 and 70, or your score on IELTS (overall band) is between 3 and 5
- You were accepted to TCC as an F1 student, but you didn’t pass the reading and / or writing portions of the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2)
You are not eligible if you:
- Have passed the reading and / or writing portions of the TSI-A
What English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses will I take?
About Our ESOL Courses
After you take a placement test, we look at your scores and place you in the best ESOL courses for your language level.
These ESOL courses will help you build the skills and confidence you need to succeed in college credit courses.
Our instructors focus on improving your English through practice in 4 ESOL skills:
- Listening & Speaking (Oral Communication)
- Reading & Vocabulary
- Writing
- Grammar
Each skill has lower advanced, middle advanced, and upper advanced levels to meet your needs.
We offer ESOL courses during the long fall and spring semesters as well as during the shorter summer sessions.
Please note that we offer only face-to-face ESOL courses. We do not currently offer online ESOL courses.
Courses
ESOL Listening & Speaking
(Oral Communication)
ESOL Grammar
- ESOL-0304 Grammar for Non-Native Speakers 1
- ESOL-0305 Grammar for Non-Native Speakers 2
- ESOL-0306 Grammar for Non-Native Speakers 3
ESOL Reading & Vocabulary
ESOL Writing
- ESOL-0310 Writing for Non-Native Speakers 1
- ESOL-0311 Writing for Non-Native Speakers 2
- ESOL-0312 Writing for Non-Native Speakers 3
Note: All these courses may not be offered at every TCC campus. Check with the Language Pathway Program on your campus for more information.
Will I take other courses?
Yes, you will also take credit subject courses that are part of your degree program.
Together—your ESOL and degree-related courses—will be a full course load of 12 or more credit hours per semester.
You will work with your career advisor and International Admissions in order to maintain all F-1 Visa requirements.
How do I register?
Contact your career advisor or International Admissions for more information.
Student Accessibility Resources
If you have a qualifying disability (as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act), you can register with the Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) for accommodations at TCC.
Contact
Language Pathway Program
Updated January 20, 2023