MVC Fall Classes
Here are the Tuition-Free certificates and classes offered at Moreno Valley College!
English As a Second Language
Beginning American College English (ESL-846)
Section # 28913, Lecture, MW, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, 8/24/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Students should be aware that course is taught in English.
Description: Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading,
and oral language expression in academic American English language at beginning level
to prepare students to enter ESL-847. Students will produce a minimum of 1,000 words
or more of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on academic paragraph writing
in response to reading. 90.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Low-Intermediate American College English (ESL-847)
Section # 28914, Lecture, TTH, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, 8/24/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 846 or ESL 46 or qualifying placement.
Description: Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading,
and oral language expression in academic American English language at a low-intermediate
level to prepare students to enter ESL 848. Students will produce a minimum of 1,750
words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on academic paragraph writing
in response to reading. 90.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
Intermediate American College English (ESL-848)
Section # 28915, Lecture & Online Lab, Mondays, 10:40 AM – 1:10 PM, 8/24/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 847 or ESL 47 or qualifying placement.
Description: Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing reading,
and oral language expression in academic American English language at an intermediate
level to prepare students to enter ESL 849. Students will produce a minimum of 3,000
instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on basic essay writing in response to
reading. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities. 90.00 hours lecture
and 18.00 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)
High-Intermediate American College English (ESL-849)
Section # 28916, Lecture & Online Lab, Tuesdays, 10:15 AM – 12:45 PM, 8/24/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 848 or ESL 48 or qualifying placement.
Description: Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading,
and oral language expression in academic American English language at an intermediate
level to prepare students to enter ESL 850. Students will produce a minimum of 4,500
words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on essay writing in response
to reading. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities. 90.00 hours lecture
and 18.00 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade only)
Advanced American College English (ESL-850)
Section # 28917, Online Asynchronous, 09/07/26 – 12/18/26
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ESL 849 or ESL 49 or qualifying placement.
Description: Designed for non-native speakers of English. Develops writing, reading, and oral language expression in academic American English language at an advanced level to prepare students to enter English 1A. Students will produce a minimum of 6,000 words of instructor-evaluated writing with an emphasis on expository essay writing in response to advanced readings from various sources and a novel. Classroom instruction integrates writing lab activities. 90.00 hours lecture and 18.00 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Letter grade only)