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Finding the Right English Class

Which English Classes Should I Take?

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After completing the English Writing Assessment (EWA) placement test, you will be given a score that will determine which class you can enroll in.

Placement Chart

ScoreCourse Placement
1Adult Basic Education or Intensive English Program
2We would like to speak with you to give you the best advice.
3English 101M (6 credits). It meets the 101 requirement.
4English 101P (4 credits) or 101M (6 credits)
5English 101 (3 credits), or a student may choose 101P (4 credits) or 101M (6 credits)

Class Information

You may be placed into English 101M, English 101 Plus (101P), or English 101.

English 101M

English 101M is a 6 credit class that meets the same learning outcomes as English 101. English 101M is for multilingual students only. After passing 101M, you will be able to take English 102.

English 101M offers:

  • Smaller classes
  • Three hours per week of additional classroom time with the teacher and a learning assistant
  • More time to do work and ask questions in class

English 101P

English 101P is a 4 credit class that meets the same learning outcomes as English 101. After passing 101P, you will be able to take English 102.

English 101P offers:

  • One hour per week of additional classroom time with the teacher and a smaller group of students
  • More time to do work and ask questions in class