ESL Admissions Information
Step 1: Admissions
The first step to become a student is to apply to the college. There are two different application processes to follow - one for students coming to the US temporarily (Study Abroad), and one for students who moved to the US (Resident).
Study Abroad Students
If you live outside the US and want to study at Collin College or if you are an international
student and you want to transfer here from another school in the US, you will need
an F-1 student visa. Please click on the link below, and follow the steps for the
admission process.
International Student (F-1 visa) Admissions
If you are not already in the United States, this checklist may help you prepare before
you leave your country.
Pre-Arrival Checklist
Resident Students
If you want to study at Collin College and you currently live here and do not need
an F-1 visa, please click on the link below, and follow the steps for the admission
process.
Credit Admissions
If you need help with the admissions process, please email Mary South at esl@collin.edu, call 972-881-5642 or come to B-189.
Step 2: Placement Testing
After you finish applying, the second step is to check your English ability with our ESL Assessment Test so that we can help find the best classes for you. This test is free and you will need about 2-3 hours to complete it.
The test has three parts:
- A handwritten Essay on a given topic that will test your Writing ability.
- A Computer Assessment that will test your Reading, Vocabulary, and Grammar abilities.
- An Oral Assessment that will test your Listening and Speaking abilities. This assessment might be at a different time or day than the Essay and Computer Assessments.
The essay and assessment on the computer you will do in-person in the Testing Center, and this can be done at any of the Collin College campuses. To schedule these, you will need your Campus Wide ID (CWID). You will get your CWID in an e-mail after you apply. When you have your CWID, please call or go to any Testing Center and tell them you would like to schedule an ESL Assessment Test. Please click HERE for a list of Testing Centers.
After your finish the essay and computer parts of the test, please email Mary South at esl@collin.edu to schedule the Oral Assessment part of the test which will check your Listening and Speaking ability.
Each semester has a deadline for completing the ESL Assessment Test, so please contact the Testing Centers or Mary South to find out the deadline for the current semester before you schedule your test.
Step 3: Registration and Program Costs
After your complete the ESL Assessment Test, you can register for your classes. We will be happy to talk with you to help you decide which classes are best and help you register.
Collin College is able to offer high quality English language instruction at a lower price than other ESL programs because we are supported by the government. For current course costs and fees, please click here.
Semester Schedule
The following link will show you the current calendar for Collin College, including the start date for classes as well as holidays when the campus is closed. For the current schedule, please click here
Contact Us!
If you have questions regarding the ESL program, please contact: esl@collin.edu
For questions regarding the admissions process, please contact: iso@collin.edu
For a list of common questions and answers, please click here
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