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Credit English as a Second Language Success Workshops

Basic Information

The English as a Second Language Success Workshops are for new students whose native language is not English and who wish to enroll in classes. During the workshop, students will take a writing test and a reading/grammar test to determine the best level to begin. 

A counselor will give an orientation to the credit program at College of Marin.

The Success Workshops including testing and the orientation lasts approximately 3.5 hours. 

Before signing up for a Workshop, students must complete an application for admission to College of Marin and a residency form and recieve a college student identification number (#M00).  You may fill these out in person at Admissions and Records or online.

You must arrive at least 15 minutes early. Testing begins promptly at 9 am or 5 pm.

To sign up for a credit workshop:

  • Submit a credit application to Admissions and Records  Admission Application
  • Get a Student ID Number (a “MOO #”) from Admissions and Records
  • Sign–up in person at ESL office in Austin Science Center Room 137 or in the Counseling office in the Student Services building above the cafeteria or contact the ESL Office (415) 485-9642 or the Counseling office (415) 485-9432.
  • The test and workshop are FREE.

Other Services for New Students

CREDIT ESL  (English as a Second Language) Placement Test Schedule

Placement Tests for the Spring 2012 Semester- Kentfield Campus.

Call to register:  415-485-9642 (ESL Office) or 485-9432 (Counseling) or the Testing office (415-485-9469)

(yOU MUST apply to the college FIRST AND OBTAIN YOUR sTUDENT id m00# before you can register for the workshop.)

  • You must arrive at least 15 minutes early.
  • Testing begins promptly at 9 am or 5 pm.
  • You must stay for both the testing and orientation. You will receive final placement at the end.
Day
Date
Time
Kentfield Campus

Tuesday

May 21st, 2013

5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Fusselman Hall 120

Monday

July 29th, 2013

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Fusselman Hall 120

Saturday

August 10th, 2013

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Fusselman Hall 120
Wednesday
August 14th, 2013
5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Fusselman Hall 120
Tuesday
August 20th, 2013
5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Learning Resource Center 150

Friday

August 23rd, 2013

9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Fusselman Hall 120
Wednesday
August 28th, 2013
5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Learning Resource Center 150

*Check –in for the test by 8:45 am or 4:45 pm.  The test BEGINS at 9 am or 5 pm.

Kentfield Map 2013 (PDF)

  • Fusselman Hall = FH
  • Learning Resources Center = LC

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English as a Second Language webpage Web page
Technical Contact: Sara McKinnnon, Noncredit ESL Coordinator, ext. 7924
Content Responsible: Barbara Bonander, Chair of College Skills Department, ext. 7351