English Language Learners
Los Estudiantes del Idioma Inglés
Iowa Western Community College offers classes to help students develop stronger listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. By improving English Language skills, students improve their chances of success in future education and employment.
To enroll in our ELL program and to start developing your English skills, review our orientation schedule (Link to orientation page), select the orientation date that works best for you, and call us at 712-325-3266 to sign-up. We look forward to helping you to reach your goals
Location
Iowa Western Community College
Kinney Hall, Second Floor
2700 College Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Orientation Schedule
Day Orientation
August 26 and September 2, 2022
October 21 and November 4, 2022
December 9, 2022 and January 13, 2023
February 24 and March 10, 2023
April 21 and May 5, 2023
Evening Orientation
August 25 and September 8, 2022
October 20 and November 3, 2022
December 8, 2022 and January 12. 2023
February 23 and March 9, 2023
Class Schedule
Classes take place Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
July 18- September 1, 2022
September 12- October 27, 2022
November 7- December 15, 2022
January 17- March 2, 2023
March 13- April 27, 2023
May 8- June 15, 2023
FAQ
Students who score below 10th grade on a CASAS Reading assessment will be encouraged to participate in regular classroom instruction until a CASAS post-test shows a score of 10th grade or higher.
Students will also need to provide a valid photo identification, social security number, and current-email address to the Adult Education Center during orientation.
*Computer/tablet/smart phone
*Internet Access/Wifi/or Hotspot
**If you do not have access to a working computer, you have the opportunity to qualify to check out a laptop and other accessories through our GEER Grant program.**