Languages - CE Intensive English Program

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About Language Programs

There are several opportunities available at Houston Community College to improve your English language skills. Our Continuing Education (CE) Languages Department teaches Intensive English to college students and adults through a curriculum that helps students learn the English language skills for academic studies in the United States or for Houston Community College Certificate Programs. We have lessons and activities that give you practice with real-life experiences such as filling out forms, reading labels, preparing for college, writing resumes and applying for college or for a job.

We offer introductory, intermediate, and low advanced courses to improve your English-language learning with classes that include, grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Additional Information

Mission and Goals

Our Mission

The Continuing Education Intensive English Department at Houston Community College features a staff of highly-qualified and culturally-sensitive staff and faculty ready to meet the needs of language learners by offering programs designed to improve oral and written communication skills for work, academic, and community.

 

Program Goals

The goals of the CE Intensive English Program are the following:

  • Prepare learners for academic success in the American College settings
  • Develop communication skills in the global workplace environments
  • Enhance intercultural understanding. 

 

 

Overview

The CE Intensive English Program offers three of the 5 levels of the HCC Intensive English Program— Level Intro, Level 1 and Level 2.  Upon completion of the CE Intensive English level 2, students transition to ESOL Level 3 without further testing. 

CE Intensive English Full-time Program

The CE Full-time Intensive English Program is for the student who can study 18 to 20 hours per week.  Students with F1 Visas are required to enroll in the Full-time CE Intensive English if they place in the lower levels.  (Note: F1 or International students will pay out-of-state tuition fees.)

Through the Full-time or Part-time Intensive English Program, you can:

  • Learn the English Language
  • Improve your communication skills in the English language
  • Become fluent and proficient in the English language.
  • Progress to the academic ESOL courses.
  • Prepare for college coursework.

 

CE Intensive English Part-time Program

The CE Intensive English Part-time Program is for the student who can study only 8 to 9 hours per week. We provide day, afternoon & evening classes beginning every 8 weeks. For more information, contact one of the HCC locations: Alief Bissonnet, Gulfton, Katy, and Spring Branch.

 

CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby

CE Intensive English Virtual Services Lobby

Zoom Lobby schedule for CE Intensive English

  • Mondays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Fridays 9:00 – 1:00 p.m.

 

International Students

International Students intending to enroll in HCC classes should contact the office of  International Student Services & Abroad (OISS & SA) at:

oiss.international@hccs.edu or call: 713-718-8521 or

visit the website at: hccs.edu/international

 

Attendance

Daily attendance is required for successful completion. A student may be dropped for excessive absences or late arrivals to class.

 

Online Orientation Schedule

Summer 2025 New Student Orientation & Testing

Day 

Date 

Site 

Time

Monday

July 14, 2025

Southeast & Northline (Online)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

July 15, 2025

Online

2:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

July 17, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

July 18, 2025

Online

10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

July 21, 2025

Southeast & Northline (Online)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

July 22, 2025

Online

2:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

July 24, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

July 25, 2025

Online

10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

July 28, 2025

Southeast & Northline (Online)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

July 29, 2025

Online

2:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

July 31, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Aug. 01, 2025

Online

10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Aug. 04, 2025

Southeast & Northline (Online)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Aug. 05, 2025

Online

2:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Aug. 07, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Aug. 08, 2025

Online

10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Aug. 11, 2025

Southeast & Northline (Online)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Aug. 12, 2025

Online

2:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Aug. 14, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Aug. 15, 2025

Online

10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Aug. 18, 2025

Southeast & Northline (Online)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Aug. 19, 2025

Online

2:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Aug. 21, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Friday

Aug. 22, 2025

Online

10:00 AM (Orientation)

Monday

Aug. 25, 2025

Southeast & Northline (Online)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Tuesday

Aug. 26, 2025

Online

2:00 PM (Orientation)

Thursday

Aug. 28, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

Thursday

Sept. 04, 2025

Westloop

(In Person)

6:00 PM (Testing)

 

The scheduling of dates is contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment requirements and therefore may be subject to cancellation in the event of insufficient student participation.

 

Contact Us

CE Languages

For more information please contact:

Central

patricia.castro@hccs.edu
713-718-5557 

SE/Eastside

patricia.castro@hccs.edu
713-718-6371

NW/Alief Hayes

juanita.lopez@hccs.edu
713-718-5349

muhammad.ahmad2@hccs.edu 
713-718-6769

NW/Alief Bissonnet

juanita.lopez@hccs.edu
713-718-5349

NW/Katy

maria.lamshing@hccs.edu
713-718-6689

NE/Northline

cuc.do@hccs.edu
713-718-8014

NW/Spring Branch

bryan.mejia@hccs.edu
713-7185823

Southwest

isidoro.gordon@hccs.edu
713-718-7581

fabiana.zenteno@hccs.edu
713-718-7720