Quarter Calendar
Testing Schedule
Orientation and Registration Schedule
Class Locations
Adult Basic Education Department Contact Information
Printable Non-Credit ESL Brochure
Volunteering in ABE Classrooms:The Volunteer Literacy Project
Part-time Instructor Opportunities

Non-credit English As A Second Language (ESL)

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Non-credit ESL is offered quarterly through the Adult Education Program and is intended for literacy level non-English speaking students. The English taught in noncredit ESL classes targets students who do not speak any English or speak English at an elementary school level. The classes focus on basic English skills and survival English skills. Students who can already communicate in English in their communities should consider continuing to improve their English speaking and writing skills in CREDIT ESL CLASSES. These non-credit classes are available only to Nebraska residents. Child care is not available and children are not allowed in classes. Students must be 18 years of age or older and live in Nebraska to enroll in noncredit ESL classes. Through generous support from the Nebraska Department of Education and private foundations these courses are offered free of charge.

Enrollment Process For New Students

Non-Credit ESL classes are offered during the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer quarters at Metropolitan Community College. Students should enroll in classes only if they can commit to attending the entire 11 week quarter. Classes are held at various locations throughout the metropolitan Omaha area. Additionally classes are offered at the Fremont Area Center in Fremont, NE. (To enroll in noncredit ESL classes in Fremont you must call 402-721-2507.)

For classes held in the Metropolitan Omaha area, new students must complete the enrollment process in order to attend a non-credit ESL class.

The enrollment process includes taking the Best Plus Assessment Test and attending an Orientation/Registration Session on the same day.

Please allow extra time (up to 3 hours) in your schedule on the day you attend.

The enrollment process begins one month before the start of each new quarter. New student testing, orientation and registration is held during August, November, February and May.  See below to view the Quarter Calendar, BEST PLUS Testing Schedule and Orientation/Registration Schedule.

New students cannot attend class unless they have completed the BEST PLUS testing, Orientation and Registration Session.

2011-2012 QUARTER CALENDAR

To enroll in a non-credit ESL class for the next quarter, go to the South Omaha Campus at 27th and Q Street, Industrial Trade Center (ITC) building in the Commons Area. Arrive anytime between the hours listed below for one of the days to take the BEST Plus test and to enroll in a class for the Spring 2012 quarter:

• Saturday, February 18, 2012 between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Sunday, February 19, 2012 between 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Saturday, February 25, 2012 between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Sunday, February 26, 2012 between 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NOTE: TEST SESSIONS WILL BE LIMITED TO 80 PEOPLE ON SATURDAYS AND 40 PEOPLE ON SUNDAYS.

NOTE: CLASS SESSIONS WILL CLOSE WHEN THERE ARE NO AVAILABLE SEATS IN THE NON-CREDIT ESL CLASSROOMS.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS

The registration process for current students is conducted in the classroom by the instructor. Normally this process will begin one month before the finish of the quarter. Returning students who have not attended classes in the last 90 days must attend one of the BEST Plus testing and Orientation/Registrations sessions listed above.

Class Locations

Adult Education Contact Information

Adult Education
Fort Omaha Campus
Building 9
Omaha, Nebraska 68103
402-457-2312

Volunteering In Non-credit ESL Classrooms: The Volunteer Literacy Project

Volunteers are recruited and welcomed from the community to assist the teaching staff and students in Adult Basic Education and noncredit ESL. ABE and ESL students need the help and support of community citizens who are willing to give their time and talents to teach basic academic skills.  For more information on becoming a Volunteer please call 402-457-2315 or by email to twalnlewellyn@mccneb.edu 

Part-time Instructor Opportunities

If you are interested in becoming a part-time instructor and have a Bachelors degree please complete an application at www.mccneb.edu/hr. Position openings and hours vary from quarter to quarter. if you would like additional information please feel free to contact the Adult Education office at
402-457-2312.