Adult English as a Second Language

Butte College · Chico / Oroville / Orland / online

Build English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through free adult classes, including academic, technology, citizenship, and workforce options.

Tuition: Tuition-free
Format: Noncredit; morning, evening, and online options vary by location
Length / pace: Open entry; students may start at any time, subject to current class availability

Current Fall 2026 class schedule lists Chico Center and online sections; verify open seats before enrolling

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Adult English as a Second Language

Noncredit adult ESL courses; course completion is not a separate certificate · Butte College

Official enrollment route

Choose a current ESL class and location

Contact the ESL program with your preferred course and location, or review the current Butte College schedule. Course availability changes by term.

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A possible next step is not a guaranteed transfer, admission, license, or job offer.

Before you apply

Use this as a planning checklist. Checking an item does not verify eligibility.

RequiredClasses are open to adults learning English. A high school diploma, immigration papers, and Social Security number are not required.Source

RequiredComplete the ESL application and email it to esl@butte.edu with the preferred location and class. Walk-ins are welcome; confirm current registration instructions with the program.Source

What to do next

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What still needs confirmation

The source page describes course offerings and enrollment but does not publish a fixed completion duration or promise of entry into a later certificate or degree.

Requirements can change. Confirm current details with the school before applying.

Requirements and course information

Free; Butte College states there is no cost · Open entry; students may start at any time, subject to current class availability

Required: Classes are open to adults learning English. A high school diploma, immigration papers, and Social Security number are not required.
Required: Complete the ESL application and email it to esl@butte.edu with the preferred location and class. Walk-ins are welcome; confirm current registration instructions with the program.

Selected examples from the official list of noncredit ESL class options. Students should contact Butte College about the appropriate class and current section locations.

ESL 301: ESL Level 1 (Noncredit course option)
ESL 305: Academic Reading & Writing (Noncredit course option)
ESL 340: Technology Skills (Noncredit course option)
ESL 350: Workforce Training (Noncredit course option)

Sources

Butte College English as a Second Language: https://www.butte.edu/academic-programs/community-programs/esl/

Butte College Fall 2026 ESL class schedule: https://www.butte.edu/student-resources/academic-resources/curriculum-tools/class-schedule/2026FA/