ESL – FAQ

The placement test includes multiple choice questions on listening comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar and a written portion comprised of short-answer essay questions.

After your placement test, you will need to make an appointment for an oral interview. At the interview, your test results will be reviewed and you will be placed into the appropriate classes for your level. (The placement test is free, but you will need to pay $25 to apply to Brookdale.)

Please visit the ESL Placement Test link for full instructions.

You will be directed to Brookdale’s free, non-academic ESL program (732-224-2180).

No. Our program teaches English to second language learners. It is not for those who want to teach ESL.

For information on tuition, go to Tuition and Fees.

ESL students can receive financial aid. For information on financial aid, go to Financial Aid.

You may qualify for the Educational Opportunity Fund – EOF.

Students may register until the second week of classes based on availability. Please note sections may fill early and a seat is not guaranteed. The sooner you register, the better. Late fees will apply if register late. See the Academic Calendar for specific dates.

During April students can register for the upcoming Fall semester, and during November, students can register for the upcoming Spring semester. It is a good idea to pre-register during these periods because there are usually no lines and more available courses you can choose from.

Academic ESL classes are only offered at the Lincroft campus.

ESL courses do not count in the total number of credits required for graduation. Only ESL 103 and 104 do.

ESL courses that begin with a zero do not affect a student’s GPA. Only ESL 103 and ESL 104 do.

If you receive a D or F in an ESL course, you will not be able to continue to the next level. Please speak with the ESL Administrator in Larrison Hall, Room 232, to proceed.

Yes, we offer day and evening sections of our required classes. Please use the ‘Search for Classes’ feature on Brookdale’s main page for details.

You may start taking other courses while still in the ESL program. When and which courses will depend on your level. Please speak with the ESL Administrator in Larrison Hall, Room 232 to learn more.

We offer part-time and full-time schedules. Students who study full-time will need to take 12 credits.

You can buy or rent your textbook at the College Bookstore located on the main Lincroft campus, in the Warner Student Life Center. Use Parking Lot #7. Some discounts are available if you purchase online through the publisher website. Ask for details when you register.

You will need to get a student ID card in order to take books home. To obtain your ID card, bring your registration receipt and a photo ID to the CAR building, Room 222.

International Students, please visit the International Education Center.

Please visit NJ Transit for train and bus schedules.

Brookdale has partnered with NJ Transit to offer student discounts on monthly passes. Full-time students only riding NJ Transit rail and bus can save 25% and avoid the hassle of finding parking. To purchase a discounted NJ Transit ticket, log into Web Advisor and click on the link under the student section. Your student pass will be mailed to you monthly. Enjoy the convenience of auto-pay combined with easy to use online account management. Further details from NJ Transit are available here. A link to setting up an account with NJ Transit can be found by logging into WebAdvisor.

Please contact our ESL administrator, Synde Kaufman, at 732-224-2656 or ESL@Brookdalecc.edu